Lemoine Point Conservation Area
1441 Coverdale Drive K7M 8X7 Kingston, ON, Canada

half of our #HikeCRCA paddle at Lemoine Point has been ripped off the tree We are working on getting a replacement up. Consider your photos with the handle still valid for the challenge. Thank you for the emails letting us know, very disappointing. #ygk

DON’T TRY TO STRADDLE A TURTLE ON THE ROAD WITH YOUR VEHICLE ! When approaching a turtle on the road in your vehicle, especially a Snapping Turtle, it is NEVER ...a good idea to try and straddle and slowly drive over the turtle. A Snapping Turtle cannot retract into its shell like all other Ontario turtles, as a means of 'protection'. The 'plastron' (lower shell) is too small for them to retract into. The Snapping turtle will Instead defend itself by REARING UP, extend their long neck and lunge to SNAP as it is their only means of defence. The consequence of the turtle SNAPPING UP under the vehicle as it passes over them results in their getting caught in the undercarriage of the vehicle, often times rolling them over causing extensive injury or death. Even at slow speeds the result is usually a cracked carapace or plastron, broken jaw and limb and head trauma. Please STOP if it's SAFE to do so and help the turtle cross the road in the direction it is going. Even if you successfully straddle a turtle, most likely with consequence, we can guarantee you the vehicle behind you will not. Turtles are on the road at this time of year because they are gravid (egg carrying) females looking for a place to dig and bury their eggs. It will take 60 years to replace just ONE turtle who has not survived her road trauma. 60 YEARS ! All five species found in the Kingston area are at risk of extinction. Second only to habitat loss, road mortality is the biggest reason for the decline in their turtle populations. Smaller turtles like the Midland Painted Turtle, will often stay in the middle of the road like a sitting target or 'scurry' across the road, both actions often resulting in life threatening injuries or their demise. So please don’t straddle a turtle on the road and LOOK AHEAD ! SLOW DOWN ! GIVE THEM A BRAKE !

A friendly reminder to do your part and help keep our conservation areas clean and open: - Pack in and pack out. Do not litter on the trails, properties, or roadsides and dispose of items properly Dogs must be on a leash at all times please poop and scoop Practice physical distancing of 2m and do not congregate in groups. Do not use Beaches/benches/picnic areas - they are closed... Park in marked areas only, if the lot is full come back another time. Do not make your own parking space, you may be blocking the entrance for emergency vehicles or causing hazards for other vehicles See more

Conservation Ontario @conont The #outdoors and the joy of #birds should be safe and welcoming for all people." Ontario's #ConservationAreas continue to be a safe and inclusive space for everyone to experience and enjoy #nature equally. #StepIntoNature

Cataraqui Conservation has updated its Flood Watch for Lake Ontario and the upper St. Lawrence River today. For details, click the top link on our NEWS page: https://crca.ca/who-we-are/news/

Cataraqui Conservation has issued a Watershed Conditions Statement Water Safety today in response to a significant weather system crossing the Province. Expe...cted rainfall amounts are uncertain, but forecasts are calling for 35-75 mm from this event before it wraps up on May 1, 2020. Higher amounts are possible. A somewhat drier than average April, so far, has resulted in below average creek flows. The forecasted rainfall is expected to cause significant increases to current levels and flows. Widespread flooding is NOT expected at this time. However, localized inundation of low-lying areas is possible. If you witness flooding and/or require assistance your first point of contact is the local municipality. For full details visit www.crca.ca/news