May 16, 2013 - Camping at Depot Lakes

Are you looking for the ultimate camping experience this summer? Camping season at our Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Campground is right around the corner. Try one of the 20 interior sites and experience the private and peaceful camping that Depot Lakes offers.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

May 9, 2013 - Why Should We Protect Drinking Water Sources?

Protecting our public water supplies not only safeguards public health but also has economic benefits. It reduces the likelihood of future costly cleanups of contaminated water sources or the need to find alternate sources. Find out more in this week's podcast.

May 2, 2013 - Monarch Butterfly

In Ontario in the summer months Monarch Butterflies can be found anywhere there are milkweed plants for their caterpillars and wildflowers for nectar. You can often see the distinct black and orange butterflies in abandoned farmland or in city gardens and parks. Find out how to protect this species in this week's podcast.

April 25, 2013 - Watershed Watch Program

The Watershed Watch Program is an initiative of Quinte Conservation that encourages volunteers to help collect valuable weather information. Volunteers throughout our watershed collect rain data and submit their findings to Quinte Conservation. Find out more in this week's podcast.

April 18, 2013 - Make Every Day Earth Day

 The first international Earth Day was celebrated on April 22, 1990 in over 140 countries. Earth Day is now coordinated globally by the Earth Day Network and is celebrated in more than 175 countries every year.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

April 11, 2013 - What Are the Vulnerable Areas Near Our Drinking Water Sources?

What are the vulnerable areas near our drinking water sources? These are specific zones surrounding municipal water supplies where pollution or contaminate spills could affect the quality of the drinking water source. Find out more in this week's podcast.

April 4, 2013 - American Ginseng

This long-lived, slow-growing perennial can be found in the soils of rich, moist and mature deciduous forests. Ginseng has been recorded in 65 sites in Ontario, but recent surveys suggest that up to one quarter of these sites may have disappeared.  Find out more about how American Ginseng is protected in this week's podcast.

March 28, 2013 - Working Near Water

It's spring - the time of year that many homeowners start to think about improving and developing their property. Before you begin work near any hazardous lands, contact Quinte Conservation. Find out why in this week's podcast.

March 21, 2013 - How To Protect Sources of Drinking Water

What can we do to protect our drinking water sources? There are actions we can all take to protect both water quality and quantity. We can take simple steps like repairing leaky faucets and installing low flow shower heads. This can save tens of thousands of litres of water in our homes each year. Find out more in this week's podcast.

March 14, 2013 - Loggerhead Shrike

 Habitat loss has been a major threat to the Loggerhead Shrike. It is now endangered in Ontario. There is less natural habitat available for the Loggerhead Shrike because of intensive farming practices, reforestation and development. Find out more in this week's podcast.

March 7, 2013 - Spring Water Safety

Make sure your children play safely this March break - well away from local waterways. Children and those caring for them must take care near streams, lakes and rivers especially now that the days are longer and warmer and children are spending more time outside. Find out more in this week's podcast.

February 28, 2013 - Flood Warning Levels

At any time of the year, when there is flooding, Quinte Conservation will issue warning messages  There are five different warning levels.  Learn more in this week's podcast.

February 21, 2013 - Flood Forecasting and Warning

Quinte Conservation staff monitor watershed conditions carefully all year. We are on duty, ready to alert municipal flood coordinators, the media, the public, police and other agencies of potential danger to lives or property from flooding.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

February 14, 2013 - Source Protection Planning

What will source protection planning mean for our communities? It will mean that policies are in place to protect a vital community resource - our drinking water. It will mean that public health will be protected and people will be able to depend on safe, clean and abundant drinking water from their taps. Find out more in this week's podcast.

February 7, 2013

Peregrine Falcon populations decreased drastically between after the 1940s and they disappeared completely from Ontario in 1963. This was caused by reproductive failure after exposure to the pesticide DDT. Between 1977 and 1996 six hundred captive-raised young were released in Ontario.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

January 31, 2013 - Stream of Dreams

Have you seen the fish on the fence in your community and wondered what they are there for?  They are part of the Streams of Dreams program that Quinte Conservation has been offering since 2008.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

January 24 - What our Regulations and Planning Staff Do

Our Regulations and Planning staff are out making site visits every day. Some of these visits are for permits or to investigate violations. These knowledgeable and
dedicated staff members work hard to protect our watersheds.  Find out more in this week's podcast.

January 17, 2013 - Who We Are and What We Do

"What happens upstream, affects what happens downstream" is a phrase you will often hear at Quinte Conservation. This is true not only of our watersheds, but also our history of conservation in the Quinte region. We are fortunate to have more than 60 successful years "upstream", so we can count on continued achievements "downstream" in the future. Find out more in this week's podcast.

January 10, 2013 - What is a Source Protection Plan?

A Source Protection Plan describes how public drinking water sources will be protected and contains policies to address drinking water threats. The goal of source protection planning is to protect public health by ensuring safe, clean and abundant municipal drinking water. Find out more about Quinte's Source Protection Plan in this week's podcast.

January 3, 2013 - Southern Flying Squirrel

The Southern Flying Squirrel is a permanent resident of mature deciduous forests. Seldom seen, this nocturnal rodent sleeps in tree cavities during the day. This squirrel feeds on nuts and seeds and will even visit bird feeders! Find out more in this week's podcast.