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LOW WATER WARNINGS ENDED FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS

Posted on Thursday, November 14, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 14, 2019
LOW WATER WARNINGS ENDED FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS
Recent rainfall and improved stream flows mean the Quinte Conservation watersheds are no longer in a Low Water Condition warning. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Technician, Dave Eastcott says, “We are still concerned for the water levels in the area and will continue to monitor precipitation and stream flows. We will need a lot of snow over the winter and a good spring runoff to return our groundwater...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Posted on Thursday, October 31, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 31, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT
Quinte Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement for Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte due to forecasts of strong winds and high waves.
According to Environment Canada, high winds reaching up to 50 km are expected throughout the region Thursday evening into Friday. High waves reaching up to 4 metres have also been predicted.
During this period, there is a possibility for localized flooding and shoreline...

QUINTE CONSERVATION CANCELS FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Posted on Thursday, October 17, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 17, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION CANCELS FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario water levels have returned to a normal seasonal high for this time of year. Levels are expected to continue declining over the next few weeks with sustained high outflows.
The International Joint Commission will continue releasing high outflows from Lake Ontario while considering all the interests within the Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence system.
Watershed residents are reminded...

QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES TO A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION SEEKS INPUT ON 2019 HIGH WATER IMPACTS

Posted on Thursday, October 03, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 3, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES TO A FLOOD OUTLOOK
FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND INTERNATIONAL JOINT COMMISSION
SEEKS INPUT ON 2019 HIGH WATER IMPACTS
The International Joint Commission (IJC) through the Great Lakes –St. Lawrence River Adaptive
Management Committee is now calling on residents impacted by flooding events in 2019 to express their
concerns by sharing comments and photos through the organization’s online survey.
Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The...

QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES FLOOD WARNING STATUS FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE TO FLOOD WATCH

Posted on Friday, September 13, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 13, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION DOWNGRADES FLOOD WARNING STATUS FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE TO FLOOD WATCH
As Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte water levels continue to decline, the flood status for the area has been changed to a flood watch. Lake Ontario’s water level remains above the recorded elevation for this time in 2017 and is below the record high for this time of year.
Water levels are expected to continue declining into the fall; however, with record inflows...