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Forging Ahead

Dr. Gordon Nelson, Chair

We are forging ahead We continue to develop factsheets and hold on the numerous workshops on important topics such as Conservtion challenges and Action Plans. We have secured the support of opportunities that face Parks Canada for a Lake Erie Coastal Stewardship the most threatened Trail and Guide in support of species at risk and ecoregion in Canada. natural opportunities for the citizens of Carolinian Our focus has been Canada, notably the young people who are the key conservation and restoration of biodiversity and this to the future. This spring we will publish a Heritage is still very much front and centre for us. But in Landscape Guide to the Thames by the late Michael addressing biodiversity we also need to maintain Troughton and Cathy Quinlin. We work in as many and promote recovery of ecosystems and the ways as possible with many cooperative numerous water quality, carbon capture, and other organizations and individuals on the ground. ecologicial services that healthy ecosystems However, we will need to work harder to promote provide to the people who live and work in the green infrastructure and other projects which can Carolinian Canada region. In this respect help the people of Carolinian Canada to emerge Carolinian Canada Coalition (CCC) and its allies from the current economic meltdown in more continue to make excellent progress in woodland sustainable ways. We need your understanding, and ecosystem recovery. We also work interest and support in work of benefit to all who live supportively with farmers and other stewards on the in Carolinian Canada and beyond. ground such as Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) and Parks Canada (PC).

Carolinian Canada Coalition Strategic Plan 2007 ––– 2012 Collaborating for a Healthy Ecoregion ~ Greening the Future in Southwestern Ontario

In 2007, CCC developed a 5-year plan for energizing, guiding & supporting effective conservation action in southwestern Ontario. In only a short time, we have enjoyed many significant successes in partnership with groups large and small, across the Big Picture landscape.

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Building A Viable Coalition CCC Board of Directors

The Coalition’s second election as an incorporated organization was held May 22, 2008 at the Annual General Meeting in Port Rowan, hosted by Bird Studies Canada, installing a slate of 13 directors including 12 groups and 1 individual. Four Directors were acclaimed into office. Brian Craig began his first term and James Duncan,

Stephen Murphy and Kerrie Wilcox entered their second terms. The directors made CCC Board of a significant contribution to a leadership fund to kick-off fundraising for the year. Directors Committees 2008-09 A Management Committee was struck to develop and monitor programs and projects of the Coalition, to implement the organization’s strategic plan and to ensure that Dr. Gordon Nelson Carolinian Canada conservation strategies remain current and relevant for member University of Waterloo groups to maximize efficiency of conservation across the zone. Chaired by Scott Chair Peck, this standing committee is also acting as the Fundraising Committee.

Scott Peck Members in 2008-09 included Nancy Walther, Ron Wu-Winter, Tara Tchir, Gordon Ontario Professional Nelson and Michelle Kanter. Additional members external to the board will be added. Planners Institute The Executive Committee, consisting of the officers of the Coalition, was given the Vice-Chair responsibilities of the Board Development and Finance Standing Committees.

Peter Banks A Non-Profit Business Plan Treasurer For Greening the Future of Brian Craig Southwestern Ontario Parks Canada Secretary The Carolinian Canada Coalition’s

Peter Carson strategic plan calls for increased Ontario Nature activity and budgets in wide-ranging program areas. A business plan was Alice Casselman developed in 2008 to address these Association for Canadian ambitious goals. Focal programs for Educational Resources the business plan are summarized in James Duncan the diagram on the right. Draft Nature Conservancy of Measures of Success were developed Canada and will be refined over the 5-year planning period. Mark Emery Ontario Stewardship Measure 1: Areas of ActioActionn / Ripples on the Landscape “My involvement in CCC Stephen Murphy CCC will aim to enhance conservation action in at least 75% of CCC Society for Ecological provides me with a range of Restoration Biodiversity Hotspots, in partnership with members and stakeholders. Added resources and information Value: The number of projects inspired by or linked to CCC programs occurring relating to planning issues. Tara Tchir outside the Areas of Action will provide a measure of the ‘ripple effect’ of Upper Thames River It also provides a perspective Conservation Authority/ CCC’s conservation impact. Conservation Ontario Measure 2: Targeting Biodiversity / Ecosystem Stewardship in relating to the varied issues that face landowners, Nancy Walther CCC will aim to work with partners to obtain stakeholder commitments to Ontario Federation of Ecosystem Best Practices targeting at least 20% of species at risk. Added agencies and government Agriculture Value: Each EBP will enhance survival of additional targets (other natural organizations in Carolinian

Kerrie Wilcox features, ecological communities or landscape resources) thereby providing a Canada.” — Scott Peck, measure of enhanced conservation impact for healthy landscapes. Bird Studies Canada Norfolk County, Ontario Measure 3: Caring for Nature Ethic / Where Culture meets Nature Ron Wu-Winter Professional Planners CCC will aim to provide capacity-building opportunities and tools to 200 Ontario Forestry Institute & CCC Vice-Chair Association stewardship leaders annually across a variety of sectors. Added Value: Stewardship leaders will in turn work with a wider stewardship support Honourary Jim Oliver network (communities, landowners and other leaders in their constituency), providing a measure of CCC’s area of conservation influence.

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A Second Year of Growth Revenue in 2008-09 increased by about one third from the previous year with continuing support for the ecosystem recovery program from Ministry of Natural Resources . In-kind matches bring total project budgets to over $500,000. The annual giving program remains a critical component of the fundraising strategy. “We need your membership & would appreciate a donation. It helps balance the books.” — Peter Banks, CCC Treasurer 2008-09 REVENUES EXPENSES

Annual Other General Groups Giving projects Earned 7% 2% Big Picture 2% 4% 4% Outreach & Foundations Landowner 3% Links 19% Ecosystem Recovery 75%

Government 84% Revenue Total: $ 370,780 Actual / Expense Total: $ 363,421 Actual / $ 468,180 Adjusted* (101% of Budget) $ 411,016 Adjusted* (98% of Budget) Based on Unaudited year-end statements, * Adjusted includes Accounts Receivable & Payable Leave a Legacy Campaign & Charitable Status The Coalition received charitable status in October several significant contributors to the Coalition in after revising the wording of our objects. (Canadian January 2009. Our new Natural Treasures book Registered Charity 83559 4722 RR0001). was offered as a gift of appreciation. Previously, Lambton Wildlife Inc., partnered to “Thank-you! to those that responded to help conserve provide charitable receipts to donors. The Coalition’s first receipts were sent to our Leave a the natural treasures of this region.” - CCC Board Legacy Campaign donors. This campaign brought Coalition 2008-09 Virtual Office

The Coalition Virtual Office includes people Michelle Kanter - Executive Director from Toronto to Sarnia, working closely and Virginia Lambdin - Forum Coordinator; Youth Liaison efficiently with stakeholders. A small office is Bronwen Buck — Recovery Network Coordinator maintained in London at Grosvenor Lodge. Nikki May - Big Picture Outreach Coordinator The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Karen May — Webmaster; Big Picture Outreach continues to generously provide in-kind office needs. Jarmo Jalava — Recovery Strategy Coordinator Bernt Solymár — Caring for Nature Workshops “Thank-you to staff & consultants who are Lorraine Johnson — Editor, Thames Guide passionately involved in their work & regularly Jane ThompsonThompson; Douglas Counter - Design volunteer their support beyond working hours to conserve Lura Consulting - Social Marketing Strategy, Web design Carolinian Canada!”- Michelle Kanter, Executive Director Cathy Quinlan, UTRCA — Thames Guide Coordinator

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Networking for Sustainability & Stewardship Partners for Land Protection 2008 Engaging Passion & Partnership to Protect the Land We Love, October 23 – 25, 2008, London 153 people attended this collaborative forum hosted in This conference was designed to forge new and partnership with Ontario Land Trust Alliance (OLTA) . strengthen existing partnerships with key sectors It was an excellent networking opportunity designed to including Parks, Land Trusts, First Nations and address strategic directions for the Coalition including: Recovery teams. It provided training and tools for • Pro-active ecosystem recovery and new over 150 Protected Area and Species at Risk initiatives in public-private partnership- stakeholders and explored emerging trends in building for stewardship conservation. Other partners and sponsors • Integration of public and private included Parks Research Forum of Ontario, stewardship programs through case- Thames Talbot Land Trust , Walpole Island studies and discussion of current Heritage Centre, The Nature Conservancy opportunities (U.S.) and Ministry of Natural Resources. • Exploring First Nations partnerships to advance conservation across the Virginia Lambdin coordinated this event on behalf of the landscape Coalition and produced a set of proceedings, available on • Linking protected areas with community values our website. Prior to her 2005 ‘retirement’ and work for CCC, Virginia coordinated community programs to • Garnering feedback from stakeholders to highlight address labour market issues, training and career progress in the Big Picture of landscape recovery development for unemployed individuals.

Ecosystem Recovery Network Special Edition Newsletters: exceptionally high engagement rate, with open and click-through statistics consistently well Species & Habitats at Risk above industry norms. Bronwen Buck , our new Karen May is currently pursuing her Masters of Landscape Architecture at Ecosystem Recovery Network the University of Toronto, where she hopes to bring her love of the Coordinator, is excited to be environment, and her love of art, together. able to bring you positive Recovery Update # 2 stories about our diverse and Conservation Planning in Action rare natural heritage and Our second Woodland Recovery Update, report on the actions you are Bronwen Buck ask s participants a tough question during a CCC game show Conservation Planning in Action, served to taking to sustain it through our challenge at the Royal Winter Fair. provide training to a wide range of stakeholders special edition newsletters. (Photo by Martin Kanter ) and jump-start the Partners for Land Protection The articles reflect how our Bronwen recently completed a Master of 2008 conference. This one-day series of tireless contributors have Environmental Studies for which she presentations and workshops presented by worked on aiding rare species developed a suite of partnership established leaders in the field fostered the and habitats, promoting principles for fostering conservation stewardship through corporate spirit of enthusiasm and collaboration so change and fostering community engagement. essential for sustaining conservation efforts. It stewardship. The themes of provided an excellent opportunity to learn more education and learning recur often in the contents, about how stakeholders within the permeating the work of the students, researchers and Carolinian Life Zone can participate volunteers who each report on their actions from in Conservation Action Planning, unique perspectives. the innovative, effective process CCC Eco-News: Connecting Our Community that is transforming how Webmaster Karen May has expanded the Coalition’s conservation stakeholders around communication network through website the globe implement collaborative improvements and monthly Eco-news updates. With projects. Around 80 people an audience of almost a thousand strong, and new participated, indicating that habitat stewardship and species at risk are John Legge of The Nature subscribers eagerly joining the e-list every month, our Conservancy (US) and Jarmo contact and outreach in the community is increasing very timely topics and of keen Jalava present a workshop at significantly through web based communications. Our interest to land management the Woodland Recovery Update in Octob er . Photo by Bronwen Buck popular eco-news posts dozens of region-wide, stakeholders. member submitted events each month, and boasts an

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PrPrPromotingPr omoting a Researched Understanding Ecosystem Recovery Program Conservation Action Plans for Biodiversity Hotspots Habitat Restoration Working Group Thanks to a generous The Carolinian Woodland Recovery Team commitment from the met with Trees Ontario Foundation (TOF) to Ministry of Natural Jarmo Jalava is a writer, provide input into Resources Species at songwriter and consulting plantation establishment ecologist who has authored guidelines under the Risk Stewardship almost 200 ecological reports, Fund , pilot including the original provincial 50 Million Community methodology for Carolinian Tree Program. The team Conservation Action Plans Canada’s Big Picture project. recommended inclusion (CAPs) were initiated for three Carolinian of a broader range of biodiversity hotspot areas: Essex Forests and ecological restoration projects. Following from this, an Wetlands; Ausable River – Kettle Point to Pinery; inspiring tour of Norfolk County ecological restoration and Upper Thames River. Jarmo Jalava was projects led by Paul Gagnon of the Long Point trained in the internationally-recognised Region Conservation Authority , Wendy Cridland of Conservation Action Planning facilitation techniques The Nature Conservancy of Canada and Peter through the generous in-kind support of The Nature Carson of Pterophylla brought together foresters and Conservancy (U.S.) Efroymson Fellowship ecologists from a broad range of groups. As a result, Program. CC CAP Workshops were held in Port TOF is researching alternative plantation techniques. Stanley and Chippewas of the Thames , attended The recovery team created a Habitat Restoration by 3 teams representing 17 different organisations. Working Group to develop guidelines for Carolinian Additional stakeholders, including agricultural ecosystems. These are now in draft and groups, were invited to participate in local available for review. meetings. Teams incorporated non-biological Single-species Recovery Strategies conservation targets (such as sustainable From February – March 2009, penultimate agriculture, traditional use of medicinal plants) and draft recovery strategies were completed for explored First Nations issues. Draft plans were five Carolinian woodland plant species: completed in March 2009 and are available for Nodding Heart-leaved Plantain, Wild Hyacinth, review and comment. In early 2009, partnerships Pogonia Drooping Trillium, Nodding Pogonia and were established with groups that will be engaged in by Allen Woodliffe Large Whorled Pogonia by Jarmo Jalava . the three 2009-10 teams (Dundas Valley, Short Hills The Carolinian Woodland Recovery Team – Fonthill and Niagara River). met to address habitat definitions and guide the "Carolinian Canada Coalition helps provide implementation of the ecosystem recovery program. me with the vision and contacts I need to implement important research on the ecological aspects of Carolinian habitats and ensures this research is tied to communities of practice, policy, and action" — Stephen Murphy, University of Waterloo, Society of Ecological Restoration & CCC board Coastal Zone Program CCC staff and Chair worked through 2008/2009 to secure a Parks Canada contribution to help fund a three year coastal zone stewardship project. This will focus on building awareness and participation by producing a plan for a Lake Erie Coastal Trail CAP Workshop in Port Stanley and Guide featuring information and experiences on restoration, species at risk, conservation success stories, land use and environmental history and other relevant topics.

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Youth Helping Species at Risk “CCC provides me with a great opportunity to explore new ideas and network with a people who DO make things happen. The internship program has proven to be a wonderful opportunity to carry out research and share experience with interested and interesting university students from Waterloo.” — Alice Casselman, Association of Canadian Educational Resources & CCC board

Carolinian Canada Student Intern (CCSI) Program

The CCSI 2-year pilot 2007-09 wraps up on April 30 th, 2009. In total, six [6] Carolinian Canada Student Interns , from the University of Waterloo, Faculty of Environmental Studies Co-op Program, completed work terms with employers in the Carolinian Canada Life Zone. Check out work term summaries and research papers at www.carolinian.org

WINTER 2008 With invasive exotic plants inventoried and mapped in Summer 2007, Lauren Cymbaly was re-hired by rare Charitable Research Reserve as a Research Assistant , to develop an invasive alien plant species prioritization and management strategy for rare Charitable Research Reserve. Alex Hood was hired by the Nature Conservancy of Canada as a Restoration Research Assistant to research management tools for restoring the quality of alvar and savannah habitats in the Western Lake Erie Islands Natural Area and completed guidelines for management of alvar and savanna habitats on Pelee Island.

Intern Mark Funk FALL 2008 Mark Funk was hired by Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority as a Stewardship Specialist to produce a report detailing species and their potential threats on ABCA land and identify ways to enhance environmental programs for rural non-farm landowners. Meghan Gillespie was hired by the Association for Canadian Educational Resources as a Technical Advisory Team Intern to carry out tree inventories and re-measurements in forest monitoring plots using Smithsonian protocols. Meghan also prepared the data for analysis. The data will help to manage a diversity of native trees including rare species.

WINTER 2009 Jason Weiler was hired by the Association for Canadian Educational Resources as a Technical Advisory Team Intern to provide support in environmental outreach, field research and school programs that engage youth in monitoring Carolinian habitats, rare species and unique ecosystems.

Carolinian Stewardship Rangers

Camp Sylvan. 31 Rangers “As for how myself and the rangers liked from 7 teams participated to the camp, I loved it! I learned a lot more learn from professionals in about species at risk than I knew about the field, interact through hands-on activities, take on [before]. I really liked learning more species conservation challenges, ID too. Surprisingly I had never heard of a share their experiences and tulip tree until then... now I seem to come develop stronger networks. In across them more!” - Carolinian light of the success of the first camp, the Coalition is Stewardship Ranger camp participant planning a 2009 camp to be The Carolinian Canada Coalition, in held in July. The camps focus on communicating the conjunction with the Ausable Bayfield Ontario Stewardship Rangers participate in a Conservation Authority and Ontario species-at-risk themed GPS race. Photo by Bronwen Buck importance of conservation, Stewardship Rangers, hosted a 2-day helping species at risk in their camp focusing on Youth Helping Species at Risk home communities and encouraging youth to (SAR) for Carolinian teams of Ontario Stewardship pursue future job or volunteer opportunities in the Rangers and their leaders on August 5-6, 2008 at field.

7 Carolinian Canada Coalition Annual Report 2008 - 2009 . Catalyzing Effective Action along with presentations from Tallgrass Landowner Links Ontario, the Naturalized Habitat Caring for Nature Factsheets Network of Windsor-Essex , With support from Environment Conservation Authorities, Land Canada’s EcoAction Community Stewardship Councils, local farmers and Funding Program , TD Friends of the biologists. The workshop garnered very Environment Foundation and many favourable reviews and requests for local partners, the Landowner Links Big more information on species-at-risk, Picture Outreach project continued attracting wildlife, planting pollinator across rural Carolinian Canada this gardens, how to build a snake year. Stakeholder networks in each Nikki May at Caring for Nature hibernaculum and more. county developed shared messages for in Hamilton Launch photo by Cherish Elwell, HCA Community Based habitat and rare species conservation customized to local areas. Social Marketing “I have thoroughly enjoyed working with the hundreds of In response to the need for compelling outreach people in Carolinian Canada who have so generously given of materials for science-based conservation programs, the Carolinian Canada Coalition has launched a their time to help with the factsheet project. It is multi-partner Community Based Social Marketing heartening to see so many volunteers dedicated to the (CBSM) strategy for rare habitats and species. The stewardship and restoration of Carolinian habitat across goal of the 20+ participants including government agencies, NGOs, stewardship groups and First the zone.” — Nikki May, Outreach Coordinator Nation representatives is to foster stewardship The factsheets are being promoted by a wide range of behaviours for Species at Risk by promoting sectors including agriculture, municipal, stewardship, messages that resonate with key audiences across tourism and recreation. Nikki May is coordinating this southwestern Ontario. The strategy is in project with the assistance of Karen May and a development by Lura Consulting . In 2009-10, we lengthy list of local partners to reach over 191,000 will implement this initiative “on the ground” with landowners in Brant, Chatham-Kent, Lambton, Essex, local partners through pilot projects. Elgin, Haldimand, Halton, Hamilton, Middlesex, Species at Risk Almanac & Web Guide Niagara, Norfolk and Oxford. Media launches celebrate local stewardship action and follow-up CCC is embarking on a quest to develop an requests link landowners to habitat partners. Almanac and Web Guide for Carolinian habitats and 2008 Caring for Nature Workshops In a follow-up to the successful factsheets, the Almanac contribution Carolinian Canada Coalition and partners hosted two by 17 year pilot Caring for Nature Workshops for Rural old Jasmine Landowners in March 2008 at the Sanson Estate Kanter

rare species. The Almanac is compendium of Carolinian resources, filled with useful and interesting stewardship tips, tools, facts and Norfolk Caring for Nature Workshop. Photo by Bernie Solymár seasonal recipes and crafts that will seek to inspire conservation action in urban and rural communities. Winery in Amherstburg and October 2008 at Wagon Editor Bronwen Buck has developed a series of Wheel Produce and Corn Maze in Simcoe. challenges for contributors ranging from best Coordinated by Bernie Solymár, the workshops were practice guidelines to gardening tips to eco-friendly attended by 35 - 40 landowners, who discussed how day trips. Our diverse contributors range from to initiate habitat projects, and tap into financial conservation professionals to amateur naturalists. incentives and expert advice. Copies of the Rural All involved have a shared goal of inspiring Landowner Stewardship Guide , developed by the stewardship and making the wealth of information in University of Guelph’s School of Environmental our conservation community accessible to the Design and Rural Development , were provided general public.

8 Carolinian Canada Coalition Annual Report 2008 - 2009 Carolinian Canada Publications Natural Treasures Roadshow 2008 -09 Carolinian Canada Conservation Awards “It is gratifying to hear from many horticultural society On May 8 th 2009, Carolinian Canada will recognize members in particular that the book and presentations the hard work and are their first introductions to the treasures of this dedication of the 2008/9 unique region.” Lorraine Johnson, Author and Native Plant conservation award Gardener nominees and recipients. From Elgin to Hamilton, Carolinian Canada Coalition’s first these caring people have major book about the region by editor been quietly dedicating Lorraine Johnson and over 60 most of their spare time, American Columbo stewarded contributors has received positive and in some cases their and protected by David Clemons Photo by Graham Buck reviews in a number of magazines careers, to the and newsletters. Lorraine, CCC staff conservation and restoration of natural habitat and and board continue to promote the rare species. The Carolinian Canada Awards are publication through presentations to one small way of recognizing and promoting their field naturalist clubs, horticultural work. These stewardship champions have made societies and other groups, their marks in many different ways. Their reaching roughly 500 people in 2008-09. accomplishments have range from significant habitat Thames River Landscape Guide protection to rare species stewardship monitoring, youth education and habitat restoration. “Michael has written a far-reaching and comprehensive story of the Thames watershed, an important watershed Tri vial pursuit – in the Carolinian Zone, describing the physical, natural and Carolinian style - at the cultural factors that have shaped it. I think he would Carolinian have been extremely pleased to see how his guide has come Forest Festival to life through editing, illustration and design.” Cathy Quinlan, Thames Heritage River Committee Great progress was made towards publishing Dr. Michael Troughton’s The Thames Lifetime Achievement Alan Ernest River Watershed: A Heritage Landscape Guide . Dr. Youth Carolinian Forest Festival Troughton established a David Clemons Heather and Bill Wilson partnership between CCC and Individual the Thames Canadian Group Catfish Creek Conservation Authority Heritage River Committee to publish this comprehensive guide. It supports the Honourable Mention Jane Marie and Brent Ward goals of both organizations to promote understanding of the rich heritage of the Carolinian Life Zone. Cathy Quinlan of the Upper Thames River Conservation Authority is coordinating the project. With funding from several partners including the Ontario Trillium Foundation , the text was edited by Lorraine Johnson and design work completed by Douglas Counter . Bill DeYoung and Sandra Murillo prepared the maps. A book launch is planned for June 2009. Many free copies will be going to area libraries and schools.

Cathy Quinlan has worked as a Terrestrial Biologist with UTRCA for 11 years and has a keen interest in the natural environment of the Thames and Carolinian Regions . AGM 2008

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April 1, 2008 - March 31, 2009 (cash) Carolinian Canada Supporters Contributors, partners, members and volunteers of the Ecoregion Guardian ($50,000+) Coalition were highly committed in 2008-09, making significant progress for conservation in this region. Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Coalition Members Doubled! Environment Canada Groups Big Picture Protectors ($10,000+) Association Canadian Educational Resources Ontario Professional Planners Institute Bird Studies Canada Ontario Resources Aggregate Corp Branksome Green Parks Canada TD Friends of the Environment Foundation Bruce Trail Conservancy Parks Research Forum of Ontario Creative Reality Media Inc. rare Charitable Research Reserve Landscape Benefactors ($1,000+) David Suzuki Foundation Tallgrass Ontario Essex Field Naturalists' Club The Lower Grand River Land Trust Inc. Parks Research Forum of Ontario Faculty of Environment, U. Waterloo The McIlwraith Field Naturalists Haldimand & Area Woodlot Owners Association The Naturalized Habitat Network Ontario Power Generation Hamilton Naturalists Club The Nature Conservancy of Canada Ian Seddon Planning Services Trees Ontario Dr. Gordon Nelson Kuntz Forestry Consulting Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Nature Conservancy of Canada Lambton Wildlife Inc. Catfish Creek Conservation Authority Natural Resource Solutions Inc. Grand River Conservation Authority Elgin Stewardship Council Niagara Restoration Council Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Earthtramper Consulting North-South Environmental Inc. Long Point Region Conservation Authority Oakville Community Centre for Peace, Lower Thames Valley Conservation Authority S.C. Johnson and Son Ltd. Environment & Human Rights St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Long Point Biosphere Foundation Ontario Federation of Agriculture Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Individuals & Families Ecosystem Stewards ($500+) Ronald Allensen Olive Ireland Anne Redish John Ambrose Jarmo Jalava Carole Ritchie Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority Debbie Anderson Eugene Jankowski Paul & Denice Robertson Halton-Peel Woodlands Stewardship David Bailey & Zile Zichmanis Lorraine Johnson Alan Robinson Peter Banks Doris Kanter Brian Roth Long Point Basin Land Trust James Bellinger Michelle Kanter Jim Rule Long Point Region Conservation Authority Bonnie Bergsma Ruth Kernohan Diane Salter Patricia Bigelow Bohdan Kowalyk Kerrie Sant Norfolk Field Naturalists Daniel Bissonnette Virginia Lambdin Stella & Trevor Shelly Ontario Stewardship Jane Bowles Doris & Alex Landon Don & Jane Shirley Malcolm Boyd Marvin Lefler Mary Simpson Oxford Community Fund Dianne Bravo Michael Leonard Tiffany Smith Oxford Federation of Agriculture Bronwen & Graham Buck Rev. David R. Linn Bernie Solymar St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Donald & Ruth Bucknell Brenda Lorenz Gerry & Sue Stephenson Ken Bulgin William Lyons Ruth Stoner Waterloo Stewardship Jenny Bull James Macdonald Tomislav Svoboda Craig & Jane Campbell Andrew Macpherson Matthew Swift Unique Nature Supporters ($100+) Neva Carmicheal Dave Martin Ric Symmes Peter Carson & Mary Gartshore Nikki May Scott & Shery Teasell George Francis Conservation Ontario Gordon Catterson Linda McDougall Dan Teleki Doris Kanter Michael Leonard Landscape Architect Stan Caveney Glenn McKelvey Bill Thompson Anne Redish Virginia Brown Betty Chanyi Stephen McLachlin John & Dorothy Tiedje Jim MacDonald Tom Chatterton Angus McLeod Irene Tietz Helen Moore Lower Grand River Trust Alan Dale Helen Moore Doug Van Hemessen Rick & Doris Wukasch Richard Rankin Vaughen & Willem De Lint Larry & Karen Moore Clen & Angelle van Kleef Paul F. J. Eagles Planning Ltd. Peter Banks Bill DeYoung David Morris Gerry Waldron John Zinszer Dave Dyce Cecil Morris John & Alice Walent-Bellar Gord Catterson Ian Seddon Planning Services George Francis Gordon & Shirley Nelson Nancy Walther Natural Resource Solutions Bridget Payne Don Gordon John Nolan Brian & Elizabeth Wheeler Peter Carson & Mary Gartshore Dorothea Kanter-Bentley Scott & Michelle Guthrie Jim Oliver Kerrie Wilcox Scott Peck Betty Chanyi Judith Harris Mary-Jean Page Rick & Doris Wukasch Ron Wu-Winter Jim Hodgins Cheryl Pearce Ron & Sonya Wu-Winter North South Environmental Nancy Walther Steve Hounsell Scott Peck Dolf & Anne Wynia Robert Fedrock Lambton Wildlife Incorporated Robin Howe George Rapai John Zinszer Tomislav Svoboda Alice Casselman Scott & Michelle Guthrie

10 Carolinian Canada Coalition Annual Report 2008 - 2009 Volunteers & In-kind Exceptional & Effective Collaboration ~ Thank-you to all! Over 300 volunteers and groups brought their time, talents and resources to partner with the Coalition this year, representing over 1,515 days and $421,000 . This exceptional contribution is a measure of coordination and collaboration for ecosystem and habitat recovery in southwestern Ontario. Contributors range from youth and community leaders to First Nations, researchers and stewardship Director Nancy Walther at AGM 2008 practitioners. Some of our many partners and in-kind contributors:

Adelle Yott Daniela Puric-Mladenovic Ilse Kraemer Mary Lou Knechtel Rob Diermair Aimee Johnson Darrell Randell Ingersoll District Nature Club Mary Orpen Rob Keen Alan Ernest Darryl Finnigan Iroquoia Bruce Trail Club Mathew Speck Robert Ritchie Alison Thompson Dave Boddington J.C. Laurence Matthew Child Rock Point Provincial Park Alison Watt Dave Boyd Jackie Glen Mayor Ron Eddy Roger Boyd Alistair MacKenzie Dave Depuydt Jaclyn Goodwillie McIlwraith Field Naturalists of London Ron Gould Allan Elgar Dave Marriott & Andrea Hebb Jacquie Corley Melody Cairns Ron Ludolph Allen Woodliffe Dave McLaughlin Jaime Overy Mhairi McFarlane Ron Reinholt Amy Brant Dave Reid James Goodram Michael Harding Ron Young Andrea Blake David Beamer Jamie Fisher Michael Troughton Roy & RuthAnn Shuker Anita Caveney David Crockett Jane Bowles Middlesex 4-H Club Royal Botanical Gardens Audrey Heagy David Morris Janet Licskai Middlesex Federation of Agriculture Rural Lambton Stewardship Network Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority David Watson Janet Nussey Middlesex Stewardship Council Ruth John Barb Boysen Dawn Bazely Jason Scott Mike Davis S.C. Johnson and Son Ltd. Bernie Solymar Deb Roloson Jeff Carviel Mike Postma Sandra Vos Betsy Smith Deidre Meyer Jen Baker Mike Rose Sandy Levin Betsy Wilcox Delta Waterfowl Chapter Jennifer Bowman Municipality of Halton Sarah Clarke Betty Learmouth Department of Fisheries and Oceans Jennifer Standaart Muriel Andreae Savanta Betty Semeniuk Derek Konieczny Jim MacDonald Myeengun Henry Scott Guthrie Bill and Sylvia Thirlwall Diana Haywood Jim Rule Nadja Stevens Selkirk Provincial Park Bill Boyd Don Gordon Jim Stollard Nancy Comber Sharon Lovett Bill De Young Don McCabe Joanne Rzadki Nancy Tilt Shawn Staton Bird Studies Canada Don McLeod Jocelyn Baker Nancy Walther Sheila Fleming Bob Johnson Donald Kirk John Bacher Natalie Iwanyki Sheila O'Neal Bonnie Bergsma Donna Wakeling John Legge Natural Heritage Information Centre Sheila Wiebe Bonnie Carey Dorchester Mill Pond Committee John Nunan Nature Conservancy Canada Six Nations Eco-Centre Brad Hertner Doris Kanter John Nurse Niagara Bruce Trail Club Six Nations of the Grand First Nation Brad Matyas Dorothy Jones John Potter Niagara College Environmental Program South Peel Naturalist Club Bradwill Consulting Doug Ross John Pray Niagara Falls Nature Club St. Clair Region Conservation Authority Brant Resource Stewardship Network Doug Wilson John Trott Niagara North Federation of Agriculture Stephen May Brant County Federation of Agriculture Dr. Dan Shrubsole John van Dorp Niagara Parks Commission Steve Evans Brant Rod and Gun Club Dr. Gerry Killan Joyce Sankey Niagara Peninsula Conservation Auth. Steve Hounsell Brant Woodlot Owners Association Duane Brown Julie Ryan Niagara Peninsula Field Naturalists Stewardship Oxford Brett Groves Ducks Unlimited Canada Karen Yukich Niagara Restoration Council Susan Kennedy Brian Craig EarthTramper Kari Jean Niagara South Federation of Agriculture Tallgrass Ontario Brian Geerts Ed Ecker Karl Huyge Niagara Woodlot Association Tara Tchir Bronte Creek Provincial Park Elaine Secord Karla Spence-Diermair Norfolk Field Naturalists Teresa Giangregorio Brookville Public School Elizabeth Hurkmans Kate Hayes Ontario Federation of Agriculture Terry Chapman Bruce Trail club Eric Cleland Kate Monk Ontario Land Trust Alliance Thames Canadian Heritage River Committee Bruce Zavitz Escarpment Magazine Kathy Hodgins Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources Thames Talbot Land Trust Cale Selby Essex County Stewardship Network Keith Early Ontario Nature The Nature Conservancy, Michigan Program Canada South Land Trust Essex Region Conservation Authority Kelly Tonnelato Ontario Parks Tina Hall Canadian Organic Growers - Niagara Eva D'Amico Ken Dunlop Ontario Power Generation Tom Bird Canadian Wildlife Service Frank Sommer Ken Elliott Ontario Soil & Crop Improvement Assoc. Tony Zammit Cathy Bingham Friends of 12-Mile Creek Kettle Creek Conservation Authority Ontario Stewardship Rangers Town of Oakville Cathy Mous Friends of Nairn Creek Kim Barrett Owen Williams Tracey Falco Cathy Plosz Friends of Shorthills Kim Frohlich Oxford County Trees Ontario Foundation Cathy Quinlan Gary Nielsen King's University College Oxford Federation of Agriculture Trees Unlimited Cecil Patterson Geoff Peach Komoka Provincial Park Oxford Fish and Game Protection Assoc Tys Theysmeyer Cherish Elwell Gerald George Kristyn Ferguson Oxford Tourism University of Waterloo Chippewas of Kettle & Stony Point First Gord Guenther Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservat. Oxford Woodlot Owners Association University of Western Ontario Nations Graham Bryan Lambton Federation of Agriculture Pat d'Haeseleer UWO Alumni Research Awards Chippewas of the Thames First Nation Graham Buck Lambton Shores Pat Donnelly Upper Thames River Conservation Authority Chris Vanrooy Grand River Conservation Authority Lambton Wildlife Inc. Patrick Waddilove Vanessa Kinsley Christine Schmalz Greg Bales Land Care Niagara Patti Scherer Vaughan Albert Christopher Lemieux Gregor Beck Larry Davis Paul Gagnon Vicki McKay City of Brantford Haldimand and Area Woodlot Owner's Laura Mousseau Paul General Wasyl Bakowsky City of Burlington Association Lauren Cymbally Paul Michiels Wayne Nyomtato City of Hamilton Haldimand Bird Observatory Lindsay Anderson Paul Robertson Wayne Weller City of London Haldimand County Lisa Smart Paul Tripodo Welland River Keepers City of Woodstock Haldimand County Forest Long Point Basin Land Trust Pete Baxter Woodstock and District Dev’t Services Claire Sanders Conservation Service Long Point Region Conservation Authority Peter Carson Woodstock Field Naturalists Cliff Evanitski Haldimand Federation of Agriculture Lorraine Johnson Peter Roberts York University Clint Jacobs Haldimand Stewardship Council Lorraine Norminton Peter Uhlig Conservation Halton Haldimand Woodlot Owners Assoc. Louise Heyming Phil Holst Conservation Ontario Halton Federation of Agriculture Lower Grand River Land Trust Point Pelee National Park Corey Burant Halton/North Peel Naturalist Club Lower Thames Valley Conservation Auth. Preservation of Agricultural Lands Soc. County of Brant Halton/Peel Woodlands & Wildlife Lynette Mader Pterophylla County of Middlesex Stewardship Malcolm Boyd Rachel Plotkin County of Oxford Tree Commissioner Hamilton Conservation Authority Margaret May Randall Van Wagner Craig Merkley Hamilton Naturalists’ Club Marguerite Ceschi-Smith Randy Phillips Credit Valley Conservation Authority Hamilton-Halton Stewardship Program Mari Veliz Rebecca Lidster D. Murray Cameron Hamilton-Wentworth Fed. of Agricult. Marilynn Havelka ReForest London Dan Kraus Heather Arnold Mark Funk Rhonda Brown Daniel Ethier Heather Cooper Mark Lyle Rick Batteson Daniel Romanoski Henry of Pelham Family Estate Mark Morse Rick Feibig Daniel Speck Ian McIntosh Mary Gartshore Rick Ludkin

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Goals of the Carolinian Canada Coalition

Mission (approved September 2008) Protect and restore natural heritage in the Carolinian Life Zone for healthy, sustainable landscapes through stewardship, cooperation and research. Vision (approved December 2008) Collaborating for a Healthy Landscapes: Stretching from Toronto to Windsor, the Carolinian Life Zone of southwestern Ontario is among North America’s most vibrant and fragile ecoregions. Carolinian Canada Coalition (CCC) brings together diverse sectors, people and governments to collaboratively steward southwestern Ontario’s unique habitat network, green infrastructure to support thriving wild and human communities in harmony for generations. CCC Big Picture Greening the Future of southwestern Ontario: The Coalition’s vision for healthy landscapes is demonstrated by the Big Picture, an important tool for hundreds of conservation allies and stakeholders to restore a natural heritage system in harmony with existing land uses. The Coalition uses the Big Picture as a basis for exploring key issues, networking between stakeholders, promoting a researched understanding and catalyzing effective action. Mandate (approved May 2008) 1. To preserve, protect and restore the flora and fauna of the Carolinian Life Zone in southwestern Ontario, by organizing and participating in environmental projects. 2. To conduct research relating to environmental issues affecting the Carolinian Life Zone in southwestern Ontario and to disseminate the results of such research to the public. 3. To educate and increase the public’s understanding of the importance of conserving the natural features of the Carolinian Life Zone in southwestern Ontario by developing and offering educational materials and programs.

Looking Forward Upcoming Coalition initiatives for 2009-10 • Recovery Update # 3: Balls Falls, Niagara, June 5 - What’s Happening in our Biodiversity Hotspots? • Thames LandscapLandscapee Guide Launch in June • 2009 Forum: Pt. Pelee, October 22 — 23 - Saving Our Coast • Community Conservation Action Planning Pilot Projects around Niagara & Hamilton • Coast Trail Network Exploratory Research • Carolinian Species at Risk Stewardship Rangers Camp: Turkey Point, July 22-23 Recognitions at AGM 2008 • Carolinian Canada Student Intern (CCSI): Call for Employers • Caring for Nature Landowner Workshops • 2010 Forum & AGMAGM: Sarnia, May 28-30 - Water in the Carolinian Life Zone Explore Carolinian Canada www.carolinian.org 1017 Western Rd., London ON N6G 1G5 519-433-7077 fax: 519-913-2449 [email protected]

"What I most appreciate about CCC is that collaboration continues to be at the heart of what we do. I am impressed that our supporters, staff, volunteers, private landowners and member organizations continually find ways to collaborate in initiatives that benefit the region and its inhabitants." — Ron Wu-Winter, Toronto & Region Conservation Authority Forester, Ontario Forestry Association & CCC board

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