In accordance with changes to the Conservation Authorities Act, Ontario's 36 conservation authorities will amalgamate into 9 Regional Conservation Authorities effective February 1, 2027. As part of this transition, Quinte Conservation (QC), Kawartha Conservation (KC), Ganaraska Conservation Authority (GCA), Otonabee Conservation Authority (OCA), Crowe Valley Conservation (CVC), Lower Trent Conservation (LTC), and Cataraqui Conservation (CC) are preparing to merge into the Eastern Lake Ontario Regional Conservation Authority (ELORCA).
Throughout this process and beyond February 1, 2027, Quinte Conservation will continue to provide and carry out all of its programs with the high level of service expected by our residents, municipal partners, and stakeholders. Our commitment to delivering exceptional programs and services across the watershed remains unchanged.
If you have questions about Quinte Conservation's programs and services, or the transition to ELORCA, please contact us at info@quinteconservation.ca. Our management team will be pleased to assist you.
The Jamie Prud'Homme Memorial Fund, administered through Benefaction Foundation, has made its first annual donation, providing $2,200 to support Quinte Conservation’s outdoor education program.
Quinte Conservation has commenced a Class Environmental Assessment study regarding Third Depot Lake Dam.
Water Soldier (Stratiotes aloides) is an invasive aquatic plant in the Bay of Quinte that can form dense mats, crowd native plants, and interfere with boating, fishing and other recreational activities. Join Quinte Conservation and the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for an information night to learn more about Water Soldier, the different ways it is being managed in the Bay of Quinte, and the herbicide treatment being used in targeted areas.
The Quinte region has experienced a wetter than normal summer season. This summer rivers and lakes have been well above normal levels for this time of year. These levels although unseasonally high, were below or within the range normally experienced in the springtime after the snowmelt induced freshet.
Management control efforts for invasive phragmites will be taking place along roadsides throughout the City of Belleville and Prince Edward County starting the week of August 17th.
Quinte Conservation is currently operating watershed dams to manage a quick increase in water levels brought on from the weekend’s weather events.
Join Quinte Conservation for a day of exploration, fun, and learning during Discovery Day at Vanderwater on Tuesday, August 11, from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. This free, family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity for all ages to connect with nature through a variety of engaging activities.
Quinte Conservation has partnered with Paddle Pod Canada to bring self-serve kayak rentals to both Depot Lakes and Massassauga Point Conservation Areas. This initiative is part of a two-year pilot project with the Toronto-based start-up, which focuses on providing user-friendly and affordable watercraft rental options.
The annual Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event is back for its 18th year and will be taking place on Saturday, July 25,2026. This free event is a wonderful opportunity for local youth to experience the joy of fishing and create lasting memories with their families.
Local students once again showcased ways to protect drinking water sources by producing engaging radio advertisements through the Gary Fox Drinking Water Protection Contest, formerly known as the Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest.
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