Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario

QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING UPDATE
A Flood Warning remains in effect for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds, but things are looking up for those along the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “All of the major river systems in our watersheds have peaked overnight. If we do not get any major rainfall residents should start to notice a continual drop in water levels on the rivers. Unfortunately, this is not the same...

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS; DANGER OF ROAD WASHOUTS AND RIVERBANK FLOODING ALONG NAPANEE RIVER SYSTEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 7, 2017
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION
WATERSHEDS; DANGER OF ROAD WASHOUTS AND RIVERBANK FLOODING
ALONG NAPANEE RIVER SYSTEM
A Flood Warning remains in effect for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds, but there are significant concerns for
areas along the Napanee River system. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We are warning all residents along the
Napanee River system from Napanee to north of Depot Lakes that this flood will be worse...

FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2017
FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS
A Flood Warning has been issued for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds. This includes all lakes, rivers, streams, and the shorelines of Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We have received almost twice the normal amount of rain for the entire month of May in the first week. We anticipate that all rivers will, or already have, overtopped...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO, BAY OF QUINTE, AND URBAN AREAS; FLOOD OUTLOOK CONTINUES FOR RIVERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO, BAY OF QUINTE, AND URBAN AREAS; FLOOD OUTLOOK CONTINUES FOR RIVERS
The Quinte Conservation watersheds are forecast to receive 50 to 90 millimetres of rain today and into tomorrow. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The main concern for flooding is on the shorelines of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. The water level on Lake Ontario could rise up to 20 centimetres by early to mid-June. Rivers...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR BOATERS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR BOATERS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE
Quinte Conservation is issuing a Water Safety Statement for boaters due to high water levels and debris in the Bay of Quinte. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Water levels are high on the Bay of Quinte and due to wind and waves there are increased amounts of debris such as logs in the water. This weekend is the opening of walleye season and there will be increased boat traffic on...