A Fine Balance Luther's Cormorants and Herons

THE GRAND STRATEGY NEWSLETTER Volume 11, Number 6 - Nov/Dec 2006

Grand River The Grand: Conservation A Canadian Authority Heritage River

Features A fine balance: Luther's cormorants and herons 1

Milestones Mapping culture 3

Look Who’s Taking Action Non-profits go green 3 At husking time 4

What's Happening ISO 14001 attained 4 A fine balance Waterloo's 150th 4 Heritage workshop 5 Luther's cormorants and herons Grand Pioneer 5 By Tony Zammit species build nests in trees, but cormorants are Healthy wetlands GRCA Ecologist also capable of nesting on the ground. launch 6 Double-crested cormorants have an interesting Bruce Duncan 7 hen double-crested cormorants began mov- history in Ontario. A native species, their numbers peaked in the late 1940s. As with many other Organic conference 7 ing into great blue heron nests at Luther W birds at the top of the food chain, the pesticide Marsh Wildlife Management Area, the GRCA DDT had a detrimental impact on them and their Did you know was in a tight spot. numbers declined to low levels by the late 1960s. Patriotic Arthur 7 The heron population at Luther has been A DDT ban in the early 1970s led to a very suc- declining since 1994, while cormorants are recent cessful comeback, and between 1973 and 1993 in Now available residents at Luther Marsh and their numbers have the Great Lakes their numbers grew 300-fold to Footsteps reprint 7 grown quickly. Both species raise their young in over 38,000 pairs. A grand gift 8 large nesting colonies, and the concern was that They have started to move from Great Lakes the cormorants could be putting the herons at coastal areas to smaller inland bodies of water to Calendar 8 risk. establish breeding colonies. The best available Cormorants are greenish-black, medium-size information indicates they made their first Cover photo: Luther birds that swim under water and eat small fish. appearance at Luther Marsh as early as 1981, but Marsh photo by Tony Zammit. Herons are larger grey birds with long legs that breeding was not confirmed until 2004. wade into the water to do their fishing. Both Cormorants have been making headlines Heron colony decline Good neighbours? The heronry at Luther Lake has been If the number of cormorants contin- monitored since 1955. The heron popu- ues to rise, the heron population may lation reached a low of only 12 pairs in diminish further due to competition for 1974. Over the past 40 years, the GRCA nests. Cormorants also have the potential has supported the heronry by erecting to alter or destroy wetland or forest artificial nesting platforms and moving habitat and may exclude sensitive fallen tree trunks into areas to create species by competing for similar food suitable nesting sites for them. By 1994, and nest resources. they peaked at approximately 162 pairs, Artificial new heron nesting struc- but then declined to 84 nesting pairs in tures will be placed in areas that are The number of great blue herons at 2000. unsuitable for cormorants, which need Luther Marsh peaked in 1994 and has GRCA staff set out by motor boat and deeper water and larger schools of fish. been declining ever since. The GRCA is headed for the heronry equipped with Funding is being sought from a vari- monitoring them and erecting new nest- binoculars and Global Positioning Units. ety of sources to add 20 new nests a year ing structures over the next five years. The primary objectives were to count over the next five years at Luther Marsh. (Photo by Larry Master) nests occupied by either species, thor- New nests were added in 2006, thanks to oughly document and map the colony, funding from Ducks Unlimited Canada. across the province this year because of and assess the the impact of cormorants These are located on a newly created, their propensity for killing the trees they on the great blue herons. shallow, open water wetland north of nest in and because they are a potential The breeding colony occurs in a Luther Lake and are well suited to threat to fish and other birds, including flooded swamp made up of exposed herons, which tend to wade into the herons. For example, Presqu’ile dead white cedars which are vulnerable water to do their fishing. Provincial Park has as many as 6,940 to wind and rough water. Harsh weather The management plan for Luther breeding pairs of cormorants, and com- has probably led to a steady decline in Marsh Wildlife Management Area is petition and aggression towards black- available nesting sites. Several dead being updated jointly by the GRCA and crowned night herons and great egrets, trees contained multiple nests, and cor- the Ministry of Natural Resources. The both rare breeders in Ontario, has been morants were found in about 30 per cent new plan will provide long-term man- documented by Ontario Parks, which of them. Occasionally the two species agement guidelines regarding the new undertook a cormorant cull in order to occupied separate nests within the same inhabitants of Luther Marsh. control cormorant numbers in this area. tree, with the herons always in the high- In the western basin of Lake Erie, er nest. cormorants appear to be threatening rare Monitoring confirmed there were Carolinian woodlands, while significant only 52 breeding pairs of herons in negative impacts are being documented 2006. The number of breeding pairs of in other coastal and inland areas around cormorants went from four in 2004 to 25 the Great Lakes basin. Cormorant man- in 2005 and 31 this year. The increase in agement has become a contentious issue the cormorant population was not as dra- among stakeholder groups, landowners matic in 2006 as was feared earlier in and concerned citizens. the spring. This spring the GRCA, like many Although comorants are more numer- other government agencies on both sides ous at Luther Marsh than ever before of the Canada-U.S. border, was consid- and are breeding within the heron ering holding a cormorant cull. The colony, there is little evidence that they GRCA board decided to hold off and are responsible for causing the heron instead recommended that more infor- decline, which began over a decade ago. mation was needed to justify a cull. Nor is there evidence of direct competi- Cormorant and heron nest surveys took tion or aggression between the two Double-crested cormorants are more place in June, and for now the GRCA is species. Many factors may be impacting recent residents at Luther Marsh and are keeping a close eye on the birds and tak- the heron decline, but the number of moving into nests formerly occupied by ing other, non-lethal measures to protect available nesting sites appears to be the great blue herons. the heron population at Luther Marsh. real limitation. (Photo by Dick Cannings)

2 Share the resources - Share the responsibility from across the organizations to play a leadership role province have attend- by embracing green practices and it was MILESTONES ed forums to explore held at the GRCA administration centre cultural mapping in and sponsored by the Grand River Milestones are progress or products their respective com- Conservation Foundation. Agency repre- of The Grand Strategy Joint Work Plan. munities. Some cities, sentatives heard presentations from John such as Barrie and Grotheer, president of Cambridge and Mapping Grand Orillia, have complet- North Dumfries Hydro; Kathleen ed this process. Robert Shipley Barsoum, from the Region of Waterloo culture Robert Shipley, pro- waste management promotion and edu- fessor of planning at the University of cation team; and Sherry Buckingham, By Janet Baine Waterloo, also spoke at the forum. He manager of environmental services and a GRCA communications specialist explained how to nominate outstanding green team member he Heritage Working Group of the Grand River historic sites to the at Cambridge TGrand Strategy held a workshop on Canadian Register of Historic Places, Memorial Hospital. cultural mapping in November that was located online at www.historicplaces.ca. Forum participants attended by 60 people from across the “Ontario is woefully underrepresent- were given informa- watershed. ed in this,” he said, noting that a team of tion about eight pilot Cultural mapping means identifying UW students will begin working on the projects at different all the cultural resources in a communi- documentation for sites within the Grand organizations and ty, then assessing River watershed in order to increase the were guided on how the strengths and number of registered sites. The team is John Grotheer their own agencies opportunities and available to municipalities, and Shipley could go green. putting a plan in is hoping some will kick in funding in place to develop order to help cover the cost of the stu- Green toolkit culture as a commu- dents and increase the number of regis- A toolkit was released as part of the nity asset. This is a trations in their municipality. For more forum as a guide that contains ideas that whole systems information, contact Robert Shipley at non-profits can implement easily. It approach that con- (519) 888-4567 ext. 35615 or e-mail describes the positive environmental Eva Salter siders culture as one [email protected]. results of these tools and outlines the of the “puzzle pieces” that make up a financial savings that may result from community. Other pieces include the LOOK WHO'S using them. environment, social equity and economic The toolkit is divided into 10 sections development. TAKING ACTION that cover areas including energy effi- It’s not a new name for an old prac- ciency, water conservation and meetings tice, but a new way of looking at culture Non-profits and conferences. Each section includes that originated in Australia in the 1990s, go green implementation ideas from the pilot sites explained Eva Salter, consultant for the that ran in the summer. Ministry of Culture and one of the By Stephanie Ellens-Clarke Here are some lessons learned from speakers at the workshop. Culture is a Cambridge Social Planning Council the pilot projects: driver for wealth creation and sustain- forum to motivate non-profits to • The process of “going green” can ability and it may be a way of solving Ause more environmentally friendly be difficult and progress can be slow other challenges in a community, such as practices and provide them with the • Actions must be in place to counter engaging youth at risk. tools to do this was hosted Oct. 20 by indifference and resistance The four pillars of cultural mapping the Social Planning Council of • Determining baselines and tracking are politicians, municipal staff, the cul- Cambridge and North Dumfries. progress is difficult but necessary to tural community, and business and other Called Non-Profits GoGreen, the evaluate the programs community leaders, who all need to forum was part of a project created • Reduction should be the first step, work together to create the cultural map. because Cambridge residents placed followed by reuse and then recycling A similar session took place in environmental sustainability as a com- • Staff at the pilot sites transferred Haldimand in September and attracted munity priority in household surveys. what they learned at work to their prac- 120 people. In fact, so far 1,500 people The forum encouraged non-profit tices at home.

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2006 3 Collaboration between agencies making them engaging and productive. ment in every area. offers opportunities to share costs and Speakers included Beverly Jacobs, The GRCA hired a consultant to audit provide each other with support and president of the Native Women’s the environmental management system encouragement. Association of Canada, and Amos Keye, for compliance to the ISO 14001 stan- For more information about this proj- language director of the Woodland dard. This audit took place in the fall ect, visit the “Non-Profits GoGreen” Cultural Centre. and was successful and the auditor has web page at: www.socialplanningcoun- Conference funding was provided by issued a certificate of registration under cil-cnd.org/environment or call the the Ontario Community Builder’s Fund ISO 14001. office at 519-623-1713. and Six Nations Economic Development, while a host of businesses Waterloo's 150th At husking time also helped make the day a success. women's conference marked in 2007 at Chiefswood WHAT’S By Jill Armstrong Heritage Resources, City of Waterloo first ever conference for women to HAPPENING? Aexplore traditional Iroquoian meth- n 2007 the City of Waterloo celebrates ods of healing and wellness was held on GRCA achieves I150 years of prosperity and progress the grounds of Chiefswood, and a simi- in a year-long celebration. lar event is planned for next year. ISO 14001 With a population of more than Chiefswood, a national historic site registration 110,000 and a reputation for being a near Brantford, is the birthplace of global leader in technology, Waterloo Canadian poet Pauline Johnson. he GRCA is the first conservation still proudly maintains the ‘stability’ dis- A series of concurrent workshops Tauthority in the province to be played on the municipal crest. ranging from traditional healing to food awarded the international designation of Next year marks an opportunity for preparation and Iroquoian fashion were an ISO 14001 registered company. Waterloo residents to celebrate this mile- presented during this day-long event. The GRCA has a strong environmen- stone. With a focus on community Women came from within 150 km of the tal code of conduct for its own internal involvement, a volunteer committee has site. For many it was not only the first operations. With this in mind, managers identified many ways to reach out to visit to Chiefswood, but also to Six opted to strive towards designation, a people in the city, asking for stories and Nations. All workshops were interactive, process that took three years. photos to help mark the sesquicentenni- “ISO 14001 regis- al. tration is an interna- A seed fund will help pay for events tionally recognized and programs led by community groups. badge of honour worn High schools and elementary schools by organizations with have been challenged to organize their a strong environmental own commemoration of Waterloo’s conscience,” explains 150th. Michael Bradley, the On Jan. 14 the celebration begins GRCA staff member with the Mayor’s New Year's Levee at who led this initiative. RIM Park, and special events and proj- Mike Bradley “It will be one of the ects will take place throughout the year. many badges that the GRCA wears to remind its partners that it is dedicated to environmental preservation in all of the Heritage Collection exhibition facets of its business.” Feb. 16 marks the public opening of The GRCA’s environmental manage- “Village Crossroads to Smart City: ment system is based on the ISO 14001 Waterloo 1857-2007.” This exhibition International Standard for Environmental traces the history of 150 years of munic- Management. This standard provides a ipal government from village to town to Two women at the conference learn framework for organizations to identify city. It highlights the people and busi- about the traditional ways of healing and manage their organization so it has nesses that have helped make Waterloo: used by Iroquois women. less of a negative impact on the environ- from the mills and breweries through the

4 Share the resources - Share the responsibility ‘History Walk’ around Silver Lake. Another Legacy project will be launched in the fall: an update of Kenneth McLaughlin’s book “Waterloo: An Illustrated History” by Dr. Sharon Jaeger, assistant professor of Canadian History at Wilfrid Laurier University. The real legacy of the sesquicentennial is that it will allow Waterloo, as a community and a municipality, to celebrate accomplishments and to look to the future. It also acknowledges those individuals, organizations and businesses that have contributed so much to the Waterloo of today. 10th Heritage Day Workshop

he 10th annual Heritage Day TWorkshop and Celebration will be hosted by the City of Waterloo and the Downtown Waterloo parade in 1952; there will be lots of events in the City of GRCA at the Waterloo Memorial Waterloo in 2007 to celebrate the city's sesquicentennial, including parades. Recreational Complex on national (Photo is courtesy of the City of Waterloo Heritage Collection) Heritage Day, Monday Feb. 19. The theme for the day-long workshop insurance companies, hotels and manu- brate their 40th anniversary. is Explore Your Waterloo: Yesterday, facturers, to the universities and high Today and Beyond. Legacy of leaders tech firms. The exhibit at the Canadian Waterloo has a rich history. It has Clay and Glass Gallery will continue One of the activities already under- grown from strong industrial roots in the until April. way was spearheaded by the Waterloo nineteenth century to a progressive and Public Library. The library asked the highly innovative community in the Parade and Picnic community members to nominate 150 twenty-first century. Like many municipalities, Waterloo people who have made a significant con- To learn more about the city’s evolu- has a long history of parades and street tribution to Waterloo over its 150 years. tion from its humble beginnings to one celebrations. Music, in particular, has The selected 150 individuals will be pro- of the world’s top seven intelligent com- played a large part in the community, filed and celebrated through a Legacy of munities, please register online after and this event will focus on traditional Leaders gala on Oct. 18. Dec. 19 at www.city.waterloo.on.ca/ and contemporary music. On May 27, Legacy projects HeritageDayWorkshop or contact Peggie the anniversary of village incorporation, Bednarek by e-mail at a parade will run through the main A key component of the celebration is [email protected], by fax streets and end with a city-wide picnic developing lasting memorials that will at (519) 886-5788, or by phone at in Waterloo Park. permanently mark the anniversary. These (519) 747-8643. include the commission of public art, Canada Day with the primary piece to be located in On Canada Day, the City of Waterloo the new public square in Uptown Pioneer award for will join with the University of Waterloo Waterloo. George Stormont Federation of Students to offer a spec- The 150th kilometre of community tacular fireworks display at Columbia trail will be completed in 2007 and will ormer GRCA communications direc- Lake. The University of Waterloo is also be marked with special signage. Signs Ftor George Stormont was one of four celebrating its 50th anniversary in 2007, will also mark a new walking route of Pioneer award recipients at the 2006 A. while the Federation of Students cele- the Uptown, and an expansion of the D. Latornell Conservation Symposium.

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2006 5 With a background in advertising and enduring inspiration. technical and financial assistance for communications in the insurance indus- The prestigious Pioneer awards are wetland enhancement projects, work- try, Stormont embarked on a 22-year presented annually to individuals who shops and tours, and assisting municipal- career at the GRCA in 1969. He brought have been pioneers in conservation. The ities and agencies to develop and imple- with him a professional, outgoing, other recipients are Sally Beaton of ment policies that better protect existing enthusiastic attitude and made an imme- wetlands. Richmond, Robert Bowles of Orillia, diate impact on Messier expects that this program and Ron Reid of Washago. many levels. will help landowners consider the many Stormont pio- Healthy wetlands benefits of wetland rehabilitation and neered a program that wetlands contribute to sustainable he dubbed “Lands project launch agriculture. The benefits will be realized for Learning,” by local residents and will continue By Janet Baine which would see GRCA Communications Specialist downstream all the way to Lake Erie. conservation He is also looking for people to join authority lands new three-year program to conserve the project review committee and help and enhance wetlands in the Middle George Stormont shared with water- A select the projects that will receive fund- shed school boards and Upper Grand will provide up to 100 ing through this program. per cent funding for to provide hands-on, curriculum-related Jon and Jean Gerhardt are retired demonstration pro- outdoor education studies. The program landowners who were at the program jects that protect, expanded quickly, and by 1981 had launch. They have a 50-acre property restore or enhance broadened its scope to include four per- which is mostly made up of a treed wetlands and wet- manent nature centres providing four swamp, and they are interested in the land habitat. different school boards with quality out- technical help this program may provide Called the door education for students. so that their wetland and wildlife habitat Headwaters Healthy Another of Stormont’s significant can be as healthy as possible. Wetlands project, accomplishments is in the production of Examples of projects that can receive this program was GRCA educational movies and videos full or partial funding under Headwaters launched Nov. 10 about the Grand River, acting as techni- Healthy Wetlands include small wetland and builds on the cal advisor. One of his favourites was Robert Messier restorations, buffer plantings, livestock success of the the animated film S.P.L.A.S.H., pro- exclusion fencing, alternative watering Healthy Wetlands for the Upper Grand duced in cooperation with the National pilot project that ran for three years until sources or any other innovative project Film Board of Canada. These films 2005. that illustrates benefits to wetlands and brought conservation concepts to a wide The new program also expands to agriculture. audience. include not only the Upper Grand, but While different groups see wetlands He had a hand in the formation of the also the Middle Grand (roughly from in different ways, they are all working volunteer-based Grand River Guelph north) and the Upper Saugeen together to protect and enhance wetlands Conservation Foundation in 1965, which River watershed. This area represents the through the Headwaters Healthy has raised over $10 million since its southwest half of the Dundalk Plateau, Wetlands project, Messier says. Farmers inception. It has undertaken many con- the highest point of land in southern want their agricultural lands to be pro- servation projects, including major refor- Ontario and the headwaters for five ductive, landowners are looking for estation work, land acquisition and trail major river systems, including the Grand healthy wildlife and conservation development. The Foundation’s success- and Saugeen rivers. authorities are interested in maintaining ful “Grand River Reflections” coffee “Conserving and restoring wetlands water quality and quantity. This project table book was the result of another of in the headwaters is a cost-effective way is led by Ducks Unlimited Canada, but it Stormont’s marketing ideas. to protect drinking water at its source,” is a collaboration between several His dedicated vision, hard work and says Robert Messier, coordinator of the groups—the Grand River Conservation marketing savvy have laid a solid project. The goal of the project is to pro- Authority, Saugeen Valley Conservation foundation for conservation authorities mote the value and functions of wetlands Authority, Grey Forest Stewardship in Ontario. The approaches and concepts to landowners who initiate projects, as Network, Wellington Stewardship developed during his tenure were truly well as downstream watershed residents. Council, Dufferin/South Simcoe Land innovative and will continue to serve as This will be accomplished through Stewardship Network and the Wetland

6 Share the resources - Share the responsibility Habitat Fund. The program was made Bruce’s leadership in conservation and possible thanks to a $154,500 grant over to enhance the site. three years from the Ontario Trillium Donations, eligible for a charitable DID YOU KNOW? Foundation. donation receipt, can be made to the For program details or to arrange a Grand River Conservation site visit, contact Robert Messier at Foundation/Bruce Duncan Memorial A patriotic village (519) 621-2763 Ext. 310. Fund by cheque or online at Bruce Duncan www.grandriver.ca/foundation. he Nov. 2, 1942 edition of the TToronto Star featured the village of tribute Organic conference Arthur on the front page, recognizing it as Canada’s most patriotic village. ruce Duncan, former nature inter- looks to youth The headline read, “Arthur village preter at the GRCA’s Taquanyah B By Natalie Cajic gives sons and money to aid the war.” Nature Centre, passed away Nov. 11 The write-up covered most of the from injuries he sustained in a car acci- oung people may be leaving the front page and included interviews with dent. He was 60 years old and the gener- Yfarm to work in the city, but the four mothers from the village: three of al manager of the Hamilton Region Guelph Organic Conference hopes to the four were widows and a total of 17 Conservation Authority at the time of his reverse the trend. sons and daughters from the four fami- death. Held annually at the University of lies were in the Armed Services. During his 15 years with the GRCA, Guelph, the Jan. 25 to 28 conference The folks at home were also recog- Bruce shared his provides a comprehensive program of nized for their support of the War Bond passion for wildlife over 30 workshops Drives. Arthur was believed to be the and concern for the and an organic expo first village in Canada to reach its quota environment with and sampling fair with in the first campaign and had led all thousands of school over 135 tables. communities in North Wellington in children. He was a This year’s theme every subsequent campaign. friend and mentor is “Next Generation A plaque was erected in 1995 in to his GRCA col- Organics” and Arthur recognizing these contributions leagues, as well as includes workshops during World War II. an unassuming on youth opportun- Bruce Duncan expert in nature. ities in the organic It was under his direction as a specialist sector, as well as the Michael Ableman NOW in birds of prey that four bald eagle ethics of organics and chicks were raised and released at organics and the Internet. AVAILABLE Taquanyah. The nature centre became a The keynote speaker is Michael focal point for southern watershed natu- Ableman, an author, photographer and ralists under his leadership. farmer described by the Los Angeles Reprint Footsteps Bruce initiated programs such as Times as “hopeful and inspiring.” His Along the Grand environmental day camps that continue most recent book, “Fields of Plenty: A to this day at GRCA nature centres. He Farmer’s Journey in Search of Real ollowing the enormously successful also founded the Niagara Peninsula Food and The People Who Grow It” Ffirst edition, this re-formatted second Hawk Watch Program, which monitors (Chronicle Books 2005) chronicles a printing of Footsteps Along the Grand raptor migrations. road trip with his eldest son, Aaron, as captures the beauty and grandeur of the In 1988 Bruce moved on to become they visit innovative artisanal farmers historic Grand River. an outdoor educator and environmental across North America. Katherine Jacob reveals the diversity planner with the Hamilton Region Registration for the workshops or the of the Grand’s unique natural and cultur- Conservation Authority. keynote address is available at the con- al heritage. This is Jacob’s personal trib- Bruce shared his love of nature with ference website. The expo and sampling ute to the Grand River valley and its his family, treasuring camping and hik- fair is free with plenty of organic food beautiful trails – conveyed through nar- ing trips with his wife, Janet, and his and beverages for sale, as well as other rative, photographs, poems and illustra- children, James, 13, and Katie, 10. items. tions. A tribute memorial is being estab- For more information, visit Hardbound with a dust jacket and 80 lished at Taquanyah to commemorate www.guelphorganicconf.ca. full-colour pages, the 8 inch by 11 inch

GRAND ACTIONS • November/December 2006 7 horizontal format book is available for A Grand gift $45 from www.grandriver.ca or by call- ing (519) 621-2761. All proceeds from that keeps growing the sale of this book go to to rail-trail improvement projects of the Grand his holiday season, give a greener River Conservation Foundation. TGrand River watershed for genera- Reprinting of the book was made tions to come. possible by a donation from the With a donation of $30 to the Grand Kitchener Waterloo Chapter of the TD River Conservation Foundation, you can Friends of the Environment Foundation. cover the cost of planting a tree in the Grand River watershed as part of our 2007 reforestation program. Each year the GRCA plants more The GRCF supports priority pro- than 100,000 trees across the watershed grams of the GRCA, enriching the natu- to make it a healthier and greener place. ral values of the Grand River watershed Donors will receive a card certificate and encouraging people to enjoy and bearing the name of the gift recipient as learn from the outdoors. well as a charitable donation tax receipt. Please note that gifts cannot be This is an ideal choice for the person ascribed to specific trees. who has everything, and it is also an For more information, see the GRCF investment in our natural world. Orders section of the GRCA website at must be placed by Dec. 15 to ensure cer- www.grandriver.ca/foundation or call About this tificate delivery. newsletter (877) 29-GRAND. This newsletter is produced bi-month- ly as a communications tool by the Grand River Conservation Authority on The Grand Strategy Calendar behalf of the partners in The Grand Strategy. This newsletter can be seen at www.grandriver.ca Next Generation Organics is the theme of the 26th annual Guelph For information on Organics Conference at the University of Guelph Jan. 25-28. The conference The Grand Strategy contact: provides a comprehensive program of over 30 workshops, an organic expo and Barbara Veale, sampling fair with over 135 tables. For information, call (705) 444-0923, or visit www.guelphorganicconf.ca. GRCA, 400 Clyde Road, Box 729,Cambridge, On. N1R 5W6 Upstream ~ Downstream: A Film and Speaker Series About Guelph's Phone (519) 621-2763 Ext. 274 River System, sponsored by OPIRG-Guelph’s Speed River Project. The first Fax: (519) 621-4844 of this series was Nov. 27 and featured local historian Susan Ratcliffe and the E-mail: [email protected] first part of the film, “The River Remembers.” Part two will be Thursday, Jan. Web site: www.grandriver.ca 11, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. and covers Watershed Issues and features a speaker as For newsletter submissions contact: well as the second part of the film, “The River Remembers.” Part three is titled Janet Baine, GRCA Watershed Priorities and takes place Thursday, Jan. 25, 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. Phone: (519) 621-2763, Ext. 302 The theme of part four is Watershed Actions and takes place Thursday, Feb. 8, Fax: (519) 621-4844 6 p.m. to 8:30 p.m. To register send an e-mail to [email protected] or call E-mail: [email protected] (519) 824-2091. Look for details about location and speakers in the new year at Deadlines for submissions are the OPIRG-Guelph's calendar of events page at www.opirgguelph.org. 15th of January, March, May, July, September and November. Submissions Tenth Annual Heritage Day Workshop, Waterloo Memorial Recreation may be edited for length or style. Complex, 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Monday, Feb. 19 from 8:30 a.m. Tax deductible donations and spon- to 3:30 p.m. Register online after Dec. 19 at sorships toward the cost of producing www.city.waterloo.on.ca/HeritageDayWorkshop or contact Peggie Bednarek by this newsletter are always welcome. e-mail at [email protected], by fax at (519) 886-5788, or by phone Publications Mail at (519) 747-8643. Agreement #144871

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Grand River Watershed 10th Annual Heritage Day Workshop & Celebration Monday, February 19, 2007 8:30 a.m. – 4:00 p.m. Waterloo Memorial Recreation Complex 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON Exploring Waterloo: Yesterday, Today and Beyond Morning Program – Yesterday & Today – Moderator: Mark Whaley, Councillor, City of Waterloo • 8:30-9:00 a.m. Registration (beverages will be available) • 9:00-9:10 a.m. Welcoming Remarks • 9:10- 9:30 a.m. Celebrating Waterloo’s 150 Years– Mary Dalton, City of Waterloo’s 150th Anniversary Committee • 9:30- 10:30 a.m. A Natural History of Waterloo Region – Dr. Mary-Louise Byrne, Wilfrid Laurier University Pre-European History of Waterloo Region – Scarlett Janusas, Archaeologist Cultural History of Waterloo Region – Dr. Kenneth McLaughlin, University of Waterloo • 10:30-11:00 a.m. Refreshment Break & Displays • 11:00-12:00 p.m. Tours and Concurrent Sessions – Session 1 - Walking Tours of Uptown Waterloo – Warren Stauch, Joleen Taylor, Karen Richardson Session 2 – Best Practices for Environmental Sustainability – Denise McGoldrick, City of Waterloo Session 3 – Milestone Histories: What are we Celebrating Again? - Dr. Sharon Jaeger, Wilfrid Laurier University Session 4 - Tell Me More: Intergenerational Heritage Projects– Anne Chafe & Tiffany Oliver, City of Waterloo Session 5 - Opportunities and Challenges with Heritage Districts – Don Roth, City of Waterloo & Marg Rowell, Waterloo Municipal Heritage Committee Buffet Lunch – Displays Afternoon Program – Beyond • 1:30–2:00 p.m. 10 Goals to the Region of Waterloo’s Success – Dr. John English, Canadian Centre for International Governance • 2:00–3:00 p.m. Panel Discussion – How Does Heritage Fit In? Ö Martin de Groot, Waterloo Regional Arts Council Ö Marlene Coffey, City of Waterloo Ö Ken Seiling, Chair, Region of Waterloo Ö Sunshine Chen, Intelligent Ö Dr. Geoffrey Hayes, University of Waterloo Community Committee • 3:00-4:00 p.m. Reception –Village Crossroads to Smart City: Waterloo 1857-2007 at the Canadian Clay and Glass Gallery

Registration is free but limited on a first-come, first-served basis. Donations will be gratefully received at the event. Registrations will be accepted until Friday, February 9, 2007.

To register, please return completed form to: Peggy Bednarek, City of Waterloo, Environment and Park Services, 265 Lexington Court, Waterloo, ON N2J 4A8 Email: [email protected] Fax: 519- 886-5788 Phone: 519- 747-8643 Online Registration (available after December 19, 2006): www.city.waterloo.on.ca/HeritageDayWorkshop

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HOSTED BY: Heritage Working Group of The Grand Strategy SPONSORED BY: City of Waterloo and Grand River Conservation Authority ORGANIZED BY: City of Waterloo and Heritage Working Group Photo: Albert Street, showing Town Hall, Waterloo, ON (circa 1915) - City of Waterloo Heritage Collection

Grand River Watershed 10th Annual Heritage Day Workshop & Celebration Monday, February 19, 2007 101 Father David Bauer Drive, Waterloo, ON

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Heritage Day Workshop and Celebration on national Heritage Day, Monday, February 18,, 2008 in Ohsweken, ON - hosted by Six Nations of the Grand River and the Grand River Conservation Authority. Share Your Success Submit Your Grand Actions Today!

If you or your group, association, business, agency or municipality has undertaken activities/actions/events in 2006 that improve the Grand River watershed, promote heritage appreciation, or celebrate the Grand River, we’d like to hear all about it!

Each year, the GRCA compiles a registry of actions/activities/events which are undertaken by a wide range of people. Everything from performing and visual arts, events, educational seminars, and municipal planning policies, to “hands on” environmental and heritage protection and restoration work is included. By profiling and celebrating the numerous activities that take place in the watershed each year, new opportunities are offered for creative partnerships, exchange of information and know-how, and increased public awareness and support.

Don’t miss out in having your efforts included in the Grand Actions Registry. Submission forms are available on the GRCA website at www.grandriver.ca

Please submit your actions by April 30, 2007 to Barbara Veale: Telephone: (519) 621-2763 ext. 274 Fax: (519) 621-4945 E-mail: [email protected] Canada's Premiere Organic Event 2007 Guelph Organic Conference January 25-28, 2007

"Next Generation Organics"

Four full days of incredible workshops and seminars for both experienced and novice growers, as well as interested consumers ... an outstanding Trade Expo & Sampling Fair filled with over 135 organic exhibits ... a public forum ... and of course the best food anywhere ! University of Guelph University Centre Building For more information and regular website updates: www.guelphorganicconf.ca For a brochure, call 519-824-4120, ext. 56205