Algae

The term “algae” covers many different organisms capable of producing oxygen through photosynthesis (the process of harvesting light energy from the sun to generate carbohydrates).…

Be Septic Savvy

Most rural homes and cottages use a septic system. When working properly, septic systems can provide a safe and reliable way to treat your household…

Have Your Say About The Bay

As the Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan moves closer to its ultimate goal of removing the Bay from the Areas of Concern list, your…

Healthy Soils Program

One of the environmental challenges with the Bay of Quinte’s water quality is phosphorous from rural and urban sources. There are opportunities on the farm…

Marsh Monitoring Program

By participating in Community Wildlife Monitoring Program you are helping in the rehabilitation and long-term protection of the Bay’s overall ecosystem. As wetland birds and…

Osprey

The Bay Of Quinte Remedial Action Plan Is Looking For Citizen Scientists To Help Locate And Monitor Ospreys/Eagles Nests Around The Bay Of Quinte. The…

Rural Stewardship

Let Us Help Make Your Projects A Reality With Cost-Sharing Incentives. Did you know that rural landowners have a very important role to play in…

Shorelines

Shorelines are a critical and sensitive link between land and water, often called “the ribbon of life”. The land and shallow water that meet at…

Stormwater

Did You Know That Everything That Goes Down The Storm Drain Goes Into The Nearest Body Of Water - Untreated. Stormwater runoff refers to rain,…

Urban Stewardship

A rain garden is an inexpensive way to manage the stormwater runoff from your yard. Rain gardens are placed between stormwater runoff sources (roofs, driveways,…