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2018-2019 BTC Annual Report ABOUT THE BRUCE TRAIL CONSERVANCY The Bruce Trail Conservancy is a charitable, member-based, volunteer-driven organization governed by a 19-member Board of Directors, elected by the membership. We are committed to being a leader in fostering a healthy and natural environment. We are proud to work hand-in-hand with our community to acquire land to secure the Bruce Trail, which is contained within a natural conservation corridor, to deepen our donor relationships, to grow our membership base, and to build our volunteer community. The Bruce Trail Conservancy has established a clear Mission and Vision, and five strategic priorities which guide our efforts today and our plans for tomorrow. Our priorities are to: • Accelerate land acquisition • Expand fundraising • Build brand awareness • Increase impact of membership • Enhance stakeholder relationships To learn more about us or to join, visit: brucetrail.org MISSION Preserving a ribbon of wilderness, for everyone, forever. VISION The Bruce Trail secured within a permanently protected natural corridor along the Niagara Escarpment. A YEAR OF HIGHLIGHTS Securing the Bruce Trail’s Optimum Route When we work together, it’s amazing what we can accomplish. This year 15 km of the Bruce Trail Bruce Trail Conservancy members, volunteers, donors, staff and Conservancy’s Optimum Route was friends power our mission to make our work possible. Here are secured on permanently protected just a few highlights from our 2019 year: land – a truly amazing achievement. 11 New Nature Driftwood Cove: A Once in a Our Volunteers Make Our Reserves Lifetime Land Acquisition Work Possible Preserving, protecting and 3,272 acres of extraordinary Niagara Volunteers give their time and stewarding Niagara Escarpment Escarpment landscape and wilderness, and talent to the Bruce Trail Conservancy, habitats along the Bruce Trail for 8 km of Bruce Trail have been protected enriching our society and bringing future generations. thanks to a collaboration between Parks together our community. Canada and the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Every Member Makes a Donors are Crucial to Difference Our Success Our members are a strong and vibrant An astonishing raise of $12.7 community of conservationists, recreationalists, million is a testament to the and engaged citizens who are committed to importance of our mission. preserving our ribbon of wilderness. Photo: Dennis Barnes Photo: 2 Board Chair’s Message Chief Executive Officer’s Message Thank you to all our supporters Our community is for a remarkable year for inspiring and our work conservation. is crucial. Preserving Niagara Escarpment land is the key to the future As I begin my role as Bruce Trail Conservancy CEO, I of the Bruce Trail and all the benefits the Trail brings. am inspired by the remarkable success the Bruce Trail Thanks to the collective efforts of our members, volunteers, community has achieved in its 50+ year history, and donors, staff, and friends of the Bruce Trail Conservancy, most significantly this past year. Congratulations! we had a record year in land preservation and fundraising. With over 4,000 acres of Niagara Escarpment land As the population grows and we feel the impact of preserved, and an incredible 15 km of the Bruce Trail’s climate change, we need to be stronger than ever. But Optimum Route secured, the link between nature and the it’s not only people who need to be strong – our natural places we call home is strengthening. world must be resilient too. The collective contributions of our donors, members and volunteers are powerful. These remarkable wins for conservation are made They enable us not only to protect land but also to offer possible by the ongoing support of our donors and a wonderful trail to connect people to nature. members. The past year marks the first time Bruce Trail Conservancy’s donations exceeded $6 million. In fact, our I am committed to building a community, garnering annual raise of $12.7 million this year, which includes new supporters and strengthening existing relationships committed future gifts, is a terrific signal of the generosity to continue to preserve our conservation corridor along of our community. This full annual raise indicator is the Niagara Escarpment. important – it measures not only the funds received but also showcases a community who truly cares about our The accomplishments highlighted in this report are only mission and how we work to achieve it. Your pledges will a snapshot of the work of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. be put to good use to conserve our precious environment I invite you to read on and discover how our inspiring for future generations. community is making a difference for the Niagara Escarpment and the Bruce Trail – for today and This year also marked a transition, so thank you for standing with us. As I look ahead, I am confident our new tomorrow, for everyone. CEO, Michael McDonald will drive the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s successes into its next chapter. I know that I look forward to working with you to preserve our he and his dedicated team will build on the important ribbon of wilderness. Thank you for your support. work done to date. Together, we’ll continue to accelerate our efforts to acquire, conserve, and care for Escarpment land, and to offer a world-class trail which connects people to the natural world. Michael McDonald CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER It has been a privilege to work alongside the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s board of directors, staff, members, donors, Clubs, and other supporters as we continue to move our mission forward. Thank you for your contribution to our continued success. Warren Bell BOARD CHAIR 3 Securing the Bruce Trail’s Optimum Route This year 15 km of the Bruce Trail Conservancy’s Optimum Route was secured on permanently protected land – a truly amazing achievement. The Bruce Trail is a remarkable footpath along the With this most recent success, the Bruce Trail is now unique and precious Niagara Escarpment. It is explored nearly 68% secured within a permanently protected by thousands of visitors every year who seek a natural corridor along the Niagara Escarpment. connection with nature in southern Ontario. Through the acquisition of land and the creation of The ongoing commitment of our donors made it Bruce Trail Conservancy Nature Reserves, the Bruce possible to secure 15 km of the Bruce Trail’s Optimum Trail Conservancy is working to secure the remaining Route this year – this is more than we have ever 32% of the Bruce Trail corridor still vulnerable to secured in a single year. development. Securing the Bruce Trail’s Optimum Route 68% secured 584 km 288 km secured in past years 32% left to secure 15 km secured this year 4 11 New Nature Reserves Preserving, protecting and stewarding Niagara Escarpment habitats along the Bruce Trail for future generations. The Bruce Trail Conservancy is working to secure a home for the Bruce Trail and preserve a ribbon of wilderness along the Niagara Escarpment through the acquisition of land and the creation of nature reserves. We add new nature reserves to the Bruce Trail’s conservation corridor each year and care for these special places through our Land Stewardship Program. These nature reserves protect a diverse array of habitats including wetlands, karst topography, open meadows, caves, towering scarp edges and lush forests, and provide homes for over 70 species at risk. This year we have created eleven new Bruce Trail Conservancy Nature Reserves with the support of our donors, landowners, and conservation partners. With the addition of these eleven new nature reserves to our conservation corridor, 11,521 total acres of Niagara Escarpment land is entrusted to the care of the Bruce Trail Conservancy. Learn more about our latest land acquisition efforts and Barrow Bay Cliffs Nature Reserve, Peninsula how you can help at brucetrail.org Acres of Escarpment Land Preserved within Year 9 01 -2 8 4,178 Acres 01 2 8 01 357 Acres 7-2 01 2 7 01 1,102 Acres Total area of land the 6-2 BTC has been directly 01 2 involved in preserving: nearly 16,000 acres 6 01 290 Acres Total area of land 5-2 stewarded by the BTC: 01 2 11,521 acres 5 11 New Nature Reserves East Mountain Nature Reserve, Beaver Valley Photo: Brian Popelier Photo: MapleCross Ridge Nature Reserve, Sydenham Brian Popelier Photo: Cape Chin Woods Nature Reserve, Peninsula Beth Gilhespy Photo: 6 Gardner Nature Reserve, Blue Mountains Brian Popelier Photo: 2018– 2019 LAND ACQUISITIONS NATURE RESERVE SECTION AREA PRESERVED OPTIMUM ROUTE FUNDING Driftwood Cove Peninsula 3,272 acres (1324 ha) 8,000 m Purchased in partnership with Parks (Bruce Peninsula National Park) Canada; First installment of BTC contribution funded by BTC Donors Cape Chin Woods Peninsula 100 acres (40 ha) 411 m Barrow Bay Cliffs Peninsula 362 acres (146 ha) 1,417 m MapleCross Ridge Sydenham 100 acres (40 ha) 461 m Gardner Blue Mountains 15 acres (6 ha) 124 m East Mountain Beaver Valley 72 acres (29 ha) 848 m Fox Ridge Beaver Valley 72 acres (29 ha) 1,059 m All funded by generous BTC donors Valley East Beaver Valley 35 acres (14 ha) 651 m Tall Timbers Caledon Hills 24 acres (10 ha) 642 m Robertson Farm Toronto 39 acres (16 ha) 486 m Heikoop Iroquoia 0.8 acres (0.3 ha) 0 m Fisher’s Pond Iroquoia 86 acres (35 ha) 1,052 m TOTAL - 11 Nature Reserves 4,178 acres (1689 ha) 15,151 m + Driftwood Cove 7 11 New Nature Reserves Valley East Nature Reserve, Beaver Valley Photo: Beth Gilhespy Photo: Tall Timbers Nature Reserve, Caledon Hills Photo: Beth Gilhespy Photo: 8 Heikoop Nature Reserve, Iroquoia Fox Ridge Nature Reserve, Beaver Valley Brian Popelier Photo: Robertson Farm Nature Reserve, Toronto Brian Popelier Photo: Fisher’s Pond Nature Reserve, Iroquoia Brian Popelier Photo: 9 Driftwood Cove: A Once in a Lifetime Land Acquisition 3,272 acres of extraordinary Niagara On November 30, 2018, the Government of Canada Escarpment landscape and wilderness, and finalized the purchase of the Driftwood Cove property.
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