Posts by Quinte Conservation

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for high river and lake levels to continue into the next two weeks. Recent weather conditions of rainfall and warm temperatures produced a second phase of the freshet, causing elevated river and lake levels.

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for river and lake levels to rise quickly. Weather conditions that have occurred during the holiday weekend (rainfall and warm temperatures) have started the second phase of the freshet, with some rivers moving towards flood levels.

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for swollen creeks and nuisance flooding due to expected rain and rain on melting snow.

In a motion put forward by Board Member Kathryn Brown through a virtual vote in March, the Authority determined that it has a mandated responsibility under Ontario’s Conservation Authorities Act to ensure that development and infrastructure projects within its jurisdiction do not negatively impact the integrity of the watershed.

This spring, Quinte Conservation encourages everyone to enjoy outdoor activities safely and to stay cautious around fast-flowing and ice-covered water.

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for swollen creeks and nuisance flooding due to expected freezing rain and rain on melting snow.

Quinte Conservation is advising residents of the potential for nuisance flooding due to expected rainfall and warming temperatures.

The Laurie Gashinski Outdoor Education Fund through Quinte Conservation assists local classes with field trip costs for Quinte Conservation’s outdoor education program. Teachers may apply for a fee top-up to ensure all their students are able to participate in outdoor learning and activities.

A highly successful 2025 Adopt an Acre campaign has brought in over $8,000 to support the expansion of the pollinator meadow at South Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, located at 2056 Old Hwy. 2 in Belleville, ON.

Quinte Conservation has installed a Wind Phone at Sidney Conservation Area — a quiet space designed for reflection, connection, and healing for those who are grieving. Located at the end of a newly created trail beneath a canopy of towering trees, visitors will find a hand-carved phone booth containing an unconnected telephone.