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2023 - 08 - 01 ‘GET WILD’ WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION DURING ALL-AGES EVENT AT VANDERWATER CA

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August 1, 2023

‘GET WILD’ WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION DURING ALL-AGES EVENT AT VANDERWATER CA

Quinte Conservation will have something for everyone during its Discovery Day event at the Vanderwater Conservation Area on Thursday, August 17 from 10 am to 2 pm.

“We are excited to host an event for the entire family to enjoy. Through fascinating interactive activities and workshops, participants will learn a variety of important messages about species conservation, habitat...

2023 - 07 - 05 Water Safety Statement for Skootamatta Lake and Skootamatta River

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July 5, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ON THE SKOOTAMATTA LAKE AND SKOOTAMATTA RIVER DUE TO HIGHER WATER LEVELS FROM SUSPECTED BREACHED BEAVER DAM

It is suspected that a beaver dam breached upstream of Skootamatta Lake during a rainfall event on July 1st. This has caused water levels to rise quickly on the lake and exceed average spring and summer conditions.

Staff at Quinte Conservation have operated the Skootamatta Lake Dam to lower water levels to...

QUINTE CONSERVATION LAUNCHES MURPHY’S TRAIL AT NORTH POTTER’S CREEK CA IN HONOUR OF PAST GM

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June 23, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION LAUNCHES MURPHY’S TRAIL AT NORTH POTTER’S CREEK CONSERVATION AREA IN HONOUR OF PAST GM

One of Quinte Conservation’s properties opened its brand-new trailhead off of Moira Street West. North Potter’s Creek Conservation Area is one of seven conservation areas receiving improvements over the next few years as part of the Quinte Conservation Area Short-Term Improvement Strategy. In addition to the new trailhead and informational kiosk, a new 1.9...

2023 - 05 - 08 Break a Stick, Plant a Tree

Belleville Sens and Quinte Conservation announce 2022-23 “Break-A-Stick, Plant-A-Tree” total

May 8, 2023

The Belleville Senators are thrilled to announce the total of their inaugural “Break-A-Stick, Plant-A-Tree” program, in partnership with Quinte Conservation, which committed to have a tree planted for every stick broken by a Sens player during the 2022-23 season.

Over the course of their 72 games this season, Belleville Sens players broke 150 sticks, which equals 150 trees and shrubs, plus the...

2023 - 04 - 28 QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 28, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT FOR RESIDENTS ON THE LAKE ONTARIO AND BAY OF QUINTE

Forecasted high winds and waves may cause water to overtop low lying Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte shorelines in the Quinte Watershed on Monday. Lake Ontario and Bay of Quinte water levels continue their seasonal rise. Peak water levels are expected to increase above the high-water indicator of 75.3 metres within the next month. Water levels are...