Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan :: Healthy Bay, Healthy Community

Our Accomplishments

Sewage treatment plant upgrades and optimizations

Phosphorus load restrictions on sewage treatment plants

Phosphorus reductions at sewage treatment plants from 215 kg/day (1970s) to 15 kg/day

Decommissioning of former industrial sites

Carbon filtration at all water treatment plants

Stormwater management guidelines for the Bay of Quinte to protect water quality in the bay.

Habitat enhancement and restoration programs have resulted in over 40 kilometers of shoreline have been planted with native trees, shrubs and grasses to reduce erosion and improve habitats.

Over 800 hectares of wetland have been either rehabilitated or protected.

2010 is the ninth year of the Community Wildlife Monitoring Program where attendance at the annual workshop broke the 100 person mark, an all-time record.  

Completed fish and wildlife habitat and fisheries management plans, natural heritage strategies, and a regional pollution prevention and control plan.

 

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....