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QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATES PUBLIC ON TICK RISKS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 31, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATES PUBLIC ON TICK RISKS
Over 100 individuals attended Quinte Conservation’s tick information night hosted at the
organization’s head office in Belleville on Tuesday, May 30. Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo
gave the hour and a half presentation with the goal of informing the public about the dangers
associated with blacklegged ticks, also known as deer ticks, and Lyme disease.
When asked what the central message of his presentation was, Sookoo...

NO FLOODING FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION RIVERS EXPECTED; BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO MAY HAVE VARYING LEVELS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 26, 2017
NO FLOODING FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION RIVERS EXPECTED; BAY OF
QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO MAY HAVE VARYING LEVELS
In spite of recent record rainfall of 32 millimetres yesterday, Quinte Conservation does not expect flooding on the rivers,
lakes and streams within their watersheds. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “This rain should have a very minimal
impact on inland lakes, rivers, and streams. Residents may see slight increases in lake levels over the weekend as the rain
makes...

QUINTE CONSERVATION BUYS FIRST ELECTRIC CAR

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 23, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION BUYS FIRST ELECTRIC CAR
Quinte Conservation purchased its first electric car, a 2017 Ford Focus Electric on April 26, 2017 from Prinzen Ford Sales in Bloomfield, Prince Edward County. The car comes with a 35 kWh liquid-cooled lithium-ion battery, 143 horsepower, as well as 185km in range.
Quinte Conservation Manager Terry Murphy says, “Part of our mandate is to do the right thing for the environment and we’ve actually developed a climate change...

QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 18, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
A Flood Warning remains in effect for shorelines on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario in the Quinte Conservation watersheds. Based on the best available information from the federal government it appears Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte may peak within a week. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “As long as there is minimal rainfall we could see a peak on Lake Ontario and...

GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 16, 2017
GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION
Join Quinte Conservation as Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo talks about ticks. Ticks are a reality for people who spend time outdoors, on their property, or at Conservation Areas and other trails. Some tick bites might result in Lyme Disease. Find out what you need to know about ticks in our area.
DATE: Tuesday, May 30, 2016 LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2 (corner of Old Highway 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist...