Quinte Conservation Envirominute Podcast

Some policies in the Quinte Region Source Protection Plan call for risk management plans. A risk management plan regulates how a significant drinking water threat activity is undertaken on a specific property. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Turtle nesting season is between late May and early July. That means June is a prime time to see turtles crossing the road to get to their nesting sites. Find out how you can help turtles in this week's podcast.

Summer is almost here and it’s a perfect time to take your workouts into the great outdoors. Get some tips for working out in our local Conservation Areas in this week's podcast.

Many people wonder if you can geocache at our local Conservation Areas. You may search for and place geocaches at our Conservation Areas as long as you follow a few guidelines. Find out more in this week's podcast.

You may hold your wedding or special event (such as family reunion picnics or photography sessions) at our Conservation Areas at no charge. Quinte Conservation owns 23 Conservation Areas that are open to the public. They are open daily from dawn until dusk. Find out how to enjoy your special event at a local Conservation Area.

Our activities on the land and water near drinking water sources can impact water quality and quantity. The Quinte Region Source Protection Plan contains policies to safeguard our municipal drinking water sources. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Hummingbirds and butterflies are desirable visitors to any garden. Find out how to make your garden inviting to these colourful visitors in this week's podcast.

Black-legged ticks are becoming more common in our area. Some of these ticks are infected with Lyme disease – which can be very dangerous to humans. It’s a good idea to take precautions against ticks when heading outdoors for a hike or other activities.

If you enjoy feeding wild birds in your backyard you might also enjoy growing your own birdseed. Growing your own birdseed is a fun and budget friendly way to invite birds into your backyard. Find out more in this week's podcast.

What can you do to protect drinking water sources? Start by being aware of where your water comes from. Water comes from the ground or from surface water like lakes and rivers. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Are you looking for a great family camping experience this summer? Camping season at our Depot Lakes Conservation Area and Campground is right around the corner. Find out more about camping at Depot Lakes in this week's podcast.

Many bee species are in decline because of habitat loss. Anyone with a backyard garden can help create more bee habitat. Creating a bee friendly garden is very easy. Even a small flower pot or patch can give a bee a home. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Feeding wild birds in your backyard can be an enjoyable past-time. Feeding other wildlife may not be such a good idea and may do more harm than good. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Is your community group looking for a way to help the local environment? If so, our Yellow Fish Road program might be a great way for you to get involved. This program’s goal is to help Canadians understand that storm drains are the doorways to our rivers, lakes and streams. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation staff monitor watershed conditions carefully all year. We are on duty, ready to alert municipal flood coordinators, the media, the public, police and other agencies of potential danger to lives or property from flooding. Find out more in this week's podcast.

With the Academy Awards coming up we thought we would like to nominate some of our friends in the animal kingdom for best actor awards. Our two nominees are the Eastern Hog Nose Snake and the Preying Mantis. Listen to this week's podcast and then vote on your favourite on our Facebook page.

It means that public health will be safeguarded and people will be able to depend on, clean, abundant municipal drinking water from their taps. It also means that good water supplies will be in place for the future economic growth and prosperity of our communities. Find out more in this week's podcast.

The best and easiest way to reduce your carbon footprint is to keep your car in the driveway and walk, bike or use public transit. If that’s not possible there are some ways to make your car trips more environmentally friendly. Find out more in this week's podcast.

If you have a large piece of property, you might want to consider creating a wetland on it. Natural and created wetlands provide important habitat for fish and wildlife. Find out more in this week's podcast.