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2021-12-15 Strategic Plan
Posted on Wednesday, December 15, 2021 10:10 AM
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December 15, 2021
Following months of hard work with consultants from Pickard and Laws Consulting Group Inc., and in collaboration with Watershed Municipalities and stakeholder groups, Quinte Conservation is pleased to announce that the Executive Board approved the new 10-year Strategic Plan at the November meeting.
CAO, Brad McNevin, says, “We are thrilled to finally launch our...
December 10, 2021 - Water Safety Statement
Posted on Friday, December 10, 2021 10:42 AM
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December 10, 2021
The Quinte Watershed is forecasted to receive 25 mm or more of rain over the weekend. That, coupled with very mild temperatures, will melt snow and create runoff, causing elevated river flows and swelling in streams and rivers.
Some isolated nuisance flooding is likely around small watercourses, urban areas, and ditches.
The Prince Edward County Watershed has received above average lake effect precipitation in recent weeks and is currently experiencing...
December 1, 2021 - A NEW WAY TO EXPLORE WITH AVENZA MAPS
Posted on Wednesday, December 01, 2021 03:39 PM
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December 1, 2021
Nature enthusiasts and lovers of Quinte Conservation’s areas will appreciate a new way to discover their favourite green spaces with the Avenza Maps app.
GIS Assistant, Connor Dennehy, says “Using this simple app will allow visitors to navigate our trail systems with unprecedented confidence and without fear of getting off-course - especially in sudden poor weather conditions.”
The smartphone-enabled maps are now available for 11 of Quinte Conservation’s areas...
2021-11-11 Adopt an Acre
Posted on Thursday, November 11, 2021 02:40 PM
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November 11, 2021
Quinte Conservation’s Adopt an Acre fundraiser is here again! Starting November 15th through to December 13th, 2021, folks will be able to symbolically adopt an acre in honour of a loved one and help preserve Quinte Conservation’s protected areas. A perfect way to give the gift of nature this holiday season!
Communication’s Specialist, Kirsten Geisler, says “The success of last year’s Adopt an Acre campaign...
Media Release: Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario Shoreline Management Plan
Posted on Tuesday, October 05, 2021 01:44 PM
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October 5, 2021
Quinte Conservation, in partnership with local municipalities and the Government of Canada’s National Mitigation Program, and in collaboration with Zuzek Inc. Consultants, have started a shoreline study that aims to collect information to aid in further protection of Bay of Quinte and Lake Ontario shorelines, as well as safeguarding coastal communities from hazards related to flooding and erosion.
Quinte Watershed shoreline residents with properties on the Bay...