Winter Woodlot Tour this Saturday!

Note that vax passes are no longer required, but wearing a mask and keeping social distance is. Hope to see you there!

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3 weeks ago

With support from the PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund and Raspberry Point Oysters, TREC has been working to support Osprey populations in our watershed. Pictured centre in the photo is a new Osprey perch which has been installed along Hope River at Raspberry Point Oyster Co. Tours. This new perch will support Osprey populations by providing safe nesting habitat. Providing these man-made perches can also dissuade Ospreys from making their nests on electrical poles.Ospreys prefer to live near water, either fresh or salt, where large numbers of fish are present, and may be most common around major coastal estuaries and salt marshes, but also around large lakes, reservoirs, and rivers.Human-caused threats to Ospreys include vehicle collisions and electrocution by power lines as Ospreys are very tolerant of humans and will nest near roads and infrastructure. Baling twine can also be a threat in areas where farming is common as Ospreys may attempt to use this and other garbage as nesting material. However, the greatest threat to Osprey populations is environmental contamination of their aquatic ecosystems and loss of habitat to build their nests.Pesticides and heavy metals like mercury threaten Ospreys because they have a strict diet of almost entirely fish, & tend to hunt in the same small location. These toxins in the water will contaminate the fish and then be ingested. The pesticide DDT was a significant threat to Ospreys because, when ingested, it would stay in the bird’s system and make it difficult for them to absorb calcium, leading to brittle eggshells that could break before hatching. Because Ospreys typically lay only 2-3 eggs at a time, this significantly decreased their population. Once DDT was banned, their numbers recovered rapidly.As part of the Osprey Perch Project, TREC created an informational brochure which will be given out on Raspberry Point Oyster boat tours at the location of the perch. You can visit the Resources page of our website, troutriverec.ca or click the link here: chrome-extension://efaidnbmnnnibpcajpcglclefindmkaj/https://troutriverec.ca/wp-content/uploads/20... to find the digital brochure. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

3 weeks ago

We have just released our 2024 Annual Report detailing all of our activities for the year 2024! If you are interested in learning more about what we do, this is a great resource covering project activities, outreach, training and more. You can find our 2024 Annual Report by visiting troutriverec.ca/resources/ or directly using this link: troutriverec.ca/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/2024-TREC-Annual-Report.pdfWe would like to give a big thank you to everyone involved in our 2024 season! ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

4 weeks ago

Thank you to everyone who came out to our Nature Walk yesterday at the Trout River Community Park! What a wonderful way to celebrate the first day of spring! Thank you also Daniel McRae with Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project @macphailwoods for guiding the walk and teaching everyone tips for winter plant ID. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

4 weeks ago

We are hiring!Are you interested in working in watershed restoration, pursuing an education in environment?We are currently seeking a Watershed Field Supervisor, Senior Watershed Technician, and Watershed Technicians! Apply by April 21st, 2025 for all positions by emailing your resume and cover letter to director@troutriverec.caVisit: troutriverec.ca/jobs/ for full job details! ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 month ago

There's still time to sign up for Thursday's nature walk! Email director@troutriverec.ca to RSVP.Join us for an upcoming Nature Walk at the Trout River Community Park!This event will be held on Thursday, March 20th from 4:30-5:30pm. Please meet at the Trout River Community Park: 1895 Trout River Rd – Rte 239 Millvale.We are happy to have Daniel McRae with Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project @macphailwoods to guide this walk! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.You must RSVP by emailing Shayla Steinhoff at director@troutriverec.ca as spots are limited. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 month ago

Happy International Women's Day! Thank you to all of the amazing women who have worked with us over the years and put so many hours into restoring and enhancing the environment. We appreciate all that you have contributed to the TREC watershed area 🌳 There are so many women we would like to say thank you to we couldn't fit everyone! ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 month ago

Join us for an upcoming Nature Walk at the Trout River Community Park!This event will be held on Thursday, March 20th from 4:30-5:30pm. Please meet at the Trout River Community Park: 1895 Trout River Rd – Rte 239 Millvale.We are happy to have Daniel McRae with Macphail Woods Ecological Forestry Project @macphailwoods to guide this walk! Please wear appropriate clothing and footwear for the weather.You must RSVP by emailing Shayla Steinhoff at director@troutriverec.ca as spots are limited. ... See MoreSee Less

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Trout River Environmental Committee

1 month ago

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