Herbicide application for roadside invasive phragmites starts August 17, information session August 12

Management control efforts for invasive phragmites will be taking place along roadsides throughout the City of Belleville and Prince Edward County starting the week of August 17th.

 

In preparation for this process, Quinte Conservation invites the public to an Invasive Phragmites Information Session on August 12 to learn more about:

•             Identifying Invasive Phragmites

•             The negative impact this species has on the Quinte Watershed

•             The Quinte Region Phragmites Management Area (QRPMA)

•             Roadside control project and the herbicide being used

•             Long-term management efforts

•             Opportunities for residents to support long-term control efforts

 

Event Details

What: Invasive Phragmites Information Session

Where: Quinte Conservation Office at 2061 Old Hwy 2, Belleville ON

When: August 12, 2026

Time: 6:00 pm – 8:00 pm

Cost: Free

Register: https://events.quinteconservation.ca/default/detail/2026-08-12-1800-Invasive-Phragmites-Information-Night2

 

Invasive Phragmites (Phragmites australis) is an aggressive, subaquatic plant that spreads quickly and outcompetes native species for water and nutrients. The roots release biochemicals into the soil that hinder the growth of surrounding plants, therefore allowing them to form dense colonies.