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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...

PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: QUINTE CONSERVATION RAIN BARREL SALE

Posted on Monday, April 18, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 18, 2016
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: QUINTE CONSERVATION RAIN BARREL SALE
WHAT: Quinte Conservation will be distributing pre-ordered rain barrels to residents for Earth Day.
WHERE: Potter’s Creek Conservation Area. South side of 2061 Old Highway 2 in Belleville (corner of Hwy 2 and Wallbridge-Loyalist Road)
WHEN: Friday, April 22, 2016 from 1:30pm to 4:00pm
SEE: Jennifer May-Anderson, Communications Manager
DETAILS: Rain barrels are an important tool in water conservation. This year...

OPENING OF NEW MILLER WETLAND ECOLOGY BOARDWALK AT H.R. FRINK CONSERVATION AREA

Posted on Monday, April 11, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 11, 2016
PHOTO OPPORTUNITY: OPENING OF NEW MILLER WETLAND ECOLOGY BOARDWALK AT H.R. FRINK CONSERVATION AREA
WHAT: Quinte Conservation will be hosting a grand opening for the Miller Wetland Ecology Boardwalk at the HR Frink Conservation Area and Outdoor Education Centre in Plainfield.
WHERE: The Frink Centre is in Plainfield. Go 9 km north of the 401 on Hwy 37, then east on Thrasher Road for 2 km to 381 Thrasher Road. There will be a short walk through the woods to get to...

FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR MOIRA, NAPANEE AND SALMON RIVER WATERSHEDS

Posted on Tuesday, April 05, 2016 12:00 AM

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2016
FLOOD WARNING CONTINUES FOR MOIRA, NAPANEE AND SALMON RIVER WATERSHEDS
The Flood Warning issued by Quinte Conservation on Sunday remains in effect for the Moira, Napanee, and Salmon River watersheds. Water Resources Manager Christine McClure says, “We expect that water flows and levels will remain high for the next week and have the potential to get worse if we receive a large amount of rainfall in the next few days.”
McClure adds, “Weather forecasts for the next...