Bay of Quinte RAP

While eating fish is part of a healthy diet, fish can sometimes contain harmful contaminants from natural sources or human activities. Based on their size, type and location, certain fish may be more suitable to eat than others. Check the guide. ontario.ca/page/guide-eat…

Do you live on the Bay of Quinte waterfront? Natural waterfronts help prevent erosion, provide habitat and help improve water quality. This program provides you with a free site visit, a customized planting plan using native plants. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… #bayofquinte

Knowing your baseline nutrient levels and then setting target levels will help save money on fertilizer and reduce phosphorus runoff. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioBeef @OntarioFarms

Spring is on the way. Book your free agricultural soil testing, Today. Knowing what's going on with your soil can save you money and improve yields. Talk to our stewardship tech about the cover crop seed grant. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioFarms

According to our 2024/2025 Fish Consumption Survey the favourite fish to eat from the Bay of Quinte was Walleye. Check out the Guide to Eating Ontario Fish consumption advisories. ontario.ca/page/guide-eat… #bayofquinte

Our March newsletter is published. It covers the Annual Report 2025, Water Levels, and Rural Stewardship grants. mailchi.mp/21885ebb4936/b…

Bay of Quinte has a balance of prey and predator species and the excellent water quality to support them throughout their lifecycle. ontario.ca/page/guide-eat… #bayofquinte

Reduce the amount of polluted stormwater running off your property. Rain gardens absorb and filter stormwater and provide habitat for pollinators. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… #bayofquinte

Spring is just around the corner. We can help with projects that improve soil health, increase yields, protect water quality, and reduce erosion. Call today and talk to our stewardship techs. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioFarms

Once the RAP is complete the Bay of Quinte needs a long-term plan to address on going stressors to the bay's water quality. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/pho… #bayofquinte

Both point and non-point sources of pollution add excess phosphorus to the Bay of Quinte, which can cause algae blooms. Sometimes these blooms can contain toxins. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l…

Do you know what point and non-point sources of pollution are?

Bay of Quinte fish are abundant, diverse and great eating. Check the Guide to Eating Ontario Fish to make informed choices about consumption amounts. ontario.ca/page/guide-eat…

Tonight is the Marsh Monitoring presentation, Register Now! marshmonitoring2026.eventbrite.ca

Knowing your phosphorus levels reduces fertilizer costs and planting a cover crop reduces soil erosion. Win - Win! bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioBeef @OntarioFarms

Spring is almost here. It's a great time to start planning your garden projects for the year. A rain garden is a useful and beautiful addition to any yard. A chat with our stewardship techs is a good starting point. bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… #bayofquinte

Spring is just around the corner. Get a head start on spring projects. Have a chat with our stewardship techs about how we can help, Today! bqrap.ca/get-involved-l… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioFarms

We've come a long way! There are only 3 environmental challenges left and the final reports are in the editing phase. Stay tuned for next steps. bqrap.ca #bayofquinte

Here is our February 2026 Newsletter. It covers Out with the Old - In with the New, Marsh Monitoring presentation, and the Great Lakes Report mailchi.mp/e8243.../out-w…

Soon, it will be spring. A great springtime activity is monitoring for frogs and wetland birds. Learn how you can become a citizen scientist. Register at - marshmonitoring2026.eventbrite.ca