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

Our Projects & Programs

Habitat Enhancement Program

Out in the Community with our Habitat Enhancement Program.

 We have new categories for the Habitat Enhancement Program with funding available at various levels for circle-ad2-web.jpgspecific projects, if you meet project eligibility requirements.
The categories are:
• Shoreline Naturalization
• Fencing
• Planting/Buffer Zone
• Osprey Platform
• Wildlife Pond Habitat Creation

Download the brochure with all the information Here...

For a complimentary site visit and technical advise contact:

 

Mary Gunning
BQRAP Environmental Technician, Quinte Conservation
613-968-3434 ext 106  mgunning@quinteconservation.ca

Caroline Zawadzka
Landowner Contact Specialist, Lower Trent Conservation
613-394-3915 ext 225  caroline.zawadzka@ltc.on.ca


Community Wildlife Monitoring Program

In 1985 the Bay of Quinte was declared a pollution hotspot. Among the problems was a dramatic loss of fish and wildlife populations and their habitats.

The Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan and its partners carry out actions to rehabilitate the Bay. Wildlife monitoring is part of the process, as wetland birds and frogs are good indicators of environmental health.

By participating in this program you are helping in the rehabilitation and long-term protection of the Bay’s overall ecosystem.

The program offers the Marsh Monitoring Program that includes bird and amphibian monitoring. Volunteers can monitor for either or both species. Another program is called FrogWatch Ontario . This is a good entry level program, great for families due to its simplicity.

You will receive training and support through the Community Wildlife Monitoring Program. For more information contact Terry Sprague, Community Wildlife Monitoring Coordinator at tsprague@kos.net or 613-476-5072 or the Bay of Quinte RAP at 613-394-3915 ext 214.

Download the Community Wildlife Monitoring brochure here...


The concrete wall is down and over 300 feet of shoreline has been restored.

This was a partnership between the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program, Bay of Quinte RAP and Lower Trent Conservation.  A great team effort has resulted in a successful shoreline restoration project.

The Bay of Quinte RAP and its partners have rehabilitated 225 ft of shoreline by helping to implement the removal of a concrete retaining wall and naturalization of the shoreline. Click here to see the latest photos

If you are interested in restoring, enhancing or protecting a natural shoreline. You might be eligible for funding assistance through our Habitat Enhancement Program (see below). For more info contact:

Mary Gunning, BQRAP Environmental Technician, Quinte Conservation - mgunning@quinteconservation.ca or 613-968-3434 ext 106

Caroline Zawadzka, Landowner Contact Specialist, Lower Trent Conservation, caroline.zawadzka@ltc.on.ca or 613-394-3915 ext 225

 

P1030684 web.jpg Concrete retaining wall

P1030793 web.jpg In the middle of construction

P1040548 web.jpg A beautifully restored shoreline


Coastal Wetlands Monitoring Program

Wetlands are transitional areas between land and water providing habitat, improved water quality, and flood protection. In the summer, the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan partners monitor for bird, frog/toads, fish, aquatic invertebrates, water chemistry, and vegetation in 15 representative coastal wetlands around the Bay.

If you are interested in any of these programs contact 613-394-3915 ext 213

Recent News & Events

The Bay in a new way. Collect all ten ads and you could win a fishing charter for 4 people with Bay of Quinte Charters More info here....

Osprey Cam We are back on-line and both Osprey are at the nest. Enjoy

Habitat Enhancement Program
You might be eligible for funding assistance. More here...

April 2012 E-Newsletter
Now posted under News & Events/News Releases

BQRAP Annual Report 2011.
Read More.... 

Fall 2011 Semi-annual Newsletter
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Bay of Quinte Interpreted.  The winning photos and several interpretations Click here...

Zero P Zero Worries
If you purchase lawn fertilizer this year, choose a bag that is phosphorus-free. That means ZERO is the middle number, i.e.: 10-0-5. http://www.zeropzeroworries.ca/

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

Quinte Area Bird Report The Quinte Area Bird Report is updated weekly. Read more....