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UPDATE: LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST

Posted on Friday, August 03, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: August 3, 2018
UPDATE: LOW WATER CONDITIONS IN THE QUINTE REGION PERSIST
Localized storms have caused variable conditions throughout the Quinte Region. Minimal amounts of rain have occurred over portions of the Quinte Region during the last couple of weeks. Quinte Conservation Watershed Monitoring Coordinator Lynette Lambert says, “The recent rain has not been enough to help our current low water conditions. Flows in the Moira, Skootamatta, Black and Salmon Rivers as well as...

PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES

Posted on Tuesday, July 31, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2018
PARKING FEE COMING TO QUINTE CONSERVATION AREAS AND BOAT LAUNCHES
Quinte Conservation is rolling out a new paid parking system at conservation areas and boat launches. Visitors will be required to pay using the MacKay Pay parking app on their phone or online.
General Manager Terry Murphy says, “Our areas have been free to use, however, the cost to maintain these areas is increasing as aging structures and degrading roadways and parking areas need work.”
The standard...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT

Posted on Friday, July 20, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for regions in the upper Moira Tributaries (Black and Skootamatta Rivers), as well as for the Napanee and Salmon River watersheds.
With little to no rain forecasted over the next couple of weeks, Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public that this is a good time to start conserving water. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT

Posted on Friday, July 20, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 20, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES LOW WATER CONDITIONS STATEMENT
A Level 1 Low Water Condition has been issued for regions in the upper Moira Tributaries (Black and Skootamatta Rivers), as well as for the Napanee and Salmon River watersheds.
With little to no rain forecasted over the next couple of weeks, Quinte Conservation would like to remind the public that this is a good time to start conserving water. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says,...

QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS ARE COMING THIS JULY!

Posted on Thursday, June 28, 2018 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
June 28, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S WILD ABOUT WILDLIFE DAYS ARE COMING THIS JULY!
Quinte Conservation’s education staff will be holding a Wild about Wildlife day from 11:00 am – 2:00 pm on:
 Thursday, July 5th at the Tweed Park, Tweed
 Friday, July 6th at Potter’s Creek Conservation Area, Belleville
 Saturday, July 7th at Beaver Lake Park, Erinsville
Conservation Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says, “We are expecting a great turn out for this year’s Wild about
Wildlife days....