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QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EARTH DAY RAIN BARREL SALE RAISES ALMOST $2000

Posted on Friday, May 13, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 13, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S EARTH DAY RAIN BARREL SALE RAISES ALMOST $2000
Quinte Conservation launched its first annual rain barrel sale on April 22nd to support Earth Day 2016. The organization raised $1758 for the Adopt An Acre program. Quinte Conservation sold 161 rain barrels and 74 rain barrel accessories. Quinte Conservation Communications Manager, Jennifer May-Anderson says, “We are ecstatic about the success of our first annual rain barrel sale. We raised enough...

GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION

Posted on Wednesday, May 11, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: May 11, 2016
GET TICK SMART WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION
Join Quinte Conservation as Public Health Inspector Aptie Sookoo talks about ticks. Ticks are a reality for people who spend time outdoors, on their property, or at Conservation Areas and other trails. Some tick bites might result in Lyme Disease. Find out what you need to know about ticks in our area.
DATE: Monday, May 16, 2016 LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2 (corner of Old Highway 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist...

CELEBRATE SALAMANDER DAY WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE SALAMANDER MAN

Posted on Tuesday, April 26, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2016
CELEBRATE SALAMANDER DAY WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION AND THE SALAMANDER MAN
Join us in celebrating Salamander Day with the Salamander Man, Matt Ellerbeck. Visitors will have a chance to learn about these unique creatures and their role in our ecosystem. The presentation will feature many live salamanders for visitors to meet, including both local and exotic species.
DATE: Friday, May 6, 2016 LOCATION: Quinte Conservation Office 2061 Old Highway 2 (corner of Old Highway...

QUINTE CONSERVATION AND HYDRO ONE TEAM UP TO PLANT 1,200 TREES

Posted on Monday, April 25, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 25, 2016
QUINTE CONSERVATION AND HYDRO ONE TEAM UP TO PLANT 1,200 TREES
On April 26 Quinte Conservation and Hydro One are teaming up to plant 1,200 trees at the formerly contaminated Ackerman site south of Deloro. The local environmental organization has been involved in a large cleanup project on the property and the final step will be planting trees. The trees were funded by Hydro One to support this valuable community project.
Quinte Conservation General Manager Terry...

VACANCY ON THE QUINTE REGION SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE

Posted on Friday, April 22, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2016
VACANCY ON THE QUINTE REGION SOURCE PROTECTION COMMITTEE
The search is on for a new member of the Quinte Region Source Protection Committee who can represent small business and small industry in the Quinte Region. The Committee vacancy was discussed at the Quinte Conservation Source Protection Authority meeting on April 21, 2016.
The Source Protection Committee has produced several reports since its formation in 2007 including the provincially approved Source Protection...