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NEW ROAD SIGNS HELP TO PROTECT MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER SOURCES

Posted on Tuesday, August 09, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 9, 2016
NEW ROAD SIGNS HELP TO PROTECT MUNICIPAL DRINKING WATER SOURCES
Keep your eyes open for the new Drinking Water Protection Zone road signs now up in the Quinte Region. The new signs are appearing across Ontario to raise awareness about protecting drinking water sources and public health.
The signs identify zones along frequently travelled roads where pollution spills could have a significant impact on our municipal drinking water sources. They are part of Ontario’s...

QUINTE CONSERVATION DECLARES LEVEL 3 LOW WATER CONDITION

Posted on Thursday, August 04, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 4, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION DECLARES LEVEL 3 LOW WATER CONDITION
Quinte Conservation and the Low Water Response Team have declared a Level 3 Low Water Condition due to lack of rainfall and low flows in local rivers and streams. This is the most severe low water level. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We have received approximately 35% of average rainfall across the watershed in July. This means that some lake and river levels are visibly...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: UNION GAS PRESENTS QUINTE CONSERVATION WITH CHEQUE FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2016
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: UNION GAS PRESENTS QUINTE CONSERVATION WITH CHEQUE FOR EDUCATION PROGRAMS
WHAT: Union Gas has generously donated to Quinte Conservation’s education program. A cheque presentation and photo op will be held to recognize this contribution.
WHERE: Riverside Park, Belleville
WHEN: Thursday, August 4, 2016 at 11:00am
SEE: Maya Navrot, Quinte Conservation Education Coordinator
DETAILS: Union gas will be presenting a cheque for $1500 to Quinte Conservation...

UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS

Posted on Thursday, July 28, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 28, 2016
UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION EDUCATION PROGRAMS
Quinte Conservation’s Wild About Wildlife Family Nature Days are getting a boost thanks to a $1500 donation from Union Gas. Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says “We are extremely excited to have received this generous donation and are pleased to continue our partnership with Union Gas.”
Navrot adds, “Thanks to their contributions over the years, we have had the opportunity to further...

QUINTE CONSERVATION TO OPERATE DAMS TO INCREASE FLOWS IN SOME LOCAL RIVERS

Posted on Wednesday, July 27, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 27, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION TO OPERATE DAMS TO INCREASE FLOWS IN SOME LOCAL RIVERS
Water levels are becoming dangerously low on the Black, Salmon, and Napanee Rivers. This has prompted Quinte Conservation to operate dams in order to increase flows downstream of the dams. General Manager Terry Murphy says, “We are attempting to maintain a minimal flow in the rivers to support local ecosystems. Residents above the dams we are operating will notice a decline in their water...