Posted on Thursday, December 20, 2018 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: December 20, 2018
QUINTE CONSERVATION PARKING PASSES AVAILABLE FOR LOAN THROUGH LOCAL LIBRARIES Quinte Conservation Area Parking Passes are now available for loan through public libraries located in the Quinte Conservation Watershed and within Hastings and Prince Edward Counties. With support from Healthy Kids Community Challenge Hastings Prince Edward (HKCC HPE) and municipal public libraries throughout the region, Quinte Conservation has been able to implement a library loan...
Posted on Thursday, November 22, 2018 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 22, 2018
9-1-1 ADDRESS SIGNS INSTALLED AT ALL SIX BELLEVILLE DAMS
Quinte Conservation has recently installed twelve 9-1-1 address signs at all six of Belleville’s water control structures. This project was made possible through collaboration between The City of Belleville Fire & Emergency Services and Quinte Conservation. The purpose of the signs is to increase public safety and awareness around the water control structures in Belleville.
Water Resources Manager Christine...
Posted on Thursday, November 15, 2018 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 15, 2018
LOW WATER CONDITION IMPROVING THROUGHOUT QUINTE CONSERVATION WATERSHED
Low water conditions throughout the Moira, Prince Edward, and lower portions of the Napanee and Salmon River Watersheds have returned to normal, as recent rain has helped to improve streamflow and groundwater levels.
Watershed Monitoring Coordinator Lynette Lambert says, “Fall rains and reduced evapotranspiration (the process where water is transported from plants and the ground to the air)...
Posted on Friday, November 02, 2018 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: November 2, 2018
STEP INTO NATURE WITH ADOPT AN ACRE
Quinte Conservation’s popular Adopt an Acre program is back starting November 1, 2018 and the proceeds from your adoption support the conservation area of your choice.
CAO Brad McNevin says, “In the past, donors were only able to symbolically adopt an acre of Quinte Conservation land; however, this year, individuals can direct their donations to a specific area.”
Acres are $25.00 each and come with an adoption certificate. Purchase...
Posted on Wednesday, October 03, 2018 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 3, 2018
NEW CHIEF ADMINISTRATIVE OFFICER HIRED AT QUINTE CONSERVATION
Quinte Conservation wishes to welcome Brad McNevin as the new Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) for the organization.
McNevin, formally an employee of Quinte Conservation, was with the organization for 15 years, and previously with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans as a fisheries biologist.
McNevin has left his current role with a private consulting business and will fill the role of CAO starting...