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Cataraqui Conservation Issues Flood Watch Warning

Kingston ON – Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Flood Watch for Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River today due to the elevated water levels.

Higher than normal water levels persist, and further increases are expected. The current level on Lake Ontario is about 75.3 metres above sea level (masl), nearly 0.5 metres above average for this time of year, about 0.35 m below the record high for this time of year set in 1973, and about 0.3 m above typical summer peak. Heightened risks may start...

Quinte Conservation Issues a Flood Watch for Lake Ontario and The Bay of Quinte

Lake Ontario is expected to continue to rise over the coming month. The International Lake Ontario – St. Lawrence River Board has forecasted that if the weather conditions continue within normal ranges for this time of year, the water levels are predicted to reach 75.3 m this week and reach peak levels in mid-May around 75.56 metres. This is below the peak of 75.88 metres seen in 2017 and 75.92 metres observed in 2019.

Higher than normal water levels have continued throughout the winter and into the...

South Frontenac COVID-19 Implications: Quick Reference Guide

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Emergency Declaration
The Township of South Frontenac declared a State of Emergency on March 26, 2020.

Township Offices
The Township Offices and other facilities remains...

Fire Ban Status & Enforcement

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South Frontenac Fire & Rescue Free Brush Drop Off

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A fire ban can seem like an unnecessary inconvenience at a time when many people are stuck at home and seeking to burn yard waste; however, dry grass, windy conditions and a moment’s distraction...