Back to SearchFor Immediate Release: July 23, 2020
LARGE CROWDS, NON-PERMITTED ACTIVITIES, AND GARBAGE DUMPING CLOSES LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA TO VEHICLES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Effective July 24, 2020, the road into, and the parking lot at Little Bluff Conservation Area will be closed to vehicles. Pedestrian use of the area is permitted. Parking on municipal roads to access Little Bluff is not encouraged.
The natural ecology of Little Bluff Conservation Area has become a growing concern as residents and visitors flock to the area in an attempt to spend more time in nature during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The conservation area, which provides panoramic views of Prince Edward Bay and is home to a significant wetland that is protected by a cobble stone beach, has always been a popular spot for locals, and over the last few years, the area has become a destination site for visitors.
Conservation Areas are protected lands that are available for the public to enjoy. Overuse can have a negative impact on the ecology of an area. Recent reports of overcrowding on the beach where individuals were not able to meet the 2 metre physical distancing requirements, and non-permitted activities such as garbage dumping, campfires, and overnight camping have led the Conservation Authority to temporarily restrict access.
Nature enthusiasts may still walk into the area and are encouraged to report back to Quinte Conservation if they have any concerns.
LARGE CROWDS, NON-PERMITTED ACTIVITIES, AND GARBAGE DUMPING CLOSES LITTLE BLUFF CONSERVATION AREA TO VEHICLES UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE
Effective July 24, 2020, the road into, and the parking lot at Little Bluff Conservation Area will be closed to vehicles. Pedestrian use of the area is permitted. Parking on municipal roads to access Little Bluff is not encouraged.
The natural ecology of Little Bluff Conservation Area has become a growing concern as residents and visitors flock to the area in an attempt to spend more time in nature during the COVID-19 Pandemic.
The conservation area, which provides panoramic views of Prince Edward Bay and is home to a significant wetland that is protected by a cobble stone beach, has always been a popular spot for locals, and over the last few years, the area has become a destination site for visitors.
Conservation Areas are protected lands that are available for the public to enjoy. Overuse can have a negative impact on the ecology of an area. Recent reports of overcrowding on the beach where individuals were not able to meet the 2 metre physical distancing requirements, and non-permitted activities such as garbage dumping, campfires, and overnight camping have led the Conservation Authority to temporarily restrict access.
Nature enthusiasts may still walk into the area and are encouraged to report back to Quinte Conservation if they have any concerns.
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