Local youth from Eco Exeter to present at Partner Appreciation Evening
Please reply by March 14 if you would like to attend
Students from Eco Exeter are presenting at Ausable Bayfield Conservation’s Partner Appreciation Evening. The event takes place on Thursday, March 21, 2024, from 5 p.m. to 7:30 p.m., at Ironwood Golf Club, 70969 Morrison Line, 2 km east of Exeter.
The topic of the presentation is Away from pollution, towards solutions: Keeping plastics and other contaminants out of our water.
The Eco Exeter students are from South Huron District High School (SHDHS) in Exeter.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) will present the Conservationist of the Year Award, for the 41st consecutive year, at the evening.
Marissa Vaughan is Chair of the ABCA Board of Directors.
“We are thrilled and honoured to welcome the Eco Exeter students to present on moving from pollution to solutions, and protecting local watercourses from plastics and other contaminants, at our annual Partner Appreciation Evening,” she said.
“These young people are truly inspiring and they show the promise of the next generation of watershed stewards. We look forward to this evening where we will announce the Conservationist of the Year Award winner, honour our valued community partners, and present years of service awards to directors and staff.”
To attend the partner appreciation evening please reply (RSVP) by email (spavkeje@abca.ca) or phone (519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610) to Sharon Pavkeje, by March 14, 2024.
To learn more about the Conservationist of the Year Award, and the Partner Appreciation Evening, visit the Conservation Award web page.
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Contact your local wetland experts
Ausable Bayfield Conservation has 15 years of experience in creating wetlands with benefits to your property and your community.
These benefits include water quality and quantity, wildlife habitat, and recreation.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority provides site visits and design.
Our staff are also able to help to acquire the necessary permits, coordinate with contractors, plant native species, and address questions and future management.
Thanks to our funding partners, we have funding incentives available.
Call us for a site visit. Our phone number is 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610.
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Job Posting – Tree Planters Required
– To start in April through May (dependent on weather)
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority’s stewardship team is looking for energetic, enthusiastic people to plant trees, and contribute towards the health of the environment.
This is a fulfilling opportunity that provides valuable career-oriented skills.
The contract will begin in April, date depending on arrival of nursery stock, and will last approximately six weeks through April and May.
Generally, tree planters work Monday to Friday; however, some extended hours and weekend work may be required.
The tree planting schedule is weather-dependent.
The position is based out of Morrison Dam Conservation Area (MDCA) at 71108 Morrison Line, RR 3 Exeter; however, you will get to enjoy all that Spring has to offer, working outdoors, across the Ausable Bayfield watershed.
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Local well owners bring more than 100 well water samples to Water Wise event hosted by Kirkton-Woodham Optimists
Eighty-nine local people brought 111 well water samples to a Water Wise well water sampling event hosted by Kirkton-Woodham Optimist Club.
The event was held on February 27, 2024 at Kirkton-Woodham Community Centre.
The Optimists hosted the event in partnership with Huron Perth Public Health and Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley and Thames-Sydenham source protection regions. Event organizers made it easier for well owners to get their well water tested by providing bottles ahead of time and delivering the collected samples for testing.
The Kirkton-Woodham Optimists distributed 370 sample bottle kits to local well owners, with the help of Kirkton Market, Kirkton Library, Woodham Post Office, and Exeter Library.
They also distributed the sample bottles at the recent Family Day breakfast and with delivery to rural mailboxes. Well and septic experts were available, at the Water Wise event, to answer questions and provide information on maintaining well and septic systems.
The Optimists hosted the event to make it easier for local people to get their well water tested. Water sampling and testing is a key step in ensuring water is safe for you, your family, guests, your neighbours, and your community, according to source protection region staff.
Anyone who picked up a bottle or had one delivered but missed the event can still take it to one of several public health locations for testing.
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Buying Conservation Dinner 50-50 tickets gives you chance to win while helping to support local projects
The Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (ABCF) is selling 50-50 raffle draw tickets, leading up to the Conservation Dinner, in support of local community projects. There are 1,000 tickets printed and the cash prize could be as high as $5,000 if all tickets are sold. Tickets are $10 each.
Chris Keller, of the Exeter Lions Club, is Chair of the Conservation Dinner Committee.
“Buying 50-50 raffle draw tickets, to raise money for community projects of the Conservation Dinner, is a great way to show support for your community while also having a chance to win a large cash prize,” he said.
The Conservation Dinner is a community fundraiser of the Conservation Foundation, the Exeter Lions Club, and the watershed community.
The 50-50 Raffle Draw is to be held during the 34th Conservation Dinner, on Thursday, April 11, 2024 at 9 p.m. at South Huron Recreation Centre in Exeter.
50-50 draw tickets are available now. People can buy their ticket from any Exeter Lions Club or Conservation Dinner Committee member. They can also contact Ausable Bayfield Conservation Foundation (at the office at 71108 Morrison Line, east of Exeter, just south of Highway 83) or by phone at 519-235-2610 or toll-free 1-888-286-2610.
Tickets must be sold in Ontario (Lottery Licence #M835224).
Net proceeds from the draw are to be donated to local community projects.
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Nature Day Camp week added at Morrison Dam Conservation Area
There has been such interest in Summer Nature Day Camps that a week at Morrison Dam Conservation Area near Exeter has been added.
Both the July 8-12 and July 15-19 weeks are at maximum capacity and fully registered with a waitlist.
The third week of Summer Nature Day Camp now takes place at Morrison Dam Conservation Area, for Ages 6-12, on July 29 – August 2.
Week 4 of Summer Nature Day Camps, at Rock Glen Conservation Area, Arkona on August 12-16, is now available for campers ages 6-12.
To learn more visit the Summer Nature Day Camps web page.
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Job Posting – Water and Planning Technician
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) has an employment opportunity for a Water and Planning Technician.
Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority is positioning itself for the future.
We are seeking an individual to fill the position of Water and Planning Technician.
This is a full-time position within the Water and Planning department of the ABCA.
This is an excellent opportunity for an individual seeking to begin and/or advance their career in conservation and to develop and grow their skills in an environment where staff work together toward a common goal.
The ABCA has a positive team working environment and provides opportunities to assist other departments in a wide range of projects.
The successful candidate will enjoy working at the ABCA’s administrative office located at the Morrison Dam Conservation Area and South Huron Trail system.
This is an excellent career opportunity to learn and use a wide range of skills in a conservation authority that is active and dynamic.
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