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QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO; REMOVED FOR REST OF QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO; REMOVED FOR REST OF QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS
A Flood Warning remains in effect for shorelines on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario in the Quinte Conservation watersheds, but has been removed for the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Water levels on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte will continue to rise for the next several weeks. We can’t predict...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: QUINTE CONSERVATION RAIN BARREL SALE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 10, 2017
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: QUINTE CONSERVATION RAIN BARREL
SALE
WHAT: Quinte Conservation will be distributing pre-ordered rain barrels to residents.
WHERE: Potter’s Creek Conservation Area. South side of 2061 Old Highway 2 in Belleville (corner
of Hwy 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist Road)
WHEN: Friday, May 12, 2017 from 12:30pm to 6:00pm
SEE: Jennifer May-Anderson, Communications Manager
DETAILS: Rain barrels are an important tool in water conservation. This year Quinte Conservation
held...

QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING UPDATE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 9, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION FLOOD WARNING UPDATE
A Flood Warning remains in effect for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds, but things are looking up for those along the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon Rivers. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “All of the major river systems in our watersheds have peaked overnight. If we do not get any major rainfall residents should start to notice a continual drop in water levels on the rivers. Unfortunately, this is not the same...

FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS; DANGER OF ROAD WASHOUTS AND RIVERBANK FLOODING ALONG NAPANEE RIVER SYSTEM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 7, 2017
FLOOD WARNING REMAINS FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION
WATERSHEDS; DANGER OF ROAD WASHOUTS AND RIVERBANK FLOODING
ALONG NAPANEE RIVER SYSTEM
A Flood Warning remains in effect for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds, but there are significant concerns for
areas along the Napanee River system. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We are warning all residents along the
Napanee River system from Napanee to north of Depot Lakes that this flood will be worse...

FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 6, 2017
FLOOD WARNING ISSUED FOR ALL AREAS IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS
A Flood Warning has been issued for all areas in the Quinte Conservation watersheds. This includes all lakes, rivers, streams, and the shorelines of Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We have received almost twice the normal amount of rain for the entire month of May in the first week. We anticipate that all rivers will, or already have, overtopped...