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2022- 03 - 16 Flood Outlook Statement
Posted on Wednesday, March 16, 2022 03:04 PM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
March 16, 2022
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK STATEMENT DUE TO WARMING TEMPERATURES AND RAINFALL
Weather forecasts for the Quinte Conservation Watershed predict 20-25 mm of rainfall from Friday to Sunday, with warming temperatures expected to stay above zero until Monday.
Runoff from rain and snow melt will create a quick rise in water levels on major creeks and rivers; however, they are not forecasted to over top their banks at this time. It is projected that this...
February 16, 2022 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 11:01 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
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...