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Realizing a Vision for Conservation Through Collaboration
August 2017 OCCP Newsletter
  Floods, Fires, and Connecting the Dots
 

Reflecting On Our Cooperation

As we celebrate beautiful British Columbia in August, we invite you to consider how OCCP's Statement of Cooperation outlines priorities and commitments for protection of sensitive ecosystems and connectivity in the Okanagan Valley.  Our Statement of Cooperation commits OCCP Partners in their belief that...

"… the Okanagan Valley natural system is a unique and special place.
The Okanagan Valley is an area of uncommon richness of biodiversity. The mixture of large lake/riparian habitats, undeveloped grasslands and dry forest habitats host species that do not occur elsewhere in Canada, making the Okanagan one of Canada’s three most endangered ecosystems with international importance. The area also forms a biological corridor that connects the shrub-steppe habitats of the Columbia Basin with the grasslands of the Thompson Valley and coniferous forests to the north.

The corridor is crucial for many species of birds that migrate through it annually between summer and winter ranges. It is also key to the long-term movement of species as they adapt to changing environmental conditions, including climate change. As the climate warmed after the last ice age, the corridor was the principal portal of entry of southern plants and animals into the dry grasslands of central British Columbia. The area is home to an increasing number of people drawn by the superb quality of life - the beauty of the landscape, the mild climate, and a richness of resources. It supports a wide range of agricultural, forestry, manufacturing, recreational and tourism activities."

OCCP Action Team News

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Mapping the Shoreline of Okanagan Lake
An update to the Okanagan Lake Foreshore Inventory and Mapping (FIM) report has taken on additional significance in light of this year’s historic lake levels. The report data was collected last year and a final version was completed this spring providing a summary of the condition of the Okanagan Lake shoreline in 2016.
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Connecting Ecosystem Connectivity Plans with the Experts
At a recent meeting for the ecosystem connectivity planning initiative, the word of the day was SILO-BUSTING, which, if you think about it, is really just another word for connectivity!  Again and again we heard from the group of local planning experts about the great need for coordination of plans across all governments, industries, regions, and land-uses.  It is time for everyone to think more about connectivity…
There was a lot of concern around the meeting table.  One participant exclaimed, in response to our Principles, that they lose sleep over their long-time concern for this issue.  We proposed the following Conservation Principles at the beginning of this meeting:   
  • we agree ecosystem connectivity is essential to a healthy ecosystem
  • we observe that we are facing our last opportunities to protect ecosystem connectivity in the Okanagan.
  • we recognize ecosystems have already been impacted by a lack of connectivity.
  • we understand that ecosystems have important cultural, social, and economic values.
  • we recognize that developing common ground for protecting natural ecosystem connectivity corridors benefits everyone.
  • we recognize that protecting connectivity is more successful with collaboration across all jurisdictions.
  • we acknowledge that our actions today affect many generations to come.
  • we endeavour to ensure that the ecosystem connectivity corridors we plan are defined by the best available scientific, traditional, and social knowledge.
Over the course of the day we reviewed maps and focused on how to enhance and protect connectivity across each type of land tenure, and how best to communicate about this project.  Following a suggestion from one participant, we all went outside to view a proposed pilot corridor in person, rather than just on maps.  This led participants to comment what a good opportunity for a low-elevation corridor still exists on the landscape across from UBCO campus, and what a huge economic value for tourism natural corridors are.  We also discussed how important First Nation cultural values are across this landscape, and how we can facilitate more First Nation voices at the table, and support the protection of cultural heritage as we work to protect connectivity corridors.

Many expressed what a large and difficult task implementing a corridor, with so many different interests, tenures, and levels of regulation across the landscape.  However, participants also commented that having the corridor plans on a map begins the conversations needed to come up with solutions, and makes people consider connectivity more closely in their plans in these areas.  It turns out that everyone in this valley has a responsibility for the protection of ecosystem connectivity, and by coordinating our efforts, we can make a significant impact on keeping our Okanagan ecosystems healthy.

An enormous Thank You to all who attended this meeting.  We received some incredibly valuable advice from our small group of invited experts, and we look forward to more meetings with other government, industry, academic, and public representatives.  Thank you to funding from RDCO, Environment Canada, and the Real Estate Foundation of BC for supporting the coordination efforts and resources that OCCP was able to provide for this meeting. For more information about Planning for Ecosystem Connectivity, please visit the OCCP Website.
Connecting with an Animal's Perspective in Okanagan Ecosystems
Make way! Bees, Bighorn sheep, and badgers are travelling through the Penticton Archives & Museum!  “How Do We Get From Here to There? Traveling the Green Highway”, OCCP's travelling exhibit about ecosystem connectivity, has joined forces with digital artists from UBCO, artists and beekeepers from Armstrong, and Border Free Bees, for it's exhibition at the Penticton Museum and Archives this summer. This month, we have an
This exhibit looks at how animals use natural pathways, or wildlife corridors, to travel finding food, water, shelter, and mates, and hopes to increase awareness of the importance of wildlife corridors. Animals have a difficult time getting their needs met when human developments, like towns, roads, vineyards and power lines interrupt wildlife corridors.  “This science, new to some, highlights the importance of keeping wildlife populations connected so that they stay viable and are better able deal with environmental changes like climate change,” said Dennis Oomen, Penticton Museum & Archives curator.

The exhibit offers hands-on activities for families to experience life for an animal looking for ways to move around the Okanagan Valley. They can explore natural and human-made landscapes through a digital map, and build their own pollinator garden to improve bee connectivity in a 3D neighbourhood.

Complementing the bee connectivity portion of the exhibit is a set of 12 hexagonal hassocks, featuring 12 most important flowers according to local beekeepers in North Okanagan (around Enderby). The hassocks were felted in a community workshop facilitated by local Grindrod artist Cathy Stubington. Visitors to the museum are also invited to make their own xeriscape seed packet courtesy of the Kelowna Nectar Trail Project.



The travelling exhibit is a community outreach initiative coordinated by the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program (OCCP). This exhibit is part of a broader project that the OCCP is undertaking to enhance habitat connectivity in the Okanagan.  OCCP is helping local governments work together to plan for the protection of a network of wildlife corridors, but we also hope to inspire local individuals and communities to take action to support habitat connectivity in their own neighbourhoods. This project is a collaboration of UBC Okanagan’s Centre for Culture and Technology and the Complex Environmental Systems Lab, with assistance from Border Free Bees and the Okanagan Collaborative Conservation Program.
Update from Bald Range
Ecologist Don Gayton met with Dan Denesiuk, MFLNRO-Range and Tanis Gieselman, OCCP to take stock of the invasive species management trials that Don implemented at Bald Range in West Kelowna last year.
The Bald Range is an important area of grassland that acts as a habitat hub along the North to South migratory corridors on the west side of the lake. The invasive weed infestation has continued to spread, particularly uphill to the west of the gully, and along the gully itself. A casual inspection was made for the biocontrol of St. Johnswort, the Chrysolina beetle. Only two beetles were found in two hours in the infestation area. There were a few pockets of defoliated plants, but it was difficult to tell whether the damage originated from the beetles or from the hot, dry conditions. There were so many plants that the number of beetles released may not have been a match, and it was suggested that another batch of beetles may be needed. 

The bunchgrass seed that was planted in spring did not appear to have germinated in any of the plots, despite the same seed-lot germinating freely in a greenhouse, and ample moisture this spring to support germination. A few native plant species were noted still clinging to existence between the weeds in the most heavily infested area.  These species are being considered for use in fall planting trials on some of the untreated research plots on-site. 

Clipping of the weeds was done in the fall on one patch, and another plot was clipped during the visit, and appears to have an effect.  St. John's Wort was just starting to disperse their seeds during the July 27th visit.  With this large of an invasion, mowing when the flowers just finish would be recommended, but care needs to be taken that large equipment is not brought in, that might disturb the weeds, or accidentally start a fire in dry conditions. Several mowing treatments have been proposed for further testing to reduce the weed invasion in this sensitive grassland.

Fire has been recommended to control forest encroachment and tree density in this grassland, but there is concern that fire will help spread the weeds.  An updated Ecosystem Prescription and Management Plan is needed for further work on controlling forest encroachment, and reducing forest density at the edge of this grassland.  A number of partners are seeking support for this part of the initiative to enhance grassland habitat and winter range at Bald Range.


OCCP in the Headlines
OCCP and SOSCP were recently featured by Judie Steeves in the BC Outdoors Magazine and Okanagan Life Magazine. See the latest issues to learn more about how conservation programs take action to enhance protection for local biodiversity.
 

Partner & Conservation News

Recovering After the Flood
“Now that the Okanagan is recovering from the high water levels and spring flooding, it is time to turn our attention to repair. While our instincts may be to hardscape and arm the foreshore, experience shows that appropriate set backs and a naturalized foreshore has more power to protect property from flooding and erosion in the long run, not to mention the benefits this brings to our lake water quality and our communities." - Bryn White, SOSCP Program Manager.  


Lakeshore landowners receive a wide range of benefits from living on the lake, and this benefit carries with it a greater responsibility in helping to maintain this community resource. This responsibility has been particularly great in 2017, due to the flooding event, and many landowners are facing the great responsibility of cleaning up the lakeshore after the flooding.  OCCP and SOSCP have been collaborating with governments to to enhance the availability of resources to help lakeshore landowners navigate the process of repairing and mitigating flood damage on their property, using Best Practices for the health of Okanagan Lake environment.

For example, did you know it is an offence to dump sand in or adjacent to the lake or water bodies?  The Regional Districts offer free sandbag pick-up in the North Okanagan and Central Okanagan.

Natural areas of shoreline along lakes in the Okanagan are rapidly disappearing. The recent update of Foreshore Inventory and Mapping on Okanagan Lake shows that only 41% of shoreline is naturally vegetated, and the remaining natural areas are being lost over time.  Water quality, wildlife, and property values are at risk when natural areas are removed or degraded. 

The flooding this year has caused additional damage to shorelines, and it is very important to consider regulations and Best Practices for works along any shoreline.
 
What You Need to Know About Foreshore Recovery 
from the SOSCP August Newsletter

Learn about provincial and local government permit and approval requirements before you consider undertaking activities in or near a shoreline, stream or wetland. Contact your local government office, and the provincial FrontCounter BC at 1 877 855-3222. 
 
The Province of BC would like foreshore landowners to understand the rules and regulations related to foreshore flood protection works and recovery. This information bulletin outlines what waterfront landowners are entitled to do related to flood protection and post-flood recovery works on private property and under what circumstances they are required to contact and obtain authorization by the Province. For example:
  • Waterfront landowners are entitled to protect their property from flood damage with flood protection works on their own property, which is above the natural boundary or normal high water mark of the adjacent lake or stream.
  • Landowners are not entitled to construct flood protection works on Crown land fronting their property, including filled areas that extend beyond the property below the natural boundary without authorization. 
  • Where a local government has constructed flood protection works on private property, it is the responsibility of that local government to notify a habitat officer and take measures to remediate the site, if required.
  • All post-flooding recovery works that require making changes in and about a lake or stream (i.e., debris removal, erosion protection, dredging, beach creation) require authorization.
Information on how to obtain approval to rebuild or repair a dock is also available by calling the Province of BC at FrontCounter BC at 1 877 855-3222. A dedicated provincial staff member will be on hand to answer any questions and provide up-to-date information.
 
Caring for your Foreshore
There are helpful resources available to guide waterfront landowners who want to undertake foreshore flood protection, repair measures or just a makeover that will have the positive benefits of erosion, water quality and property value protection.
NCC Lands in BC Closed Due to Fire Risk
In response to the extreme fire situation in British Columbia, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is suspending public recreational access to all its lands in the province. This is a precautionary measure in order to minimize the chance of human-caused wildfires in any more of the province, and to contribute to public safety. NCC owns and manages numerous publicly accessible conservation areas across BC. Under normal conditions the land trust encourages and welcomes low-impact recreation use of these special sites. But in the face of the current fire situation across the province the organization is taking the proactive step of prohibiting recreational access on its lands. All NCC properties are closed to the public until further notice. More info here.
 
A Message from the North Okanagan Naturalists Club
A public meeting will be held at City of Vernon Council Chambers on Monday, August 14th at 5:30 pm, concerning the City’s plans to put certain Commonage properties under new zoning that would restrict development to larger properties.  There is background in the complete package, available at the City’s Council web page.  Citizens are invited to attend and to speak to Council.

One member wrote to George Heyman, Minister of Environment on Friday bringing attention to the BX Creek Wetland project and concern regarding the 20th St. expansion that is scheduled to cut through the conservation area starting this month. They would like to encourage others to write letters to elected officials, as well.  There is also a petition at change.org
2017 Taxonomy and Rank Updates from the BC Conservation Data Centre
As part of standard business, the BC Conservation Data Centre annually releases updates to document changes to Conservation Status Ranks of selected species and ecological communities, additions of new species and ecological communities in B.C., and changes in species taxonomy and ecological community classification.
The 2017 CDC changes to taxonomy and Provincial Conservation Status Ranks for species, and changes in classification and Provincial Conservation Status Ranks for ecological communities are now available through BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer (BCSEE).  BCSEE is the provincial standard (Resource Inventory Standards Committee - RISC) for scientific names, English names and species codes (RISC codes) for animals (vertebrates and invertebrates). 

Details of the 2017 taxonomic, classification, and rank changes can be found on the Conservation Data Centre Recent Data Changes web page.

Archive files of previous year’s taxonomic, classification, and rank updates are available for download from our Archive of Changes web page.

For example "There were a total of 429 bees added to the database.  The ranks that are associated with most of the bees were determined via the General Status program and have not been fully reviewed by the CDC. The bees in the genera Bombus have had a thorough internal review and as such occur on the red, blue and yellow lists where appropriate.  There are two species on the red list. Six species are on the blue list. There is one introduced species of Bombus."

Please make use of our web tools to access information on species and ecosystems at risk!
  • BC Species and Ecosystems Explorer - Through this application you can generate lists of provincial species and ecological communities; conduct searches based on a number of criteria options, including conservation or legal status, and spatial distribution; print your results, or download them to Excel; and access related reports and documents.
  • CDC iMap Theme - Use our customised iMap Theme to view mapped known locations (occurrences) of species and ecosystems at risk and print occurrence records.
  • DataBC - Download shapefiles of CDC mapped occurrences through the Data Distribution Service.
  • Species and Ecosystems Information Portal - This site guides you to search for or submit information relating to B.C.’s animals, plants and ecosystems.
For more information on the above tools, and more, please visit our Explore Data web page. If you have any questions, please don’t hesitate to contact us. cdcdata@gov.bc.ca
Seeking Technical Advisory Committee for South Okanagan Conservation Fund
The Regional District of Okanagan- Similkameen (RDOS) is seeking qualified individuals to volunteer as a member for the newly established South Okanagan Conservation Fund Technical Advisory Committee (TAC). Committee members will be appointed by the RDOS Board of Directors, based on qualifications, expertise and experience.  Learn more here.
Allan Brooks Nature Trailer and Upcoming Events
A big shout out and thank you to our Brooks’ Nature Trailer sponsors. Your generous support allowed us to engage over 14,000 people off-site through public outreach programs this past year. Real Estate Foundation of BC, TELUS, Foord Family Foundation, Honda Canada Foundation, BC Hydro, FortisBC, Vancouver Foundation, Environment & Climate Change Canada, Vernon Teacher’s Association, United Way North Okanagan-Shuswap, Bannister Honda, and Vernon Rotary Club. 

Watch for the Nature Trailer at the Grindrod Garlic Festival August 20th! 

From September 18-24, 2017 in Vernon, BC. RespectFest 2017 will be a week-long multicultural event with four main themes: respecting our land and environment; honouring our indigenous history and roots; understanding our multicultural history, and recognizing the strengths that diversity brings to our community and nation. RespectFest is funded by the Government of Canada as part of Canada 150.

There are still spaces left for our Summer Nature Camps! Sign your kids up today for fun hands on learning all summer long! Summer programs are offered by age group on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays and run July 4 to August 24, 2017. With a different theme every week!

Wine and Wild Things Gala Fundraiser
SAVE THE DATE Sept. 23, 2017

Supporting Our Species - SOS

Shorebirds of a feather...
Western Grebe (Aechmophorus occidentalis) are a black and white bird species with swan-like necks that should be considered in lakeshore management decisions, as they are a red-listed resident of the Okanagan. The North arm of Okanagan lake is only one of three breeding sites remaining in the Province. The species are quite social, in both migration and reproduction (between 10-100 nests found in colony).  Protecting nests from large boat wakes with wake-free zones is one recommended way to help keep this species in our lakes.
 
The Sandhill Crane (Antigone canadensis) used to visit the shores of Okanagan Lake.  However, it was declared extirpated here as of 1996, due to agriculture, urbanization, and their habit of nesting on the shoreline among shrubs and emergent vegetation makes them vulnerable to nest losses as a result of changes in the water level.
 
Although they are currently not considered at risk due to being widespread across the province, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) species could be of concern in B.C. due to there being fewer than 30 active colonies with approximately 20 pairs of breeding birds. Pollution and the disturbance to their habitat (i.e. Cottonwood rookeries) make them more vulnerable. The Okanagan Valley is an important wintering area.

Conferences & Workshops

BC Nature Conference and Fall General Meeting
“Lakes, Grasslands and Forests”
September 21 - 24, 2017
Hosted by the North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club (NONC), Vernon

The North Okanagan Naturalists’ Club looks forward to welcoming you to the City of Vernon and the Greater Vernon area for an exciting lineup of activities focused on nature.
It’s getting closer! Register now: Go to the NONC website, and click on the Fall General Meeting page for the Conference Program and all of the details and forms.
ONA hosting river restoration workshop
Okanagan Nation Alliance is hosting a River Restoration Workshop, "15 Years Of Restoring Salmon Habitat in the q̓awsitkw Okanagan River", on October 3 and 4 in Penticton. The workshop will discuss the stream analysis and hydraulics that directed the restoration designs and describe the planning, construction, monitoring methods and successful results. Presenters include Kari Alex and Camille Rivard-Sirois, Okanagan Nation Alliance Fisheries Department, Lauren Terbasket, En'owkin Centre and Robert Newbury, Newbury Hydraulics. More information here. Proposed agenda here. Download registration form here. For more information contact Dominique Alexis at dalexis@syilx.org or 250-707-0095 ext 201.
Building SustainABLE Communities conference
The Fresh Outlook Foundation is hosting its 7th Building SustainABLE Communities conference in Kelowna November 21-24.

The overarching theme for this highly acclaimed event is Innovation Through Collaboration, with major sub-themes being Climate Action, Water Stewardship, Food Systems/Security, and Community Capital / Infrastructure. Workshops will focus on ecological economics, community engagement, and sustainability for young professionals. And breakout topics include leadership and governance, sustainable development, active transportation, community health and climate change, local prosperity, collaborative change, ecological imperatives, and the sharing economy. While 90 speakers from all sectors have been confirmed (see the Preliminary Program), there are a few speaking slots left. If you have an up-to-the minute story to share (especially one about innovation and/or collaboration) please contact jo@freshoutlookfoundation.org.

Whatever your area of interest, there’s plenty to intrigue, inform, and inspire you at BSC! There are also many unique and fun ways for you to interact with other delegates… check out the SustainAbility SchmoozeFest, SustainAbility Village, and Tasty Talk Dine-Arounds. For more info and to register, visit www.freshoutlookfoundation.org
Recent Webinars Now Online
The Yellowstone to Yukon Conservation Initiative (Y2Y) hosted its first CPMC webinar on June 12. In the first In the first of the series, Dr. Michael Proctor of Birchdale Ecological presented an informative update on his grizzly bear research in British Columbia.
In case you missed it, here is a recording of the webinar.

Columbia Basin Trust Non-Profit Essentials Webinar Series 
Non-profit organizations in the Basin can now access high-impact educational modules with the Non-Profit Essentials Webinar Series. The Trust has partnered with Vantage Point, experts in learning opportunities for volunteers and non-profits, to develop and deliver the webinar series that explores important topics non-profit societies face today. Combining online videos with slide notes and workbooks, the series offers tools to expand the knowledge and build capacity in non-profit organizations across the Basin. 
Click here to connect to the online training webinars.

South Coast Conservation Program Species at Risk Series
In case you missed it, the recording of the third South Coast Conservation Program (SCCP) webinar in the "Species at Risk" series is now available in two parts on the SCCP YouTube channel.

Events

Something's Fishy at the EECO Centre!
‘Fins and Fur’ Exhibit
Late each summer the land locked Kokanee salmon make their annual spawning run along the tributaries and waterfront of Okanagan Lake. Through the fall, local streams will be full of the red, fresh water cousins of the Sockeye along with hungry black bears ready to fill their bellies.  Now through early-October, you’re invited to learn more about this interesting and important animal relationship in the Okanagan at the ‘Fins and Fur’ exhibit in the Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan or EECO.  It’s open Tuesday through Sunday in Mission Creek Regional Park, Springfield and Durnin Roads.

Kokanee Interpretive Programs
 You’re invited to witness an annual rite of nature while learning more about the life of the Kokanee salmon.  Check out the Regional Parks ‘Kokanee Spawning Interpretive Program’ weekends in Mission Creek Regional Park off Springfield Road and Hardy Falls Regional Park in Peachland. Parks Interpreters will be at both locations to answer questions and share Kokanee secrets weekends from 12 noon to 4:00 pm beginning Saturday, August 19 at Hardy Falls Regional Park and August 26 at Mission Creek Regional Park.  Weekday school tours and special presentations for community groups start September 11th and may be booked by donation through the EECO (Environmental Education Centre for the Okanagan).
 
For more information on these and other EECO and Regional Parks programs visit the Regional District website or contact the EECO at 250-469-6140.
Bee-utifying the Bee Pasture
Watering and Stewardship Event
Saturday August 12th  8 am – 10 am 
 Please let us know at ecoartokanagan@gmail.com if you can come! It has been a long hot season and our rain barrels on the pasture are empty. Come join us on Saturday Aug 12 in the early morning – bring some water and water our plants! We will also fence some of the young shrubs that are being eaten by deer and have been eaten by marmots! We have chicken wire and other wire fencing on the site as well as some stakes –– so bring  a wire cutter, a hammer and work gloves. This should only take us a short amount of time but well worth it as the season progresses and the deer get munchier. We can pull a few weeds if we have time.

Volunteer for Bee-Decking the Meadow
We would use a couple of volunteers to help with parking and serving some tea on our Bee-Decking the Meadow dates:  see below. If you can spare a couple of hours on Tuesday August 29 5:30 – 8 pm (the event is part of the Parks Alive programming so we’ll have music!) or on Monday September 4 9:30 – 11 am please contact us at ecoartokanagan@gmail.com!

Funding Opportunities

BC Community Gaming Grant (Environment)
Applications accepted: July 1st - Aug 31
Community Gaming Grants support eligible not-for-profit organizations that deliver community programs that benefit the citizens of British Columbia. Read more here.

Real Estate Foundation of BC
Application Deadline: September 6    
The REFBC grants fund research and knowledge mobilization, public and professional education, initiatives that support law and policy analysis/reform, and other land use and real estate related projects that benefit BC communities.  Applications for general grants are accepted in the area of sustainable land use, built environment sustainability, freshwater sustainability, and local and sustainable food systems.  Read more here.
 
Telus Community Foundation (Thompson-Okanagan)
Application Deadline: September 8     
Community Board members choose programs that focus on youth, demonstrate social or technological innovation in program delivery, and involve arts & culture, education & sport, or health & well-being in our environment. Read more here.
 
Mountain Equipment Coop
Application Deadline: September 10
Access and Activitiy and Capacity Building grants enable people to enjoy the outdoors and support conservation initiatives. Read more here.

NSERC announces awards nominations and grants
Is promoting science your passion? Take advantage of the following great opportunities from the Natural Sciences and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Nominate an individual or a group for an NSERC Award for Science Promotion The nomination deadline is September 1, 2017. Info [here](http://www.nserc-crsng.gc.ca/Prizes-Prix/SciencePromotion-PromotionScience/About-Apropos_eng.asp). Or, apply for an NSERC PromoScience Grant. The application deadline is September 15, 2017. Info here. NSERC invites applications that promote the natural sciences and engineering to Canada's young people, particularly to groups such as girls and Aboriginal peoples that are under-represented in scientific and engineering careers. In addition, NSERC is issuing a targeted call for applications that focus on resources, tools and professional development for teachers. These professional development programs must be outside of accredited courses or degree requirements. Subscribe to the NSERC newsletter here.

Nature Conservancy of Canada Round 3 of Other Qualified Organizations (OQO) Program
Application Deadline: Ongoing until November 1
The Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) is pleased to announce Round 3 of the Other Qualified Organizations (OQO) Program.  Funded by Environment and Climate Change Canada and administered by NCC, the program will provide up to $5 million in support of conservation in communities across Canada. Land acquisitions closing between April 1, 2017 and January 31, 2018 will be considered under Round 3 of the OQO Program, and applications will be accepted until 5:00pm EST on November 1. Read more here.
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