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Project Quinte 2017 Report

The Bay of Quinte is fortunate to have one of the longest-running research and monitoring programs in the Great Lakes system. Project Quinte a co-operative multi-agency research and monitoring project between the federal (Department of Fisheries and Oceans) and provincial (Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change).

This partnership has investigated the long-term effects of reduced phosphorus loadings on the Bay’s ecosystem. This includes researching and evaluating the Bay’s biological, chemical, and physical attributes before and after phosphorus control was implemented at municipal sewage treatment plants. As well, researching and monitoring have focused on fish populations, submerged aquatic vegetation, zooplankton and phytoplankton, Zebra Mussel colonization, and a host of other water quality indicators.

Lake Ontario Lakewide Action and Management Plan 2017

The LAMP is developed and implemented by the Lake Ontario Partnership, which is led by the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Environment and Climate Change Canada and which facilitates information sharing, sets priorities, and assists in coordinating binational environmental protection and restoration activities.

Recent News & Event

Federal funding for Bay of Quinte - Environment Canada announces funding for 5 restoration and protection projects for Bay of Quinte.

BQRAP August 2018 newsletter This newsletter covers: Water Soldier, It's election time, Hastings County Plowing Match, Rural Stewardship, and Osprey monitoring

Annual Report 2017

Osprey/Eagle Monitoring - You can help with the long-term protection of Bay of Quinte wildlife

Blue-Green Algae ... More Info

Landowner Stewardship Programs - Spring is just around the corner. Time to start thinking about projects around your property - livestock fencing, shoreline naturalization, etc. Check out all the funding programs Here.....

Septic Stewardship Program... More Info Find out if you are eligible for a free septic tank pump out and up to 80% cost sharing for minor repairs.

Healthy Soils Check-up Program - Farmers you could be eligible for FREE soil testing. More Info...

Lake Ontario/Bay of Quinte Water Levels Fact Sheet.

2018 desktop calendars ...Here Enjoy a new photo with a monthly calendar

Project Quinte 2017 Report
A multi-agency research and monitoring program for the Bay of Quinte

Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Lake Sturgeon research project

Water Soldier - Find out about the impacts of this invasive plant on the Bay of Quinte

A Summer of Science on the Bay. Follow as we highlight our partner agencies this summer.

1. Quinte Conservation

2. Environment and Climate Change Canada (EC)

3. Coastal Wetland Monitoring

4. EC and Canadian Centre for Inland Waters

5. Fisheries and Oceans Canada

6. Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

Ontario's Great Lakes Strategy - More here

Great Lakes Protection Act - Here

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