The Area of Concern

 The Bay of Quinte was designated an Area of Concern in 1985 by the International Joint Commission (a Canadian-American Great Lakes watch dog), under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the United States.  Areas of Concern are communities, bays and rivers on the Great Lakes system where human activities have severely damaged the quality of the environment.  Currently, there are 10 such designated areas on the Canadian side of the Great Lakes, 26 in the United States, and five that are shared by both countries.  In each Area of Concern, government, community and industry partners are undertaking a coordinated effort to address the environmental challenges through a Remedial Action Plan.

Environmental concerns in the Bay of Quinte were due to excess nutrients, persistent toxic contamination, bacterial contamination and the loss or destruction of fish and wildlife habitat.

 

Recent News & Events

The Habitat Enhancement Program has funding assistance
available for eligible shoreline projects. Click on The Plan in Action

Bay of Quinte RAP moves forward with new staff.
Three new staff members join the RAP team. Read More...

Photo contest with a Twist
We are looking for your great shots of "The Bay".
Click on the Get Involved link.

New Look and Web features.
We have added some new features to our web site. Read More

Water Soldier, an invasive aquatic plant.
This aquatic invader was found for sale at a local garden centre. Read More 

Habitat Enhancement Program
For the concrete retaining wall project - click on The Plan in Action link above.

Annual Report 2009
You can find our annual report under the Publications link. We have been a busy place.

Zebra Mussels
It has been 20 years since the sinister little zebra mussel arrived  Read More...

Quinte Area Birds Returning
The Quinte Area Bird Report has been updated for the week of May 4th, Read more....