2024 - 07 - 24 Plenty to Discover at Vanderwater CA >Event

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
July 24, 2024

PLENTY TO DISCOVER AT VANDERWATER CONSERVATION AREA

Thomasburg, Ont. – Join Quinte Conservation for a day of exploration, fun, and learning at Discovery Day at Vanderwater on Thursday, August 15 from 10 am to 2 pm. This free family-friendly event offers a wonderful opportunity for all ages to connect with nature through a variety of engaging activities.

“Discovery Day at Vanderwater promises interactive experiences for attendees, making it a perfect outing for...

2024 - 07 - 22 Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids Event to Celebrate 16 Years of Family Fun

For Immediate Release
July 22, 2024

BLAIR SMITH MEMORIAL FISHING WITH KIDS EVENT TO CELEBRATE 16 YEARS OF FAMILY FUN

The 16th annual Blair Smith Memorial Fishing with Kids event, taking place on Saturday, August 24, is a wonderful opportunity for children to experience the joy of fishing and create lasting memories with their families.

"This free event aims to foster a love for fishing among the youth in the community, just as Blair would have wanted,” says Event Organizer Tammy Smith.

Each child...

2024 - 07 - 09 Water Safety Statement

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: July 9, 2024

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Isolated, severe thunder showers are a possibility over the next two days in the wake of Hurricane Beryl. Based on forecasted amounts of 30 to 40mm of rainfall across the Quinte watershed, widespread flooding and drainage issues are not anticipated.

The public is advised to exercise caution when near rivers and waterbodies and to stay away from open and fast flowing water,...

2024 - 05 - 07 Radio Contest Winner Champions Drinking Water Protection

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May 7, 2024 

RADIO CONTEST WINNER CHAMPIONS DRINKING WATER PROTECTION 

Belleville, Ont. – Creative sound waves reverberated through the Quinte Conservation watershed as young minds competed in our Drinking Water Protection Radio Contest. 

The second annual radio contest invited Grades 4 to 8 students, including split Grade classes, to craft a 30-second radio ad on protecting drinking water. From 22 entries across six classes from schools in the Algonquin & Lakeshore Catholic...

2024 - 04 - 18 Quinte Conservation Issues A Watershed Conditions Statement - Water Safety Statement

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April 18, 2024

QUINTE CONSERVATION ISSUES A WATERSHED CONDITIONS STATEMENT – WATER SAFETY STATEMENT

Recent rainfall events have led to elevated water levels across the Quinte Conservation watershed. While water levels are significantly higher than they were earlier this spring, they are within the expected range for this time of year. Flooding throughout the watershed is not anticipated.

Water levels are at or nearing their high point for the season, but remain below typical...