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QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO HEAVY RAIN

Posted on Thursday, March 31, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 31, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO HEAVY RAIN
Quinte Conservation has issued a Flood Outlook Statement due to heavy rain. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Areas in our watershed north of highway 7 could see 60 millimetres of rain fall today. Flows in our river systems are still a little high and will get higher between now and early next week.”
McClure adds, “Water levels could get higher than they have so far this season....

ORDER A RAIN BARREL FROM QUINTE CONSERVATION TO SUPPORT ADOPT AN ACRE

Posted on Tuesday, March 29, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2016
ORDER A RAIN BARREL FROM QUINTE CONSERVATION TO SUPPORT ADOPT AN ACRE
Rain barrels are available for order on the Quinte Conservation website (QuinteConservation.ca) until April 15 to support the Adopt An Acre program. Communications Manager Jennifer May-Anderson says, “This rain barrel sale is a win-win for the local environment. Rain barrels help to provide free irrigation for gardens as well as reduce harmful runoff into our local waterways and buying a rain...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATER SAFETY STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 21

Posted on Friday, March 11, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 11, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WATER SAFETY STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL MARCH 21
Quinte Conservation’s Water Safety Statement remains in effect until March 21. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “While we don’t expect any flooding, we want the public to be aware of the safety concerns surrounding spring melt conditions.”
McClure adds, “Over the next week we should experience a typical spring runoff with ponding of water in low lying areas and some nuisance...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT FORECAST RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT CONDITIONS

Posted on Monday, March 07, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 7, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT FORECAST RAINFALL AND SNOW MELT CONDITIONS
Quinte Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement for the region due to higher temperatures and rain in the forecast. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “The next few days will bring higher temperatures that won’t dip below freezing even overnight. There is still some snow in the northern parts of our watershed, but that will likely all be gone by...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT RISING WATER AND LOCAL ICE CONDITIONS

Posted on Thursday, February 25, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: February 25, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ABOUT RISING WATER AND LOCAL ICE CONDITIONS
Recent rainfall has caused water levels to rise and increased flows in local rivers and streams in the Quinte Conservation watershed.
Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “There may be some nuisance flooding of low-lying areas, but no serious flooding is expected. Residents should take care to monitor their sump pumps and ensure they are...