Quinte Conservation Envirominute Podcast

Did you know you can Adopt an Acre of Quinte Conservation Land and help preserve and protect natural heritage lands in your watersheds? By donating to our Adopt An Acre program you are contributing directly to the maintenance and improvement of these vital green spaces. Find out more in this week's podcast.

The Quinte Conservation Executive board directs the activities and the programs of our organization. Representatives from each of the 18 municipalities within the watersheds serve on Quinte Conservation’s Board of Directors. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Ontario has some of the country’s strongest treatment, testing, operator training and public reporting standards for its municipal drinking water. This is just one reason to say "no" to bottled water. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Many products that we use in and around our homes may contain dangerous chemicals. Paints, furniture strippers, and automotive products are some examples. We can all help to keep chemicals out of our drinking water sources. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Half the people in the Quinte Region get their water from a private well. Private wells must be properly maintained to ensure a safe water supply. Find out more in this week's podcast.

We are all familiar with the three Rs – reduce, reuse, and recycle. But have you heard about pre-cycling? Pre-cycling means thinking about the waste any items your purchase are going to make before you buy them. Find out more in this week's podcast.

If you live in a rural area or have a cottage the wastewater and sewage from your home is likely treated by a septic system. Septic systems can pollute drinking water sources if they are not properly maintained. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation's main goal is to ensure the healthy co-existence between the community, its environment and its economy. Our experienced and knowledgeable staff work hard to achieve this goal. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation owns and operates 36 dams and water control structures. Water levels in lakes and rivers are lowered each fall to provide additional storage space for spring melt waters. Careful consideration goes into altering water levels. Learn about the fall dam draw down in this week's podcast.

Have you seen the wooden fish on fences around our watersheds? Many people wonder what they are. Those fish are part of the Stream of Dreams program that we have been offering in local schools since 2008. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Nearly three million people in Ontario use and depend on groundwater every day. It is the source of drinking water for half the residents of the Quinte region. Find out how you can help protect groundwater in this week's podcast.

The HR Frink Conservation Area is a popular spot in the summer, but did you know that you can enjoy the trails in the winter, too? They are great for snowshoeing, winter hiking, and cross country skiing. Find out more about the HR Frink Conservation Area in this week's podcast.

Conservation Areas are great places to hike and picnic in the summer, but did you know there are many winter activities you can enjoy at local conservation areas? Find out more in this week's podcast.

Water conservation is usually top of mind in the dry summer months. However, there are still ways to conserve water in the winter. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Stewardship means being good caretakers or stewards of our environment. Our activities can have positive effects on land and water resources. Find out more in this week's podcast.

During winter, every two weeks I work with other staff members to sample snow conditions at 14 locations in the watershed area. At each snow sampling station the depth and weight of snow is carefully measured and recorded along with ground conditions. Find out why we do snow sampling in this week's podcast.

We often hear about our carbon footprint – but have you ever thought about your water footprint? Water is used to help produce a wide variety of things and it can be surprising how much water we use in the products we buy. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Did you know you can Adopt an Acre of Quinte Conservation land and help preserve and protect natural heritage lands in your watersheds? Find out more about this program and how you can help protect our local green and wilderness places.

Half the people in the Quinte Region get their water from a private well. Private wells must be properly maintained to ensure a safe water supply. Learn some simple things you can do to keep your well water safe in this week's podcast.

There are five basic types of wetlands found in the greater Quinte area. If you are lucky enough to have wetlands on your property, they might contain a combination of swamps, marshes, fens, bogs or shallow, open water. Find out more about wetlands in this week's podcast.