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QUINTE CONSERVATION PHOTO CONTEST ENDING ON OCTOBER 31, 2017

Posted on Friday, October 06, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 6, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION PHOTO CONTEST ENDING ON OCTOBER 31, 2017
As part of Quinte Conservation’s 70th Anniversary celebrations, the local environmental organization is hosting a photo contest. The contest is open until October 31, 2017 and contestants can submit their photographs from any of Quinte Conservation’s 23 conservation areas for their chance to win one of six prize packages. Contest winners will also have their photographs featured on Quinte Conservation...

FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 9, 2017

Posted on Monday, October 02, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2, 2017
FALL DAM DRAW DOWN STARTING OCTOBER 9, 2017
Expect changing water levels above and below the following structures starting October 9, 2017. Quinte Conservation will be conducting the annual removal of stop logs at the following structures in the Moira and Napanee regions on, or after, Monday, October 9, 2017:
 Skootamatta Lake Dam
 Downey's Rapids Weir below Moira Lake
 Caton's Weir below Stoco Lake
 Lingham Lake Dam
 Deerock Lake Dam
 Upper Arden Dam
 Middle...

QUINTE CONSERVATION HAS REMOVED THE FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE

Posted on Tuesday, September 19, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 19, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION HAS REMOVED THE FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Water levels have been lowering steadily since June and although they are high for this time of year, there is no longer a concern for flooding.

LOCAL TEACHERS MAKE DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS

Posted on Tuesday, September 12, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 12, 2017
LOCAL TEACHERS MAKE DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EDUCATIONAL PROGRAMS
Quinte Conservation would like to recognize the generous donation in support of educational programs from the local chapter of ADK Lambda - International Honorary Organization for Women Educators.
Part of their donation sponsored one of the very popular Wild About Wildlife events in 2017. Their efforts help to make these educational events free for the public. ADK member Kathryn Crawford...

FLOOD WATCH FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED

Posted on Tuesday, September 05, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: September 5, 2017
FLOOD WATCH FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Quinte Conservation is downgrading from a flood warning to a flood watch for the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shorelines within the Quinte Conservation Watershed.
Lake Ontario water levels have declined more than 60 centimetres since the lake peaked near the end of May. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Most residential dwellings...