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A Budding Future for Conservation Annual Report 2004 a budding future for conservation Message from the Chair and President was an exciting year for the Conservation Foundation There were other signifi cant initiatives in 2004 that moved us closer 2004 in its eff orts to support the good work of Toronto and to our vision, including the provincial government’s green belt plan Region Conservation (TRCA) and our vision for The Living City. One and legislation on watershed based source protection planning. In of our priorities was to increase the membership of the Corporate addition, the federal government’s commitments on climate change Cabinet, a group of business volunteers who believe so strongly in the included the launch of the One Tonne Challenge. One day we may look Conservation Foundation that they volunteer their valuable time to back at 2004 as a pivotal year in our eff orts and those of our partners help us raise money. We were fortunate to have new representatives in making the Toronto region one of the most sustainable, liveable city from HSBC Bank Canada, Home Depot Canada, RBC Dominion regions in the world, The Living City. Securities Inc. and KBSH Capital Management, along with many others. We are inspired by the passion and loyalty of our donors. With your One large tree Home Depot Canada not only joined our Corporate Cabinet but made help, we can ensure a budding future for conservation. We extend a signifi cant contribution to the Conservation Foundation, with a gift our many thanks to Home Depot Canada, Hydro One Inc., Imperial Oil can lift up to 100 of $230,000 toward the creation of The Home Energy Clinictm. Foundation, The John and Pat McCutcheon Charitable Foundation, Launching in 2005, this innovative program provides a complete The McLean Foundation, Unilever Canada Foundation, and to all of gallons of water out solution for home owners who wish to make energy effi ciency our supporters. of the ground and improvements to their homes. discharge it into the 2004 also marked the completion of the draft Terrestrial Natural air in one day Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS) for the Toronto region. This $1.3 million strategy by TRCA and the Conservation Foundation, was funded by many private and public groups. The goal of the project is to develop a science-based approach to defi ne a terrestrial natural heritage system that will improve the quality One large tree of the region, in light of the projected population growth of can provide a day’s 40 per cent. oxygen for up to In 2004, the government of Ontario committed to creating a four people ‘conservation culture’ across the province, as a key mechanism for dealing with the ever increasing demand for electricity; the cost of electricity that will result; and the potential impacts on both the economy and the environment. The Living City Centre at Kortright, a program supported by the Conservation Foundation, is well positioned to play a signifi cant role in facilitating that conservation culture. The centre will be a pre-eminent sustainability centre in North America, dedicated to inspiring, supporting and monitoring transformational Donald O. Wood, President change towards sustainability. The Conservation Foundation, along with other stakeholders, worked with the Clean Air Partnership to develop a draft Model Clean Air Plan for municipalities in the Toronto region. The plan provides a checklist of activities that support cleaner air as well as background information on how municipalities can take action. The ‘Model Clean Air Plan for The Living City’ is set to be fi nalized in 2005. William R. Livingston, Chair 2 2004 Highlights and Accomplishments The Living City Reforestation Program Learning for Sustainable Living The Living City Reforestation Program aims to improve the health and The Conservation Foundation is proud to support TRCA’s 40 year history function of the region by increasing the amount of forest present from of hands-on, youth education and stewardship programs. Outdoor the current 17 per cent to 30 per cent. Many experts agree that 30 per education connects students to their environment with meaningful cent forest cover is needed to support a healthy city region. This target and interactive exploration in our natural spaces. This setting enhances for forested habitat was confi rmed through the development of TRCA’s student learning and fosters their understanding of the environment. draft Terrestrial Natural Heritage System Strategy (TNHSS), a three The experience lasts a lifetime! year 1.3 million dollar project jointly funded by the private and public sectors, expected to be fi nalized in 2005. With the support of organizations like Imperial Oil Foundation, these programs touched the lives of 193,000 people through residential fi eld The strategy was developed to enhance biodiversity and the quality of centers, day use facilities at Kortright Centre for Conservation and Black life for residents in the Toronto region by increasing the amount and Creek Pioneer Village, community outreach programs like Watershed quality of forest and wetland habitat. The strategy utilizes a science- on Wheels, Investigating The Living City Spaces and special education based analytical tool, based on sound ecological criteria to identify events. the amount and confi guration of forest cover needed as part of a healthy city region. The strategy refl ects best practice in contemporary Husky Injection Molding Systems Ltd. has been a committed supporter ecological science by incorporating current thinking on terrestrial since 1996. In recent years they have teamed up with Earth Rangers to natural heritage protection and restoration principles. sponsor the Husky/Earth Rangers Environmental Weeks Program which has grown into a $98,000 annual sponsorship of education activities at To achieve the targeted 30 per cent forest cover, the Conservation the Albion Hills Field Centre. Foundation will help TRCA increase its community tree planting eff orts from 40 hectares to 100 hectares annually. With the 2003 donation of The Husky/Earth Rangers Environmental Weeks Program provides $100,000 from HSBC Bank Canada we created more than seven and students with a two and a half day comprehensive learning opportunity. a half hectares of new forest in the Claireville Conservation Area in The students participate in environmental studies, stewardship projects 2004. At a 2004 spring and conservation lifestyle activities such as waste reduction. Earth event, 150 staff from Rangers, as a partner, provides evening programming where students HSBC Bank Canada learn how they can make a diff erence in our communities. In addition, and the community students compile and share with local principals as well as Husky and planted over 850 Earth Rangers staff , the annual record of achievement through a photo saplings and shrubs album, student letters and measured accomplishments. Cumulatively, on 2.5 hectares. Husky Injection Molding and Earth Rangers have contributed nearly Subsequently, TRCA $500,000 to education and touched the lives of over 3,000 students. planted an additional five hectares. This important funding The Living City Circle also advances wildlife Students participate in environmental studies. habitat creation. The Planned Giving Program was initiated in 2003 and has already gained momentum. A number of marketing materials and fact sheets HSBC Bank Canada is only one of a growing number of corporations (including a will planner) have been distributed to many interested that are sponsoring and participating in tree planting events across Students retain individuals and to date there are already three confi rmed expectancies. the region. In fact, in 2004 through the support of the Conservation The Conservation Foundation was delighted to receive its fi rst bequest 10 per cent of what Foundation, TRCA was able to plant more than 138,000 trees, from The Estate of Edna M. Fisher of more than $106,000. We are very shrubs and seedlings to create the equivalent of nearly 60 hectares they read, but 80 per grateful to the donor and their family for this outstanding contribution of new forest! to the long term health of the city region. cent of what they do 3 The Living City Centre As the cornerstone of The Living City initiative, The Living City Centre began to take shape in 2004 with the development of a draft business plan and preliminary designs for the retrofi t of the visitor centre at Kortright. The vision for the rebuilt visitor centre is to create a state- of-the-art education facility that will showcase, demonstrate and promote sustainable living and building practices. The building design is targeting a LEEDtm Platinum rating, the fi rst in Canada. To achieve this, the new building will push the boundaries of cost-eff ective sustainable design at the same time as it fully explores the possibilities William R. Livingston, Mayor David Miller and Jean-Michel Cousteau for integration between building and landscape. The Living City Centre will become a beacon for sustainable practices The Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner and technologies making the centre and the Toronto region a destination for learning and application of innovation in sustainability. The 11th Charles Sauriol Environmental Dinner attracted over In 2004, there were a number of program highlights: 700 people including many community leaders throughout the Toronto region. Jean-Michel Cousteau, the keynote speaker, • The Mayors’ Megawatt Challenge completed its fi rst successful year addressed the concerns of the environment on a global scale and the by engaging 12 municipalities in benchmarking energy use, sharing importance of protecting our valuable natural spaces. Mayor David best practices and taking action on reducing energy use. In total, Miller, City of Toronto, also brought greetings. The gala was another the participants reduced electrical demand by 640 kW, and saved tremendous success — the Conservation Foundation in partnership 6273 m3 of natural gas, resulting in a total reduction of greenhouse with the Oak Ridges Moraine Land Trust raised over $78,000 for gas emissions of 1,445 tonnes.
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