Quinte Conservation Envirominute Podcast

Winter can be a beautiful time to get outdoors, visit a Conservation Area and take some photos. A few tips will take your winter photos from good to great. Learn more in this week's podcast.

Snow shoeing is the fastest growing winter sport – it’s even growing faster than snowboarding. That’s probably because it’s a relatively inexpensive sport that is easy to learn and provides a great outdoor workout in the winter months. Find out more in this week's podcast.

What is the source protection plan for the Quinte Region? It describes and directs how 11 local municipal drinking water sources will be protected and kept clean and plentiful. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Happy New Year from Quinte Conservation! This time of year people are making all kinds of resolutions, such as losing weight and saving money. Why not make an environmental resolution too? We have a few for you to choose from. Find out more in this week's podcast.

The Lott Dam is located on the Moira River in the City of Belleville, about 400 meters upstream of the Pinnacle Street Bridge. There is also a pedestrian bridge on site connecting to the waterfront trail. Find out more about the purpose of this dam in this week's podcast.

Beaver Meadow Conservation Area is located off of County Road 11 in Prince Edward County near Picton. Two short hiking trails branch off from the parking lot, each ending at a scenic observation platform overlooking the wetland. Find out more in this week's podcast.

We all rely on clean, safe drinking water when we turn on our taps. Water testing and treatment are important steps in ensuring safe municipal drinking water but the first step is to protect our water right at its source. Find out more in this week's podcast.

The Dwarf Hackberry is a species at risk. The main threats are development, logging, wind and disease. They are also at risk from bark beetles, snails, deer, as well as invasive plants. Find out more about this small tree in this week's podcast.

Saving energy is good for the environment and can also save money. There are ways that we can all help by doing seemingly small things. Listen to some simple tips for your hot water heater that will help you save energy and money.

The Bobolink is a species at risk. Their populations have declined considerably over the past half century. As a wide ranging species that migrates in and out of Ontario, there are likely several causes for this decline. Find out more in this week's podcast.

This week we’re featuring Massassauga Point Conservation Area located in Prince Edward County overlooking the Bay of Quinte. In the early 1990s, the Friends of Massassauga volunteer organization was formed, and with their help, the Massassauga Point Conservation Area has continued to be a showcase for both natural and human history. Find out more in this week's podcast.

There are ways to improve our overall health and well-being and be kind to the environment without sacrificing cleanliness. There are many green alternatives when cleaning. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Garlic Mustard is a plant from Europe that was introduced to North America in the 1800s as a culinary herb but is now considered an invasive species. It displaces native ground cover and alters soil chemistry to best suit its own growing conditions. It can quickly take over an area. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Constructed in 1990, this dam is located on the Moira River in the City of Belleville, slightly upstream of Highway 401. The Wishart Dam is one of six ice control dams in Belleville. 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. And, on top of that, it has a program to protect municipal drinking water sources from contamination and depletion. Find out more reasons to say "no" to bottled water in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation is concerned about off leash dogs at some of our conservation areas. Even if your dog is friendly and well trained, it is important that all dogs are kept on a leash for public safety. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Our Regulations and Planning staff are out making site visits every day. Some of these visits are for permits or to investigate violations. These knowledgeable and dedicated staff members work hard to protect our watersheds. Find out more about their important work in this week's 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.

Earth Day is just around the corner – April 22nd. Quinte Conservation would like you to make everyday Earth Day. By doing little things every day you can make a huge difference! Find out what you can do in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation owns and operates over 35 dams and water control structures. In this week's podcast find out about the Second Depot Lake dam.