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Recent News

Out on the water in July -  Looking for "Water Soldier".

This month, BQRAP Environmental Technician, Mary Gunning, volunteered with a multi agency team to locate and identify colonies of "Water Soldier", an invasive aquatic plant species that has been found in the Trent River. Dave Simon, Invasive Species Outreach Liaison working with the OFAH, says" Unfortunately we found several colonies established in new areas of the Trent River. Now, we have to decide the best method to try and eradicate this plant. For information go to www.invadingspecies.com. As well, there is an article on the home page of this site.   

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Out on the Water in June - Sawguin Creek Marsh Monitoring

We're Out on the Water and this time it's a lot warmer.  

With the warmer weather here, there is a lot to do in the marsh. The RAP crew is out setting temperature loggers, checking the water bugs and finding some interesting wetland inhabitants.   As we get into the warmer summer months monitoring will continue and we will keep you updated on more interesting discoveries.

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 Go to our photo gallery page, under News/Events, to see more photos.


Quinte Areas Birds Are Returning

The report features sighting from Prince Edward County, Presqu'ile Provincial Park and beyond.

Click here for the  Main Birding Page then scroll down to the topic headings and click on Quinte Area Bird Report to read this week's summary.

With warmer temperatures finally returning this weekend, if you are out birding, you should see a large variety of summer residents returning. 

 

 

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....