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2022-11-29 - FORD GOVERNMENT PASSES BILL 23
Posted on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 04:35 PM
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November 29, 2022
FORD GOVERNMENT PASSES BILL 23 – IGNORING DECADES OF LOCAL SCIENCE-BASED EXPERTISE AND LEADERSHIP
On Monday, the Provincial Government went ahead and passed Bill 23 – More Homes Built Faster Act despite public outcry and commenting periods still accepting submissions. The Bill aims to build 1.5 million homes in Ontario over the next 10 years and to do so, has made protected lands, such as the Green Belt, and important natural heritage features such as wetlands,...
2022 - Adopt an Acre
Posted on Wednesday, November 16, 2022 12:59 PM
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November 16, 2022
QUINTE CONSERVATION LAUNCHES LIMITED EDITION ADOPT AN ACRE IN HONOUR OF 75TH ANNIVERSARY
This winter, Quinte Conservation is concluding its 75th anniversary celebrations with a special, limited edition Adopt an Acre plush in honour of this year’s fundraising campaign! Once again, individuals will be able to symbolically adopt an acre of Quinte Conservation’s green space for a unique way to give the gift of nature this holiday season.
From November 17th through...
2022 - 11 - 10 BILL 23 – COULD REVERSE DECADES OF ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTION IN ONTARIO
Posted on Thursday, November 10, 2022 03:21 PM
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November 10, 2022
In an effort to build 1.5 million homes in Ontario over the next 10 years, the Provincial Government is proposing a series of changes to legislation under Bill 23. This will directly impact Conservation Authorities and their ability to provide science-based watershed advice for the purpose of protecting communities from environmental hazards and preserving vulnerable ecosystems and valuable public green spaces.
Brad McNevin, CAO says, “We want to do our part...
H.R. FRINK FALL FESTIVAL – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Posted on Wednesday, October 12, 2022 01:03 PM
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October 12, 2022
H.R. FRINK FALL FESTIVAL – CELEBRATING 50 YEARS OF OUTDOOR EDUCATION
Visit the HR Frink Centre Sunday, October 23rd for a Frink Fall Festival in celebration of 50 years of outdoor education. This outdoor family event, organized by Quinte Conservation, will feature a variety of nature-based activities and crafts. Guests are invited to bring an instrument and join in a music circle, participate in a guided wetland walk with birdwatching and netting at the...
2022 - 10 - 07 - Moira River Clean-up
Posted on Friday, October 07, 2022 01:41 PM
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October 7, 2022
MOIRA RIVER CLEAN-UP WITH BAYSIDE SECONDARY SCHOOL
Last week, Quinte Conservation, along with grade 11 and 12 students from Bayside Secondary School’s Environmental & Resource Management and Environmental Science classes participated in a Moira River clean-up.
Students who volunteered for the activity were enthusiastic to put their canoe skills and safety certifications to good use as they launched from Victoria Harbour in Belleville and paddled over a short...