World Water Day is March 22, and there is no shortage of events and activities that you could participate in to celebrate. Keep reading for all the details:
Two Great Environmental Events in One Evening
Monday, March 19, 2007
The DRCC is hosting a public information session titled "Detroit River Research for the Non-Scientist" on Monday, March 19 at 6:00 p.m. Scientists who are actively involved with research in the Detroit River watershed will be providing information about their work and results. Speakers include:
- Robert McCrea of Environment Canada, speaking about Detroit River water quality
- Ewa Szalinska of the Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research, speaking about sediment quality in the St. Clair River-Detroit River corridor
- David Bennion of the United States Geological Survey, speaking about his work comparing historic and current maps of the Detroit River
The session will take place at the University of Windsor Faculty of Law in Room 2012. The law school is located at the corner of University and Sunset in Windsor. Parking is available in university lots or on the street. This event is free and open to the public. For more information, call Melanie at 519-982- 3722, or email coulter@detroitriver.ca.
Also Monday evening at 6:00 p.m. at the University of Windsor law faculty, the Environmental Law Society is presenting a lecture by The Climate Project's Walter Palmer. Mr. Palmer will present a live and interactive version of Al Gore's presentation from An Inconvenient Truth, complete with slides and visual aids. Mr. Palmer was trained by Al Gore to present this live version of the film with a Canadian perspective. This event will take place in the Moot Court, and is also free and open to the public. For more information, contact Andrew at langilla@uwindsor.ca.
With two great sessions to choose from, why not decide now to spend your Monday evening at the law faculty, and decide when you arrive if you are in the mood to hear about water quality or climate issues?
- DRCC web site
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The Climate Project
Volunteers Needed: Riverfront Clean-up
Tuesday, April 3, 2007 (rain date April 4)
Windsor's Clean City Committee is kicking off the Rose City Clean Sweep on Tuesday, April 3 with a large downtown cleanup, and the DRCC will be participating with a team. Participants should meet at Maiden Lane at 10:00 a.m., and will then disperse to their designated area to pick up litter before returning to Maiden Lane for a free bar-b-que lunch. Volunteers who would like to participate with the DRCC group are asked to email coulter@detroitriver.ca prior to the clean-up so we know how many people to expect.
If you aren't available for the launch but would still like to participate, teams of all sizes are invited to select an area to clean and sign up for the Rose City Clean Sweep during the month of April. More details about how to organize your clean-up and register are available on the web site.
- Clean City Committee web site
Nature 25th Anniversary Celebration
Thursday, March 29, 2007
For 25 years, Nature has been the benchmark of natural history programs on US public television, capturing the splendors of the natural world. Fred Kaufman, Emmy-award winning Executive Producer of Nature will present comments and a special video retrospective of the program on Thursday, March 29 from 6:30 -9:00 p.m. at the Cranbrook Institute of Science in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan. Families are welcome and admission is free, but space is limited so reservations are required. For reservations call 810-762-3028, or email michigantvevents@umflint.edu.
Pre-Opening Survey of For the Birds Woodlot
March 24, 25, 31, and April 1, 2007
For the Birds Woodlot is a privately-owned woodlot for birdwatchers in Colchester that will be opening in mid- April. Owner Forrest Emslie is inviting naturalists to participate in a survey of the woodlot prior to the public opening. The survey will start at 10:00 a.m. on March 24, 25, 31 and April 1, 2007.
Lunch and refreshments will be provided for all volunteers. For more information, contact Forrest at 219-735-4997 or 519-965-0721 or visit the web site.
Pesticide Forum
Thursday, March 29, 2007
The Friends of Mill/ Wigle Creeks are hosting the 2007 Pesticide Forum on Thursday, March 29 from 7:00- 9:00 p.m. Lots of information from a variety of organizations and suppliers will be available, and speakers include Dr. Delores Sicheri of the Windsor Regional Cancer Centre and Su Morin of the Canadian Organic Growers Association. This event will take place at the Essex Civic Centre, 360 Fairview Avenue West, Essex, on the upper level in the Council Chambers. The Forum is free and open to the public. For more information, call Caroline at 519-776-5209, ext 245, or email cbiribauer@erca.org.
- Friends of Mill/ Wigle Creek web site
Source Water Workshop
Saturday, March 31, 2007
On Saturday, March 31, an all-day workshop focused on water will be taking place at the Oneida Nation on the Thames (near London) in the Oneida Community Centre. In the morning , the Sustainability Network will be hosting an interactive capacity-building workshop on advocacy campaigning, while in the afternoon the Oneida Nation and the Water Guardians Network are co-hosing a public discussion and cross-cultural dialogue on source water protection.
A detailed agenda is available on the web site. This free workshop is open to everyone, although registration is required. To register, email Rolanda at publicworks@oneida.on.ca.
Grand Re-Opening: Great Lakes Museum
March 24 and 25, 2007
The Dossin Great Lakes Museum on Belle Isle, Detroit is having its grand re-opening on the weekend of March 24-25. The museum is open from 11:00 a.m. - 6:00 p.m., and the first 100 visitors will receive a free gift. Admission is free. The museum includes artifacts, exhibits, and stories of the Great Lakes. Two exhibits of note are the massive bow anchor of the legendary Edmund Fitzgerald and the restored smoking lounge of the S.S. City of Detroit III, which transports visitors back to the golden age of steamers. The museum is located at 100 Strand Drive on Belle Isle. For more information, call 313- 833-2661 or visit the web site.
- Dossin Great Lakes Museum web site
Public Open Houses
The City of Windsor is hosting a public open house regarding the East Windsor Cogeneration Centre on Tuesday, March 20 from 1:00-3:30 at Our Lady of the Rosary church, 2879 Riverside Drive East. For more information, call the City at 311.
St. Anne's High School Aquaculture and Great Lakes Educational Studies Program is hosting an open house on Thursday, March 29 from 6:00-9:00 p.m. for anyone interested in learning about their award- winning program and how they can support the program. The existing facility includes a 2,400 gallon Great Lakes aquarium as well as a number of research aquariums, but the department is hoping to expand the program when the school moves to a new building in the fall. If you are interested in attending or would like more information about how you can support this program, please contact Chris La Rocque, Program Coordinator at 519-735-6025, ext 344 or by email at clarocque9@cogeco.ca.
Kids...Sharpen Your Pencils
Monday, March 19, 2007
Ontario Nature is holding its 2nd annual youth writing contest for grade 7 and 8 students. This year's topic is "What will the environment be like in 2050?". The top three entries will receive a prize package, be published in ON Nature magazine, and be honoured for their achievement at Ontario Nature's annual meeting and conference in Peterborough. The deadline for entries is April 15, and the maximum word count is 700 words. Entries should be sent to: Youth Writing Contest, Ontario Nature, 366 Adelaide Street West, Suite 201, Toronto, ON M5V 1R9.
The Essex Region Conservation Authority is hosting a writing contest in cooperation with Sunoco Earth Day for students from kindergarten to grade 8. The topic is "Earth Day: Take the next step". The winners will receive a prize package, have their entries posted on ERCA's web site, and be honoured at the Earth Day celebration at Malden Park. The deadline for entries is April 13. Kindergarten and grade 1 students may submit a picture or story, while students in grades 2-8 should submit an essay of up to 700 words. Entries should be sent to: ERCA, Sunoco Earth Day Writing Contest , 360 Fairview Avenue West, Suite 311, Essex, Ontario, N8M 1Y6.
- Ontario Nature Writing Contest web site
- Earth Day Writing Contest web site
Don't forget about...
The Citizens Environment Alliance is hosting an environmental ethics workshop tonight, March 15, from 7:00-9:00 p.m. in the Katzman Lounge, Vanier Hall, University of Windsor. Call Suzanne at 519-973- 1116 or email ceaadmin@cogeco.net to register or for more information.
The Friends of the Detroit River are hosting their annual Keep-the-Boat Afloat fundraising dinner on Saturday, March 24 at the Wynadotte Boat Clun in Michigan. Doors open at 6:00 p.m. and dinner will start at 7:00. Advance tickets are $35 USD per couple, or $20 per person. For more information or to purchase tickets call Nancy at 734-675-0141 or visit the web site.
- Friends of the Detroit River web site
Environmental Job Postings
The Pembina Institute is seeking a Director for its policy operations in Ontario. The Pembina Institute provides policy research, leadership, and education on climate change, energy issues, green economics, energy efficiency and conservation, renewable energy, and environmental governance. This full-time position is based in Toronto. Application deadline is March 30.
The Canadian Urban Transit Association is seeking an Education and Training Coordinator. This full-time position is based in Toronto. Application deadline is March 26.
Wildlife Preservation Canada is seeking an Aviculture/Field Intern and an Aviculturalist for their Eastern Loggerhead Shrike Recovery Project. These positions will run from April to August, and are based in Carden and Dyer's Bay, Ontario. Application deadline is March 19.
Parks Canada is seeking an Aquatic Conservation Ecologist (Ecosystem Scientist III). Bilingualism is required. This full-time position is based in Cornwall. Application deadline is March 16.
The Canadian Environmental Network is seeking a National Caucus Coordinator. This full-time position is based in Ottawa. Application deadline is April 2.
The Sierra Club of Canada, BC Chapter, is seeking a Finance Manager. This full-time position is based in Victoria, BC. Application deadline is March 18.
- Pembina Institute posting
- Urban Transit Association posting
- Wildlife Preservation Canada posting
- Parks Canada posting
- Canadian Environmental Network posting
- Sierra Club posting
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