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QUINTE CONSERVATION REROUTES POTTER’S CREEK TRAIL SYSTEM DUE TO INVASIVE SPECIES DAMAGE
Posted on Friday, April 01, 2022 01:28 PM
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April 1, 2022
A portion of Potter’s Creek Conservation Area’s Orchard Trail will be permanently closed starting Monday, April 4, due to severe impacts of the Emerald Ash Borer to the area’s Ash trees. A looped trail is now being designated south of the rail line and around the closed part of the trail so that visitors can still easily access the area.
The Emerald Ash Borer is an invasive forest insect that infests Ash trees, causing many of them to die. Dead Ash trees pose...
February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:01 AM
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February 16, 2022
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT DUE TO LARGE AMOUNTS OF RAIN EXPECTED THROUGHOUT THE REGION
Local weather forecasts are predicting 40-50 mm of mixed precipitation, including rain changing to snow, throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed Wednesday night and throughout Thursday. Creeks, streams, and rivers will rise rapidly in response to rain and runoff in areas with low snow coverage.
Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick...
2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS
Posted on Friday, February 11, 2022 02:51 PM
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February 11, 2022
2021 ADOPT AN ACRE SUCCESSFULLY SUPPORTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S AREAS
Quinte Conservation’s 2021 Adopt an Acre fundraiser was a success, with nearly 200 acres adopted between November 15th and December 13th. We are incredibly thankful to all those who made donations and helped us to raise over $5,000. Those who missed the campaign can still symbolically Adopt an Acre anytime throughout the year at QuinteConservation.ca
Looking toward the year...
QC's 75th Anniversary
Posted on Monday, January 24, 2022 02:07 PM
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January 24, 2022
CELEBRATING 75 YEARS OF CONSERVATION
Quinte Conservation is thrilled to be celebrating 75 years of conservation efforts in 2022 throughout the Watersheds of Moira River, Napanee Region, and Prince Edward County.
Chief Administrative Officer, Brad McNevin, says, “Moving into our 75th year, we reflect on our history in conservation and explore the ways in which we have grown and continue to service the community and environment.”
Originally designated in 1947,...
December 21, 2021 - USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS
Posted on Tuesday, December 21, 2021 11:47 AM
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December 21, 2021
USER FEES SUPPORT UPGRADES AT SIX OF QUINTE’S CONSERVATION AREAS
Quinte Conservation would like to thank conservation area pass holders for their support as parking fees generated over the last several years have helped to make upgrades at a variety of conservation areas throughout the Quinte Watershed.
Corporate Services Manager, Tammy Smith, says, “We are incredibly thankful to our area users who support our public conservation areas by purchasing annual...