2022 News

Maple Madness 2022 A Rousing Success
Even with a slightly altered menu of activities due to continued precautionary health measures, Cataraqui Conservation’s 2022 Maple Madness event p...

Gates on the Cataraqui Trail to Close April 1, 2022
Cataraqui Conservation will be closing and locking the gates on the Cataraqui Trail on Friday, April 1 (no this is not an April Fool’s joke).
At th...

Flood Watch Update - Gananoque River System
Update: Flood Watch was lifted April 4, 2022, conditions have returned to normal status.
Cataraqui Conservation has issued an update to the Flood ...

Flood Outlook Downgraded to Water Safety Statement for Inland Lakes & Streams
Update: Water Safety Statement has ended (April 4, 2022), status is currently normal.
Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Water Safety Statement to...

Spring Forest School Registration - Early & Home Learners
Registration is now open for our spring Forest School programs at Little Cataraqui Creek Conservation Area. We offer programs for early learners, 2...

Snow Surveys: A Crucial Part of Flood Prevention Process
Monitoring water levels is a year-round endeavour for Cataraqui Conservation staff. It’s an important component in fulfilling a key part of the org...

Creature Feature - Porcupine
The North American Porcupine (Erethizon dorsatum)
Thorn Pig, Quill Pig, or North American Porcupine, what ever you refer to them as, our North Amer...

Flood Watch Issued for Gananoque River System
March 23, 2022 - Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Flood Watch today for the Gananoque River System.
Weather Situation:
Daytime highs above ze...

March 17, 2022 - Flood Outlook for Inland Lakes & Streams
Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Flood Outlook Statement due to above seasonal temperatures and forecast rainfall in the coming days.
Weather Si...

Maple Madness for All Ages – Learning Beyond the Sugar Bush
It’s that wonderful time of year when the days start to get longer, and we notice a shift in the season. As the temperatures start to rise above z...

Source Water Protection - Home Heating Fuel Risk Management
Many residents living within the Cataraqui Source Protection Area have tanks either inside or outside their homes which contain home heating oil us...

Cataraqui Trail Projects Update
The hard-working folks with the Cataraqui Conservation Operations team, along with the Friends of the Cataraqui Trail, municipal partners and dedic...