News – November 16th

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3 days ago

Over the winter, TREC has been working with Carr’s Wildlife Centre to create educational signage for over 30 birds native to PEI as part of a new exhibit! This display focuses on birds which rely on saltmarshes for food, breeding, nesting, and much more.We would like to thank the Wildlife Conservation Fund for funding this project, and are so excited to see the display when all the renovations to the centre are complete!Be sure to follow @carrs_wildlife_centre on Instagram for progress updates of all the changes happening to the centre!Carr’s Wildlife Centre is looking to continue partnering with environmental groups in order to create more impactful and educational exhibits that highlight the importance of conservation. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 week ago

Are you interested in working in watershed restoration, pursuing an education in environment or a related field, or just finishing up post secondary education and looking for a place to start your career? TREC is currently hiring multiple positions! We are looking for field technicians, a field supervisor and a project manager. Visit the link to find details on each position and how to apply: troutriverec.ca/jobs/ ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

2 weeks ago

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 month ago

The main Devil's Punchbowl trail is open for walking and snowshoeing, and there is one tree you have to crawl under on the Riverbend trail, otherwise that is clear. We will be removing that tree shortly, and checking the upper Maple Woods trail too. You have to park on the highway, so be careful there, and also there are snowmobiles using the lower part of the road to the trail system, so keep dogs on a leash there, and stay aware. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

2 months ago

Join Island Nature Trust and our partners in conservation for an evening of presentations on biodiversity loss in PEI and COP15. Topics will include historical biodiversity loss in PEI, improving backyard biodiversity, legal tools to protect species-at-risk, Canada's biodiversity commitment and how it translates to PEI, and application of Two-Eyed seeing in the PEI context. The evening will be moderated by Todd MacLean, with a welcome from Julie Pellissier-Lush. Help us commit to halting and reversing biodiversity loss together! This is a free event, and no registration is required.#givingbacktonatureDucks Unlimited Canada - AtlanticEast Coast Environmental LawMacphail Woods Ecological Forestry ProjectMi'kmaq Confederacy of PEINature Conservancy of Canada / Conservation de la nature CanadaNature PEI: The Natural History Society of Prince Edward Island ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

2 months ago

We have now released our 2022 Annual Report! If you are interested in learning more about what TREC does in our community visit the link: troutriverec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/TREC-Annual-Report-2022.pdf or go to our website at troutriverec.ca under resources. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

3 months ago

CBC reached out to TREC after seeing our post highlighting the impact of road salt on watersheds. We did an interview earlier this week with Nancy Russell on the topic, here is the article if you didn't catch it already!www.cbc.ca/news/canada/prince-edward-island/pei-watershed-groups-road-salt-concerns-1.6710656 ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

3 months ago

It’s that time of year again where road salt is being widely used across the Island. Although road salt does a wonderful job of preventing accidents on the roads, and slips and falls around the home, it can also have adverse impacts on the environment. TREC and The Wheatley River Improvement Group would like to raise awareness of the impacts of road salt on Prince Edward Island watersheds, in hopes of spurring meaningful change, and a shift in de-icing practices. If you would like to learn more about this topic please read our detailed article on “The Impact of Road Salt on Watersheds”, which you can find on our websites at troutriverec.ca under resources and wheatleyriver.ca under plans and reports.or by clicking this link:troutriverec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/The-Impact-of-Road-Salt-on-Watersheds.pdf ... See MoreSee Less

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