December 15, 2008
As
2008 comes to an end, I would like to thank you for your interest in
the Detroit River Area of Concern. I hope that 2009 brings even more
participants to our events (cleanups, tree plantings, etc) because
restoring and protecting the Detroit River requires all of our
dedicated efforts. Stay tuned to our newsletters and continue checking
our website events page for exciting 2009 events!
Looking forward to working with you in the New Year!
Natalie Green, RAP Coordinator
postmaster@detroitriver.ca
Did you know??
Did you know that the holiday season is one of the most wasteful times of the year?
You can help reduce the amount of waste by following some of these tips:
- Wrap gifts in a towel or old newspaper (the comic strip section is decorative and entertaining)!
- Make your own wrapping paper by decorating scrap paper or left-over tissue paper.
- Make a gift such as cookies, cakes, or your own soap
- Ornaments made of fallen pine cones and a bit of glitter are beautiful! Mix water and flour to create your own non-toxic glue.
- Give a potted plant or reusable food containers
- Make your own cards and reuse cards to create gift tags next year
- Put your lights on a timer instead of leaving them on all night
- Save ribbons and bows and reuse them next year
- Share your "green holiday" knowledge with others!
Detroit River could be a source of clean power
For more details, visit http://www.ns.umich.edu/htdocs/releases/story.php?id=6842
Left: Professor Michael Bernitsas next to his research equipment.
Photo credit: Scott Galvin, U-M Photo Services
Christmas Bird Count
A 5$ participant fee is required.
Saturday, December 20 - Cedar Creek 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Monday, December 22 - Point Pelee 8:00 am -5:00 pm
Sunday, December 28 - Lakeshore
Thursday, January 1 - Detroit River 8:00 am - 5:00 pm
Save the Date...
for these upcoming events
Friends of the Detroit River (U.S) Holiday Book Sale
Various dates - see below
The Friends of the Detroit River (U.S.) are hosting a holiday book sale on weekend from 9 am to 5 pm on December 20-21.
The Book Sale includes an amazing selection of books on nature,
conservation, field guides, children's nature books, note cards, conservation
literature and philsophy, local history and more! You won't find a better
selection in the Detroit Area!
Also
featured at the Holiday Book Sale are 2009 Calendars of the Humbug
Marsh Unit of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. The
calendars are $5 US each and proceeds benefit the Detroit River
International Wildlife Refuge.
Location:
2674 W. Jefferson Trenton, MI
Lower level of the temporary Trenton City Hall
Signs that say "Book Sale" will be out front
Also remember to add these important dates to your calendar:
DRCC Public Advisory Council Meeting - January 19, 2009 at 5:30 pm
State of the Strait 2009 - April 28 2009
Environmental Job Postings
Bird Studies Canada is seeking a Conservation GIS Specialist to their National Headquarters and Research Centre in Port Rowan, Ontario, adjacent to the Long Point World Biosphere Reserve. The position closes December 22, 2008.
Three positions are open with the Department of Fisheries and Oceans. Closing dates vary. Visit the links below for more details:
The Safe Drinking Water Branch of Ministry of the Environment in Windsor is looking for a Drinking Water Inspector. The position closes December 16, 2008Long Point Region Conservation Authority is seeking a Source Water Protection Technician (contract) to help with the preparation of Source Protection Plans under the Clean Water Act. Applications will be accepted until January 7, 2009.
There are various job openings posted on the International Association for Great Lakes Research's job board. Visit their website to see a list of positions available in the U.S. and Canada.
Golder Associates is seeking to hire a full-time Laboratory Technician (Junior) for their Windsor office. Visit their website to apply.
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