Back to SearchFOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 31, 2020
QUINTE CONSERVATION REMOVES SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Quinte Conservation has removed the shoreline conditions statement issued on June 26th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte.
Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m which corresponds to the level at which the lowest properties experience water over shoreline banks. The lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year.
Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.1 m yesterday. This level is 17 cm above average and 56 cm below the recorded average set this time in 2019. Water Levels are expected to continue to slowly decline over the coming weeks and months.
Residents are reminded to take precautions along shorelines as unstable/unsafe banks may exist due to recent erosion and wave action. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds which could lead to erosion from wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.
QUINTE CONSERVATION REMOVES SHORELINE CONDITIONS STATEMENT ISSUED FOR LAKE ONTARIO AND THE BAY OF QUINTE
Quinte Conservation has removed the shoreline conditions statement issued on June 26th for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte.
Quinte Conservation uses lake elevation measurements of 75.3 m which corresponds to the level at which the lowest properties experience water over shoreline banks. The lake level is now below this elevation and is not expected to rise above it this year.
Lake Ontario’s water level continues to decline and was recorded at 75.1 m yesterday. This level is 17 cm above average and 56 cm below the recorded average set this time in 2019. Water Levels are expected to continue to slowly decline over the coming weeks and months.
Residents are reminded to take precautions along shorelines as unstable/unsafe banks may exist due to recent erosion and wave action. Those with properties in low-lying or flood prone areas should continue to monitor forecasts for storms and high winds which could lead to erosion from wave uprush. For information on flooding or for resources on Lake Ontario water levels, visit QuinteConservation.ca.
Staff will continue to monitor conditions and will provide an update if forecasts and conditions change.
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