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HEAVY RAINFALL IN THE NAPANEE WATERSHED HAS PROMPTED DAM OPERATIONS

Posted on Monday, July 24, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 24, 2017
HEAVY RAINFALL IN THE NAPANEE WATERSHED HAS PROMPTED DAM OPERATIONS.
Significant amounts of rain received in the Napanee Watershed have caused beaver dams to collapse, prompting dam operations. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “Quinte Conservation is operating dams in the Napanee Watershed to alleviate the impacts of significant amounts of localized rain received over night and into Monday. Residents may experience changing water levels which may...

QUINTE CONSERVATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ADVICE FOR SHORELINE REPAIR WORK CAUSED BY FLOODING.

Posted on Friday, July 14, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 14, 2017
QUINTE CONSERVATION CONTINUES TO PROVIDE ADVICE FOR SHORELINE REPAIR WORK CAUSED BY FLOODING.
Due to recent flooding events on the Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario, many shoreline residents have experienced severe erosion to their shorelines. Residents who have had damage to their properties should be advised that staff at Quinte Conservation is on hand to provide free technical advice and assist with issuing permits. Quinte Conservation Planning and Regulations Manager...

UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE CONSERVATION SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM

Posted on Wednesday, July 05, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 5, 2017
UNION GAS MAKES GENEROUS DONATION TO QUINTE
CONSERVATION SUMMER EDUCATION PROGRAM
Quinte Conservation’s Wild About Wildlife Family Nature Days are getting a boost thanks to a $1500
donation from Union Gas. Education Coordinator, Maya Navrot, says “We are extremely excited to have
received this generous donation and are pleased to continue our partnership with Union Gas.”
Navrot adds, “Thanks to their contributions over the years, we have had the opportunity to further
strengthen...

2017-06-29 Wild About Wildlife - Belleville Photo Op.pdf

Posted on Thursday, June 29, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 29, 2017
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: UNION GAS PRESENTS QUINTE CONSERVATION WITH CHEQUE FOR FREE SUMMER EDUCATIONAL EVENTS
What: Union Gas has generously donated to Quinte Conservation’s Wild About Wildlife educational events. A cheque presentation and photo op will be held to recognize this contribution.
Where: Riverside Park, Belleville
When: Wednesday, July 5, 2017 at 11:00am
See: Maya Navrot, Quinte Conservation Education and Stewardship Coordinator
Details: Union Gas will be presenting...

FLOOD WARNING FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST

Posted on Wednesday, June 28, 2017 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: June 28, 2017
FLOOD WARNING FOR BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO SHORELINES IN THE QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHEDS IN EFFECT UNTIL THE BEGINNING OF AUGUST
Water levels on Lake Ontario and the Bay of Quinte have been gradually decreasing since the water levels peaked at the end of May. Quinte Conservation Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “It is expected that water levels will continue to decline throughout the summer. However, wind, waves, and widespread heavy rainfall...