Quinte Conservation Envirominute Podcast

In the summer half of our household water is used outside on lawns and gardens. Inside our homes we use the most water in the bathroom – over half is used for the toilet and shower. Find out how to conserve water in this week's podcast.

Agricultural activities are widespread throughout the Quinte Region and most farmers are excellent stewards of our land and water resources. Some agricultural activities are potential threats to drinking water sources because of the possibility of contaminants getting into ground and surface water. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Dams are a common site in our watershed. Quinte Conservation is responsible for 39 dams and water control structures. Dams can look like great places to boat, fish, swim or play, but they can be very dangerous. Learn some safety tips in this week's podcast.

Dams are a common site in our watershed. Quinte Conservation is responsible for 39 dams and water control structures. Dams can look like great places to boat, fish, swim or play, but they can be very dangerous. Learn some safety tips in this week's podcast.

Summer is perfect time to get outdoors with your family. People of all ages can enjoy a picnic. Many of our conservation areas feature great picnic spots. 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 in this week's podcast.

Some of our activities can pose a threat to the quality of our drinking water sources. In the Quinte Region, a Source Protection Plan is in effect that outlines the steps that must be taken to reduce the risk posed by drinking water threats. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Conservation Areas are great places to take your dog for a walk. But keep in mind that even well-behaved and small dogs need to be on a leash. Find out why in this week's podcast.

Would you like to increase your wildlife viewing opportunities? Why not create habitat in your own backyard? Find out how 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 here. Try one of the 20 interior sites and experience the private and peaceful camping that Depot Lakes offers. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Some policies in the Quinte Region Source Protection Plan call for risk management plans. A risk management plan sets out how specific activities, that pose a significant threat to a municipal drinking water source, must be carried out on a certain property. Find out more in this week's podcast.

We often get questions about hunting on Quinte Conservation lands. Quinte Conservation makes certain remote forested properties available to hunters and trappers on a permit basis. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Quinte Conservation has over 60 kilometres of trails in 20 areas open to the public. Find out more about our trails in this week's podcast.

The Yellow Fish Road program’s goal is to help Canadians understand that storm drains are the doorways to our rivers, lakes and streams. Preventing pollutants from entering our storm drains is critical to protecting and improving water quality and aquatic habitat. Find out how you can get involved in this week's podcast.

Some areas surrounding our public drinking water sources are sensitive to contamination. These are the ‘vulnerable areas’ where pollution can easily find its way into the public water source. 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.

It’s spring – the time of year that many homeowners start to think about improving and developing their property. Before you begin work near any hazardous lands, contact Quinte Conservation. Find out more in this week's podcast.

You can become a citizen scientist and join the Watershed Watch program. The Watershed Watch Program is Quinte Conservation project that encourages volunteers to help collect valuable weather information. 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, and other agencies of potential danger to lives or property from flooding. Find out more in this week's podcast.

Activities on the land and in the 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 if you are affected by the plan in this week's podcast.