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DEPOT LAKES TRAILS OPEN FOR PASSIVE RECREATIONAL HIKING
Posted on Wednesday, April 22, 2020 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2020
DEPOT LAKES TRAILS OPEN FOR PASSIVE RECREATIONAL HIKING
As the COVID-19 pandemic continues to evolve, Quinte Conservation wants to ensure the safety of watershed residents. Staff would like to remind visitors that while the Depot Lakes Conservation Area remains open for passive recreational day use, the use of motorized vehicles (this includes ATV’s, dirt bikes and side by sides) on trails is strictly prohibited.
Motorized vehicles on trails contributes to deterioration...
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2020 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 m this week and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.56 metres. This is below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017...
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Posted on Thursday, April 09, 2020 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 9, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD WATCH FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 m this week and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.56 metres. This is below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017...
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES ITS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
Posted on Friday, April 03, 2020 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 3, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES ITS RESPONSE TO COVID-19
In an ongoing effort to respond to the COVID-19 Pandemic, Quinte Conservation has adjusted organizational practices and procedures and continues to follow the lead of local, provincial, and federal health authorities.
In order to abide by government recommendations during this time and to reduce the risk of community transmission, Quinte Conservation is making the following changes to its operations:
The Quinte...
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Posted on Friday, March 27, 2020 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 27, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK
STATEMENT
Above seasonal warm temperatures have been forecasted for the next 10 days, with a storm system
delivering 25-35 mm of rain expected to start Saturday and continue through to Monday. It is predicted
that higher temperatures and rain will contribute to the total melt out of the remaining snow pack in the
northern regions of the Moira watershed (north of HWY 7) within this timeframe. Although almost all
snow and ice...