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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...

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...

South Frontenac COVID-19 Implications: Quick Reference Guide

For Immediate Release                                                                                         

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 closed until further notice. While these offices are closed to the public, most municipal services will continue to be delivered and public communications via telephone and email are available during regular business hours.

Waste Facilities
All Township waste sites including hazardous waste, remain closed to the...

Fire Ban Status & Enforcement

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The Township would like to remind residents that effective March 20, 2020, a total fire ban has been in place across the Township. Fire bans are enacted by the Fire Chief in accordance with the Fire Protection & Prevention Act and applicable local by-laws.

A total fire ban means absolutely no open air burning unless you are using a cooking appliance with a mechanical shut-off (e.g. barbeque or propane stove). Most neighbouring municipalities have instituted similar total fire...

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 are the perfect recipe for disaster when burning in the spring.

This is one of the reasons that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) has put a total fire ban in effect for the provinces restricted fire zones, and why the Township and all surrounding Municipalities...