Archive for Action Alerts

Concern over Dumping as Burlington Airpark Expands

May 12, 2013 No Comments by

The Burlington Airpark is building approximately 20 New Hangars suitable for most single and light twin general aviation aircraft and will start being available as early as the spring. The airport will be expanding and emerging as Halton's Regional Airport.

There …

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Oakvillegreen Offering Native Trees for Sale

May 06, 2013 No Comments by

Oakvillegreen is offering a variety of native trees for sale, grown from locally gathered seed. Orders are due by Thurs. May 9. Trees will be delivered to Oakville on Sat. May 11. Look through their brochure to find a tree …

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2013 Conservation Awards of Excellence are now open!

Mar 27, 2013 No Comments by

Nominations for 2013 Conservation Awards of Excellence are now open

Do you know an environmental champion? An environmental champion can be your friend, co-worker, neighbour or family member, or it could be a local youth or a school group, business or …

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New Environmental Job Postings

Mar 20, 2013 No Comments by

Conservation Council of Ontario, General Manager. Toronto, no later than March 30. 

The Conservation Council of Ontario is a provincial association of organizations and individuals dedicated to environmental conservation. We promote networking, collaboration, and innovation in conservation practices. Through our programs …

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Stream of Dreams Opportunities for Schools, Corporate Groups or Community Events

Mar 19, 2013 No Comments by

Make A Difference In Your Local Community!

Looking for a way to motivate your group to be more environmentally aware & active? Sign up for the Stream of Dreams program today!

Participants learn about local water issues, conservation and environmental protection. They …

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Credit Valley Conservation Job Postings

Mar 18, 2013 No Comments by

Job postings for a number of positions have been made available on the Credit Valley Conservation website:

Natural Heritage Technician – Wetlands

Anticipated Start and End Dates: April 29 to December 13, 2013 Contract

Summary of Functions: Inventory, document and evaluate the wetlands of …

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New, Larger Blue Bins and Free Pick-Up Events

Mar 07, 2013 No Comments

There is a new, larger Blue Box becoming available and new items will be accepted starting April 1. Free Blue Boxes will be available to Halton residents at any of 8 pick-up events across the region throughout March.

To …

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Credit Valley Conservation Seasonal Job Postings

Mar 07, 2013 No Comments

Credit Valley Conservation is now accepting applications for seasonal parks positions at Terra Cotta, Island Lake and Belfountain Conservation Areas.

Posted positions are:

Conservation Areas Maintenance Worker
Customer Services Representative – Terra Cotta CA, Halton Hills (Weekends and Holidays)
Customer Services …

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2013 Call for Applications for Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund

Mar 06, 2013 No Comments

Ontario is providing grants to help communities take action to protect and restore their corner of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin.

Grants are available for projects that take place in Ontario within the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence …

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Volunteer Opportunities with Giant’s Rib Discovery Centre

Mar 06, 2013 No Comments

The Discovery Centre Needs Your Help!

Are you interested in the Niagara Escarpment World Biosphere Reserve? Do you want to learn more about it and contribute to its protection?
Volunteering with the Giant's Rib is one way you can do that. …

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