Credit Valley Conservation is proud to announce the acquisition of a keystone piece of our area’s natural heritage system – home to important natural features, and many species of plants and animals. In partnership with CVC, the Ministry of Natural Resources, Region of Peel and Ducks Unlimited have helped to protect this conservation land for future [...]
The summer newsletter of the Bay Area Restoration Council, Bringing Back the Bay – Summer 2010, is available at www.hamiltonharbour.ca/documents/newsletters/BARC_Summer10.pdf.
Grants are available for students and members of the non-profit conservation and environmental communities to attend the A.D. Latornell Conservation Symposium this November 17-19. Application deadline is Friday, September 10. See http://www.latornell.ca/pdf/2010/latornell_grant_brochure_2010.pdf.
To support BurlingtonGreen’s new outreach eco-program for kids, and fulfill their objective to have "youth inspire youth to take action", they are looking for a high-school graduate or College/University student/graduate to be a Go Green program Leader. Part-time, 12 hours/week. Application deadline Friday, September 10. Visit http://www.burlingtongreen.org.
Click here for the September 1, 2010 weekly bulletin.
SUDA periodically issues brief informational documents on topics related to urban development, and which are intended for general audiences. A recent one lists some of the social benefits of sustainable urban development. Releases on this and other topics can be found on SUDA’s website, at www.suda.ca/Information.html.
SUDA recently mailed and e-mailed letters to stakeholders of urban development in Ontario (builders, municipalities, and others) to bring their attention to the importance of sustainable urban development. As you know, the way our towns and cities grow and develop has a profound effect on our environmental, economic and social well-being. Places to Grow legislation [...]
HEN is looking for a Project Assistant to help with the HERE! Halton Enablers of Renewable Energy project. Funding is through the Youth Eco Internship Program. Applicants must be under age 30, not in school, and have a disability. This is a three-month placement. The job is in downtown Oakville at an accessible location. The [...]
For Climate’s Sake (formerly known as Association for Canadian Educational Resources) is seeking an Executive Director to provide management and organizational development to our growing organization, and to implement our strategic vision. The goal is to expand existing community-based forest biodiversity monitoring activities and educational programs, strengthen and build partnerships within Ontario. The focus will [...]
On Saturday, September 11, HERE! is hosting a Renewable Energy Fair at the Halton Regional Centre from 1:00 p.m. to 4:00 p.m. There will be solar and geothermal energy vendor displays and HERE! will be holding information workshops on solar PV, solar thermal, geothermal, and energy conservation throughout the afternoon. This event is free and [...]
