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QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES ITS RESPONSE TO COVID-19

Posted on Friday, April 03, 2020 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES ITS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In an ongoing effort to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Quinte Conservation has adjusted organizational practices and procedures and continues to follow the lead of local, provincial, and federal health authorities.
In order to abide by government recommendations during this time and to reduce the risk of community transmission, Quinte Conservation is making the following changes to its operations:
 The Quinte...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 27, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK
STATEMENT
Above seasonal warm temperatures have been forecasted for the next 10 days, with a storm system
delivering 25-35 mm of rain expected to start Saturday and continue through to Monday. It is predicted
that higher temperatures and rain will contribute to the total melt out of the remaining snow pack in the
northern regions of the Moira watershed (north of HWY 7) within this timeframe. Although almost all
snow and ice...

QUINTE CONSERVATION RESPONDS TO COVID-19

Posted on Monday, March 16, 2020 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 16, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION RESPONDS TO COVID-19
In light of changing health concerns related to the Covid-19 Virus, and following the lead of local health units, as well as provincial and federal leaders, Quinte Conservation staff are taking extra precautions to slow the spread of the virus by closing the office to the public until April 6, 2020. Any scheduled site visits, events, and meetings will be reviewed on a case by case basis. The current flood risk is low; however,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Posted on Friday, March 13, 2020 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise into the spring. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 m by the week of April 10 and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.45 metres. This is well below the peak of 75.88 metres...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR NORTH SHORE LAKE ONTARIO DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND WAVES

Posted on Wednesday, February 26, 2020 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 26, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR NORTH SHORE LAKE ONTARIO DUE TO HIGH WINDS AND WAVES
Local weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed are predicting a weather system that will bring sustained strong winds across Lake Ontario beginning Wednesday and continuing into Friday. Winds are forecasted to reach 50 km/hr by late Wednesday, increasing in intensity with gusts up to 80-100 km/hr for most of Thursday. Winds are expected...