Is the Moira River polluted?

The Bay of Quinte, into which the Moira River flows, has been designated as an area of concern under the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the U.S. Further, studies have shown that the Moira River is the source of 70% of Arsenic loadings to the Bay and that the Deloro site is the major contributor …

Where does the Moira River come from?

The Moira River is a river in Hastings County in eastern Ontario, Canada. It travels from its source in the centre of the county to the Bay of Quinte at the county seat Belleville ….

Can you boat on the Moira River?

Location is a sandy/gravel shoreline with marsh that is used as a boat launch to the Moira River for recreational boaters, particularly kayaks and canoes. It has a steep gravel slope to the water’s edge, and is below a busy bridge crossing the river with highway 37.

What fish are in the Moira River?

Moira River is a stream in Ontario, Canada. The most popular species caught here are Walleye, Smallmouth bass, and Largemouth bass. 326 catches are logged on Fishbrain. Please use your best judgement when determining where you can fish, and make sure you follow local rules and regulations.

Where is the Moira River in Ontario Canada?

Moira River is a stream in Ontario. Moira River is situated nearby to Belleville, close to Belleville Harbour. The Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is located in the Belleville Armoury in Belleville, Ontario. Hastings and Prince Edward Regiment Museum is situated 1½ km north of Moira River.

Is the Moira River runnable in spring?

The Moira is one of the more moderate of the highway 7 springtime runs, and host to a popular river race every year. The river is usually still runnable after most of the other rivers in the area have become too low. The weir at the put in is not runnable at any level, so put in on the left bank downstream.

Is the Moira River the same as the Skootamatta River?

This canoe route guide contains maps for the entire length of the Skootamatta River and the Moira River downstream of Moira Lake. Both rivers are divided into sections, three sections for the Skootamatta River and four sections for the Moira (see map below).

Where are the conservation areas on the Moira River?

CONSERVATION AREAS The Moira and Skootamatta Rivers flow past four conservation areas owned and maintained by Quinte Conservation, and several conservation lands. Embracing the scenic Skootamatta River at the western limits of Flinton, the five-acre Flinton Conservation Area contains the Flinton Dam.