Search

Select a Date Range
Flood Icon indicating a Flood Outlook Statement

March 25, 2022-Flood Outlook Statement Extended (1)

Posted on Friday, March 25, 2022 12:34 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 25, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION EXTENDS FLOOD OUTLOOK DUE TO ONGOING SPRING FRESHETS

This media release is an extension of the March 16th Flood Outlook Statement.

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict dry but warm conditions from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday. Long range forecasts indicate above zero daytime temperatures moving forward, with nighttime freezing conditions becoming sporadic.

The...

Image of Flood Outlook Status

2022- 03 - 16 Flood Outlook Statement

Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 03:04 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 16, 2022


QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL

Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict 20-25 mm of rainfall from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick rise in water levels on major creeks and rivers; however, they are not forecasted to over top their banks at this time. It is projected that this...

Flood Icon indicating a Water Safety Statement

February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement

Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:01 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 16, 2022

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION

Local weather forecasts are predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to snow, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Wednesday night and throughout Thursday. Creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff in areas with low snow coverage.

Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick...

2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 02:51 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
February 11, 2022

2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS

Quinte Conservation’s 2021 Adopt an Acre fundraiser was a success, with nearly 200 acres adopted between November 15th and December 13th. We are incredibly thankful to all those who made donations and helped us to raise over $5,000. Those who missed the campaign can still symbolically Adopt an Acre anytime throughout the year at QuinteConservation.ca

Looking toward the year...

QC's 75th Anniversary

Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 02:07 PM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
January 24, 2022

CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CONSERVATION

Quinte Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts in 2022 throughout the Watersheds of Moira River, Napanee Region, and Prince Edward County.

Chief Administrative Officer, Brad McNevin, says, “Moving into our 75th year, we reflect on our history in conservation and explore the ways in which we have grown and continue to service the community and environment.”

Originally designated in 1947,...