Posts by Quinte Conservation

Water levels in Lake Ontario have reached a level of 75.37 metres. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board is advising shoreline residents of higher water levels across the waterbody, driven by this spring’s heavy rain and melting snow. The rise in water levels has slowed and is expected to reach peak levels over the next two weeks. Currently the water level is predicted to reach between 75.39 and 75.40 metres if average water supplies are received.

Water levels in Lake Ontario have reached a level of 75.30 m this spring during the annual rise from winter lows. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board is warning of rising water levels across the waterway, driven by heavy rain and melting snow. Water levels are expected to continue to rise, reaching their seasonal peak in May or June. Currently the water level is predicted to reach between 75.40 and 75.50 metres if average water supplies are received.

The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks approved amendments to the Quinte Source Protection Plan, Assessment Report and Explanatory Document on April 30th, 2026. The amendment includes:

•Better source protection measures for the prescribed instrument policies, and
•Alignment with the 2021 Technical Rules under the Clean Water Act, 2006.

Quinte Conservation completed the amendments in accordance with the legislative and regulatory requirements set out in the Clean Water Act, 2006 and Ontario Regulation 287/07 (General).

At its meeting on April 16, the Quinte Source Protection Authority passed a motion stating that the proposed high-speed rail project would have significant negative impacts on sources of drinking water across communities within both the northern and southern corridors of the project. Due to these concerns, the Authority does not support the project as it is currently proposed.

Quinte Source Water Protection is looking for an enthusiastic Chair to lead the Committee and to help guide and implement important policies and initiatives related to protecting sources of drinking water in the Quinte Source Protection Area.

Recent weather conditions of rainfall and warm temperatures produced a third phase of the freshet, causing elevated river and lake levels that have peaked at what is expected to be the high point for the spring.

The Children’s Safety Village of Belleville is proud to announce the launch of its new Water Safety Program, developed in partnership with 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.