Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Lake Ontario rose 15 cm over the last week. There is a 50 per cent chance lake levels will rise over 15 cm in the week to follow. Lake Levels are not expected to reach 2017 levels based on current forecasts.
This rise in lake levels is in response to recent significant and forecasted rainfalls and the spring freshet on the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. In addition, Lake Erie is contributing...
Posted on Friday, April 26, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 26, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A FLOOD OUTLOOK FOR THE BAY OF QUINTE AND LAKE ONTARIO
Lake Ontario rose 15 cm over the last week. There is a 50 per cent chance lake levels will rise over 15 cm in the week to follow. Lake Levels are not expected to reach 2017 levels based on current forecasts.
This rise in lake levels is in response to recent significant and forecasted rainfalls and the spring freshet on the Ottawa and St. Lawrence Rivers. In addition, Lake Erie is contributing...
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPGRADES TO A FLOOD WARNING
The Quinte Conservation Watershed received less than the anticipated rainfall of 65 mm over the Easter weekend. Just over 15 mm of rainfall was recorded in the southern portions of the watershed. A high of 30 mm was recorded at the rain gauge on Hwy 7 near Deloro, along with 40 mm being recorded in the northern regions, including, at the Depot Lakes near Verona. The Town of Bancroft, just north of the Quinte Watershed...
Posted on Monday, April 22, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 22, 2019
QUINTE CONSERVATION UPGRADES TO A FLOOD WARNING
The Quinte Conservation Watershed received less than the anticipated rainfall of 65 mm over the Easter weekend. Just over 15 mm of rainfall was recorded in the southern portions of the watershed. A high of 30 mm was recorded at the rain gauge on Hwy 7 near Deloro, along with 40 mm being recorded in the northern regions, including, at the Depot Lakes near Verona. The Town of Bancroft, just north of the Quinte Watershed...
Posted on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 12:00 AM
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: April 17, 2019
COMMUNITY SEEDLING GIVEAWAY
Multiple municipalities will be joining the Community Trees initiative, supported by the Hastings Stewardship Council and Quinte Conservation, for a seedling giveaway on Saturday, April 27th. A variety of species, paid for by each municipality, will be given to members of these communities to encourage the planting of native trees on urban and rural properties.
“The benefits of planting trees on your property are endless,” says Maya Navrot,...