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DOCK AT HJ MCFARLAND CONSERVATION AREA IS NOT INSTALLED

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
May 5, 2017
DOCK AT HJ MCFARLAND CONSERVATION AREA IS NOT INSTALLED
Quinte Conservation has not installed the seasonal dock at HJ McFarland Conservation Area in Prince Edward County due to
high water levels. Quinte Conservation is sorry for the inconvenience to boaters, however safety concerns made it
inadvisable to install the dock.
Boaters and anglers are still able to use the boat launch.
HJ McFarland Conservation Area is located 2 km east of Picton at 12106 Highway 33 (Glenora...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO, BAY OF QUINTE, AND URBAN AREAS; FLOOD OUTLOOK CONTINUES FOR RIVERS

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 5, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO, BAY OF QUINTE, AND URBAN AREAS; FLOOD OUTLOOK CONTINUES FOR RIVERS
The Quinte Conservation watersheds are forecast to receive 50 to 90 millimetres of rain today and into tomorrow. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The main concern for flooding is on the shorelines of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. The water level on Lake Ontario could rise up to 20 centimetres by early to mid-June. Rivers...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR BOATERS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 3, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR BOATERS ON THE BAY OF QUINTE
Quinte Conservation is issuing a Water Safety Statement for boaters due to high water levels and debris in the Bay of Quinte. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Water levels are high on the Bay of Quinte and due to wind and waves there are increased amounts of debris such as logs in the water. This weekend is the opening of walleye season and there will be increased boat traffic on...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS; CONTINUES FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 1, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS; CONTINUES FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Quinte Conservation has issued a Flood Outlook Statement for all residents in the Moira River, Napanee Region, and Prince Edward Region watersheds with special attention to those on the shorelines of the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We are expecting up to 20 millimetres of rain overnight...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: TREE PLANTING WITH CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AND QUINTE CONSERVATION

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2017
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: TREE PLANTING WITH CANADIAN ARMED FORCES AND QUINTE CONSERVATION
WHAT: Quinte Conservation will be partnering with 8 Wing Trenton to plant trees in the Quinte Area.
WHERE: Longwell Property which is owned by Quinte Conservation. West of Foxboro located on Wilson Rd. just off of Frankford Rd.
WHEN: Friday, May 5, 2017 at 5:30pm
SEE: Maya Navrot, Education and Stewardship Coordinator
DETAILS: To assist in offsetting the carbon footprint created by...