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2022 - 10 - 07 - Moira River Clean-up
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 01:41 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
October 7, 2022
MOIRA RIVER CLEAN-UP WITH BAYSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Last week, Quinte Conservation, along with grade 11 and 12 students from Bayside Secondary School’s Environmental & Resource Management and Environmental Science classes participated in a Moira River clean-up.
Students who volunteered for the activity were enthusiastic to put their canoe skills and safety certifications to good use as they launched from Victoria Harbour in Belleville and paddled over a short...
September 23, 2022 - Fall Dam Draw Down
Posted on Friday, September 23, 2022 02:23 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 23, 2022
FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 11, 2022
Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual fall dam draw down in the Moira and Napanee regions on, or after, Tuesday, October 11, 2022. Shoreline residents can expect changing water levels above and below the following structures:
Moira Region
• Skootamatta Lake Dam
• Downey's Rapids Weir situated below Moira Lake
• Caton's Weir situated below Stoco Lake
• Lingham Lake Dam
• Deerock Lake Dam
• O’Hara Mill Dam
Napanee...
2022 - 09 - 02 Annual Pass Update
Posted on Friday, September 02, 2022 01:27 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
September 2, 2022
UPDATES TO QUINTE CONSERVATION ANNUAL PASS SYSTEM
Quinte Conservation has installed electronic gates at Vanderwater and Little Bluff Conservation Areas. The goal of the installation of these gate systems is to manage visitor numbers and mitigate the reoccurring issues of vandalism, illegal dumping, and loitering – which will help to reduce the demand of already-limited staff.
Current annual pass holders will need to verify their accounts through an online...
2022-07-21 CELEBRATE 75 YEARS OF CONSERVATION THIS FALL AT QC’S ARTISAN MARKET FUNDRAISER
Posted on Thursday, July 21, 2022 11:06 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 21, 2022
In celebration of its 75th year of preserving and protecting this region’s natural features, Quinte Conservation is inviting the community to its Artisan Market Fundraiser! This event, taking place at Vanderwater Conservation Area on October 1st, will feature a whole host of exciting activities for guests to enjoy and take part in the festivities.
Follow the paths lined with festive lights and discover the conservation area by night! Guests will...
2022 - 06 - 15 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 12:10 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 15, 2022
WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ISSUED FOR THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN AND SEASONALLY HIGH WATER LEVELS
Three large rain events over the last two weeks have contributed to approximately a month’s worth of rain throughout the Quinte Watershed. This has resulted in seasonally high water levels across the region’s lakes and river systems. In some areas, water levels are comparable to spring averages.
The current forecast shows limited rainfall...
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