Quinte looking all dried up
Quinte Region residents are going to have to cut their water usage down as new water conditions are put in place. Recently a level one low water condition, asking residents[…]
Algae can be a hazard in the Bay of Quinte
By Tyson Leonard Swimmers and cattle need to watch out for blue-green algae in the Bay of Quinte this summer. “If you come in contact with it you may get[…]
Biker stops in Belleville on water education tour around Lake Ontario
By Tyson Leonard Paul Baines is promoting water education by biking around Lake Ontario. Baines is a college teacher from Toronto. He will be teaching a global citizenship program at[…]
Bird populations are down across Canada
By Tyson Leonard Bird populations are on the decline across Canada and the Quinte area is no exception. “I’ve been seeing (bird populations decline) over the years myself since the[…]
Native plant species help naturalize the Trent River
Trent River’s shoreline is looking more natural with the addition of 1000 native plant species, thanks to Lower Trent Conservation. With the addition of plant species ranging from red maple[…]
First day of summer brought near record high temperatures
By Kristen Oelschlagel Unbearably hot weather on the first day of summer meant taking frequent breaks and drinking lots of water for construction workers in Belleville. Mike Soucie, foreman of[…]
Ducks Unlimited and CN are making Belleville's wetlands wetter
By Jack Carver Belleville’s wetlands are getting the help they need with a donation from the Canadian National Railway. CN is donating $850,000 over the next three years to Ducks[…]
Ducks Unlimited and CN are making Belleville’s wetlands wetter
By Jack Carver Belleville’s wetlands are getting the help they need with a donation from the Canadian National Railway. CN is donating $850,000 over the next three years to Ducks[…]
Low water level means potential water supply problems
By Gail Paquette Quinte Conservation is asking residents and businesses in the region to reduce their water consumption by 10 per cent. “This includes the watering of plants and lawns[…]
Volunteers work to restore one of Ontario’s last tallgrass prairie habitats
By Gail Paquette Fifteen volunteers worked hard Wednesday morning to restore one of the most endangered ecosystems in Canada. The group was out at 9 a.m. planting native prairie grasses[…]
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