BELOW IS A PRESS RELEASE FROM THE SOUTH SHORE JOINT INITIATIVE
Current, factual information about the South Shore is now available in a new guide published this week by South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI). Your Guide to Prince Edward County South Shore IBA includes a map that highlights conserved and protected public lands, some of the 41 known species at risk documented in the South Shore as well as striking photos taken by local photographers.
What’s the difference between a Conservation Reserve and a Conservation Area? The answer is in the Guide. John Hirsch, SSJI’s president says “We are very proud of this publication. It provides important information and let’s everyone know how they can get involved in conserving the South Shore.” Pick up Your Guide at Prince Edward County Public Library branches, LCBO outlets, the Chamber of Commerce, local businesses and wineries.
SSJI Presents, a new series of public webinars, launches on November 30 at 7:00 PM with “What is a Conservation Reserve?”. The event features speaker Audrey Heagy, the Community Council Coordinator for St. Williams Conservation Reserve in South Western Ontario. St. Williams Conservation Reserve was established in 2004 and may serve as a model for the South Shore Conservation Reserve. Audrey will explain the process of developing a management plan, public consultation, collaborating with the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as well as most recently, with the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Everyone is welcome to participate in the webinar; however, space is limited. Please register for “What is a Conservation Reserve?” now at SSJI.ca. There will be an opportunity to ask questions using Zoom’s chat functionality.
SSJI Presents continues in January with a webinar featuring Pamela Stagg and Terry Sprague in conversation. These two local nature enthusiasts will explore the topic “Getting Hooked on Nature” from a personal and public perspective. Look for more information in the December edition of the SSJI e-newsletter The South Shoreliner.
The Ontario government is working to establish Point Petre and Ostrander Point as the province’s first new Conservation Reserve in more than a decade. Pick up Your Guide and join us on November 30 to learn more about protecting and enjoying the last undeveloped Lake Ontario natural shoreline and landscape.
