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Bay of Quinte RAP @BQRAP

The Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan and its partners are, successfully, under-taking actions to rehabilitate the Bay of Quinte.

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Knowing your baseline nutrient levels and then setting target levels will help save money on fertilizer and reduce phosphorus runoff, protecting water quality. bqrap.ca/get-involved-learn/… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop
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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-learn/… @BellevilleON @quintewest
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Attract pollinators to your garden and protect water quality. You could be eligible for $750. to make it happen. #bqrap @BellevilleON @quintewest @Greater_Napanee
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After the Remedial Action Plan is complete there needs to be a long-term plan in place to ensure the Bay of Quinte doesn't backslide. There will be additional stressors from population increases, development, and climate change. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/phosphor…

Phosphorus Management Plan - Bay of Quinte Remedial Action Plan

The main issue with the Bay of Quinte has always been the amount of excess phosphorus entering it from both rural and urban sources.

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Bay of Quinte is famous for its Walleye and Bass fisheries. Plan a fish fry this summer. Follow consumption guidelines in the Guide to Eating Ontario Fish. ontario.ca/page/guide-eating…
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Bay of Quinte fish are healthy, abundant, and great eating. Check the Guide to Eating Ontario Fish for consumption advisories. ontario.ca/page/guide-eating…
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After the Remedial Action Plan is complete there needs to be a long-term plan in place to ensure the Bay of Quinte doesn't backslide. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/phosphor…
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Spring has sprung. It's time to get on the fields and get to work. We offer cost-sharing programs that can help your bottom line and improve soil health and water quality. bqrap.ca/get-involved-learn/… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioBeef @OntarioFarms @BeefFarmersON @quinteca
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This Quinte West park is a beautiful spot to enjoy the Bay of Quinte and to plane watch. #bqrap #bayofquinte #quintewest
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The Bay of Quinte RAP has reduced the amount of phosphorus entering the Bay from multiple sources, both rural and urban, such as sewage treatment plants, stormwater run-off, and agricultural land practices. bqrap.ca/environmental-chall… #bqrap #bayofquinte
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Knowing your baseline nutrient levels and then setting target levels will help save money on fertilizer and reduce phosphorus runoff. bqrap.ca/get-involved-learn/… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop
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Urban stormwater is rainfall and snowmelt that runs off impermeable surfaces like driveways, and parking lots. As it travels across these surfaces it pick up pollutants before running into the storm drain. mailchi.mp/d3c4665d5979/bay-…
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Restricting livestock access to a watercourse improves water quality, reduces erosion, and enhances biodiversity. bqrap.ca/get-involved-learn/… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioBeef @OntarioFarms
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Spring water levels still high on the Bay of Quinte and the birds are singing.
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Developing buffer strips on marginal farmland along a watercourse or wetland. Is a long-term commitment that not only protects vulnerable areas but also improves farm profitability and sustainability by enhancing soil health and reducing runoff. @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop #quinteca
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Knowing what's going on with your soil can save you money and increase yield. Book your Free agricultural soil testing today! Plus we offer a cover crop seed grants. bqrap.ca/get-involved-learn/… @OntAg @OntarioSoilCrop @OntarioBeef @OntarioFarms @BeefFarmersON @GrainFarmers
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Our May newsletter is ready. This month covers: What's Running Under Your Street, Water Soldier, Eutrophication, and Free Soil Testing and a Cover Crop Grant. mailchi.mp/d3c4665d5979/bay-…
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The development of a Long-Term Phosphorous Management Plan for the Bay of Quinte Area of Concern is one of the remaining key activities to be undertaken before delisting can be considered. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/phosphor… #bayofquinte #bqrap
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The Phosphorus Management Plan for the Bay of Quinte will help maintain the Bay in a healthy and sustainable condition. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/phosphor…
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We greatly reduced the amount of phosphorus entering the Bay of Quinte. However, despite this progress, phosphorus levels and growth of undesirable algae blooms continues to be an ongoing issue in the Bay. bqrap.ca/who-we-are/phosphor…
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