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2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

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February 11, 2022

2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

Quinte Conservation’s 2021 Adopt an Acre fundraiser was a success, with nearly 200 acres adopted between November 15th and December 13th. We are incredibly thankful to all those who made donations and helped us to raise over $5,000. Those who missed the campaign can still symbolically Adopt an Acre anytime throughout the year at QuinteConservation.ca

Looking toward the year...

QC's 75th Anniversary

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January 24, 2022

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CONSERVATION

Quinte Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts in 2022 throughout the Watersheds of Moira River, Napanee Region, and Prince Edward County.

Chief Administrative Officer, Brad McNevin, says, “Moving into our 75th year, we reflect on our history in conservation and explore the ways in which we have grown and continue to service the community and environment.”

Originally designated in 1947,...

December 21, 2021 - USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS

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December 21, 2021

USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS

Quinte Conservation would like to thank conservation area pass holders for their support as parking fees generated over the last several years have helped to make upgrades at a variety of conservation areas throughout the Quinte Watershed.

Corporate Services Manager, Tammy Smith, says, “We are incredibly thankful to our area users who support our public conservation areas by purchasing annual...

2021-12-15 Strategic Plan

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December 15, 2021

QUINTE CONSERVATION: STRENGTHENING OUR NATURAL ECOSYSTEMS WITH A NEW 10 YEAR STRATEGIC PLAN

Following months of hard work with consultants from Pickard and Laws Consulting Group Inc., and in collaboration with Watershed Municipalities and stakeholder groups, Quinte Conservation is pleased to announce that the Executive Board approved the new 10-year Strategic Plan at the November meeting.

CAO, Brad McNevin, says, “We are thrilled to finally launch our...

December 1, 2021 - A NEW WAY TO EXPLORE WITH AVENZA MAPS

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December 1, 2021

Nature enthusiasts and lovers of Quinte Conservation’s areas will appreciate a new way to discover their favourite green spaces with the Avenza Maps app.

GIS Assistant, Connor Dennehy, says “Using this simple app will allow visitors to navigate our trail systems with unprecedented confidence and without fear of getting off-course - especially in sudden poor weather conditions.”
The smartphone-enabled maps are now available for 11 of Quinte Conservation’s areas...