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QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Weather forecasted across the Quinte Conservation Watershed over the next week and a half will typically include small amounts of precipitation with above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing at night. This will allow the existing snowpack to slowly melt.
Water Resources Manager, Christine McClure says, “Rivers rose in response to last weekend’s snowmelt and precipitation, and it is expected...

QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT

Posted on Wednesday, March 20, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 20, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPDATES FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT
Weather forecasted across the Quinte Conservation Watershed over the next week and a half will typically include small amounts of precipitation with above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing at night. This will allow the existing snowpack to slowly melt.
Water Resources Manager, Christine McClure says, “Rivers rose in response to last weekend’s snowmelt and precipitation, and it is expected...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: AMPHIBIAN NIGHT EVENT

Posted on Tuesday, March 19, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 19, 2019
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: AMPHIBIAN NIGHT EVENT
WHAT: Matt Ellerbeck, from Save All Frogs, and Clint Fulsom, from Save The Salamanders, will be presenting at Quinte Conservation’s Amphibian Night event. A display of live animals will be featured to raise awareness about their roles in the ecosystem and the importance of their conservation.
WHERE: Quinte Conservation Office, 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville, ON
WHEN: Monday, March 25th, 2019 at 6:30pm
SEE: Kirsten Geisler, Communications...

INTERNAL ROAD CLOSED AT VANDERWATER CONSERVATION AREA TO INCREASE EASE OF ACCESS FOR PEDESTRIANS

Posted on Friday, March 15, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 15, 2019
INTERNAL ROAD CLOSED AT VANDERWATER CONSERVATION AREA TO INCREASE EASE OF ACCESS FOR PEDESTRIANS
The gate for the internal road at Vanderwater Conservation Area will remain closed for the foreseeable future.
The decision was made to permanently close off motorized access to the road in order to improve visitor experience and allow ease of access for pedestrians, work towards naturalizing the area, reduce costs, and eliminate liability concerns associated with vehicles...

WILDFLOWERS AND TREES MAKE A NATURAL EDGE

Posted on Wednesday, March 13, 2019 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 13, 2019
WILDFLOWERS AND TREES MAKE A NATURAL EDGE
The Natural Edge Program for shorelines is coming to Quinte Conservation’s Watershed with help from Watersheds Canada.
Maya Navrot, Education and Stewardship Coordinator for Quinte Conservation says, “Natural Edge is a well-established program that makes the process of restoring a shoreline easy and engaging for the landowner. We are excited to see this program come to our area.”
Residents living along waterways such as creeks,...