Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2019
FLOOD WATCH ISSUED FOR QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Approximately 35 – 65 mm of rainfall is expected from Thursday to Saturday throughout the Quinte Conservation Watershed. There is uncertainty in the storm track and in exactly how much rain will be received, but it is possible that some regions may experience more than the anticipated 65 mm. Most of the rain is expected Friday and into Saturday morning.
River levels are approaching, or have reached, the top of...
Posted on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 16, 2019
50% CUT IN PROVINCIAL FUNDING IMPACTS QUINTE CONSERVATION’S ALREADY UNDERFUNDED PROGRAMS
Late last week, the Provincial Government announced a 50% cut to Section 39 transfer payments given to the 36 conservation authorities across Ontario for natural hazard programs. This cut has left a large financial gap in Quinte Conservation’s budget and, more importantly, the critical services that help protect public health and safety from the impacts of flooding.
For the...
Posted on Friday, April 05, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 5, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT CONTINUES
Temperatures in the double digits are expected across the watershed from Saturday to Tuesday. This will cause most of the measured and modeled snow, which contains 100 mm of water, at the headwaters of the Moira and Salmon Rivers to melt.
This snowmelt has the potential to increase river flows to normal, spring high water levels late next week.
Areas that annually experience localized flooding will likely start...
Posted on Friday, March 29, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 29, 2019
FLOOD OUTLOOK EXTENDED AS QUINTE CONSERVATION CONTINUES TO MONITOR CONDITIONS
Up to 35 mm of rain is expected across the Quinte Conservation Watershed this weekend. Temperatures reaching a high of 10 degrees is forecasted for the southern regions of the watershed. Northern Regions can expect warmer conditions as well, but temperatures may not reach the same high. Warm temperatures will continue into next week from Tuesday to Thursday.
Rainfall and snowmelt will...
Posted on Monday, March 25, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: March 25, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION’S TRAILS REMAIN ICY DURING THAW AND FREEZE CYCLE
Warming weather conditions throughout the day and below freezing temperatures at night are contributing to ice accumulation on Quinte Conservation trails throughout the watershed.
Conservation Areas will remain open, but visitors are reminded that these are natural spaces and that sand and salt is not applied to the trails.
When visiting the areas it is best to dress appropriately. Wear proper footwear...