2023 - 08 - 18 Water Safety Statement for Quinte Watershed

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 18, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ACROSS THE QUINTE WATERSHEDS

Above-average summer rainfall has resulted in a notable rise in water levels and river flows across the Quinte Conservation Watershed. Throughout the watershed, river and lake levels are higher than usual, and in some cases, have approached spring conditions.

In the first two weeks of August, the region received rainfall equivalent to the amount typically received for the entire...

2023 - 08 - 11 - Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
August 11, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT FOR THE CLARE RIVER WATERSHED DUE TO HIGHER WATER LEVELS FROM SUSPECTED BREACHED BEAVER DAM UPSTREAM OF MELLON LAKE

Quinte Conservation suspects that a beaver dam breached upstream of Mellon Lake, following a 25mm rainfall event on Thursday, August 10.

The event has caused rising water levels on Mellon Lake and has exceeded typical spring conditions. Quinte Conservation does not expect flooding on Stocco Lake...

2023 - 08 - 01 ‘GET WILD’ WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION DURING ALL-AGES EVENT AT VANDERWATER CA

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August 1, 2023

‘GET WILD’ WITH QUINTE CONSERVATION DURING ALL-AGES EVENT AT VANDERWATER CA

Quinte Conservation will have something for everyone during its Discovery Day event at the Vanderwater Conservation Area on Thursday, August 17 from 10 am to 2 pm.

“We are excited to host an event for the entire family to enjoy. Through fascinating interactive activities and workshops, participants will learn a variety of important messages about species conservation, habitat...

2023 - 07 - 05 Water Safety Statement for Skootamatta Lake and Skootamatta River

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July 5, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATER SAFETY STATEMENT ON THE SKOOTAMATTA LAKE AND SKOOTAMATTA RIVER DUE TO HIGHER WATER LEVELS FROM SUSPECTED BREACHED BEAVER DAM

It is suspected that a beaver dam breached upstream of Skootamatta Lake during a rainfall event on July 1st. This has caused water levels to rise quickly on the lake and exceed average spring and summer conditions.

Staff at Quinte Conservation have operated the Skootamatta Lake Dam to lower water levels to...

QUINTE CONSERVATION LAUNCHES MURPHY’S TRAIL AT NORTH POTTER’S CREEK CA IN HONOUR OF PAST GM

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June 23, 2023

QUINTE CONSERVATION LAUNCHES MURPHY’S TRAIL AT NORTH POTTER’S CREEK CONSERVATION AREA IN HONOUR OF PAST GM

One of Quinte Conservation’s properties opened its brand-new trailhead off of Moira Street West. North Potter’s Creek Conservation Area is one of seven conservation areas receiving improvements over the next few years as part of the Quinte Conservation Area Short-Term Improvement Strategy. In addition to the new trailhead and informational kiosk, a new 1.9...