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April 2021 eNewsletter
issue no. 153 |
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CROWSNEST CONSERVATION
Who We Are: We are a diverse group of individuals with a passion for nature and the beautiful landscapes in the Crowsnest Pass and surrounding area. We share a strong conservation ethic and a desire to integrate this into the mainstream of our community. We are active in undertaking and supporting programs that preserve, protect and enhance nature and the landscapes we cherish, while ensuring a vibrant growing community. We are a registered charitable organization.
To learn more about Crowsnest Conservation and to support our work, visit our webpage here.
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A SPECIAL NOTE FROM CCS
Crowsnest Conservation Society would like to offer our sincerest gratitude to our retiring board members.
Judy Cooke has been on the CCS board for 16 continuous years. For 12 of those years she served as President, two as Vice-President, and one as Secretary. She has been the considerate and self-effacing backbone of this Society. Her commitment to environmental education and action through the CCS has made our Crowsnest Pass community better.
Rick Cooke has been a Director of the CCS board for 12 years. His most recent contribution has been writing the CCS response to the Grassy Mountain Coal Mine proposal. He devoted over 500 hours of work to represent CCS for the Joint Review Panel hearing in 2020.
John Husch has been the CCS Treasurer since late 2015. Over the past five plus years he has contributed his extensive business and managerial expertise. He learned new accounting software and was able to de-mystify financial statements for board members and volunteer auditors.
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CROWSNEST CONSERVATION VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITIES
CCS invites you to learn about or make a difference to the environment of the Crowsnest Pass this spring and summer. For details or to sign up contact us by email at office@crowsnestconservation.ca or by phone (403) 583-5884. We will be looking for volunteers for:
Birding walks
Communities in Bloom
Forest Stewardship Day (June 5)
Doors Open Festival (July 30-Aug 2)
Earth Day (April 22 or May)
Grant Writing
Hiking
Municipal Planning Commission (4th Wed)
Recycling Issues
Speaker Series
Trail Signage and Boardwalk
Water Issues
Weed Pulls
Wildflower walks
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OTHER EMPLOYMENT/VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNTIES
The Great Divide Trail Association-Volunteers
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CROWSNEST CONSERVATION UPCOMING EVENTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS BY OTHER ORGANIZATIONS IN OUR REGION |
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April 8, 12:30-1:30 p.m. - Carbon, water, and recreation: protecting the land that sustains us
Event by: Yellowstone to Yukon
For more information and to register, visit https://y2y.net/events/carbon-water-and-recreation-protecting-the-land-that-sustains-us/
April 22, 4 p.m. - Alberta Emerald Foundation, Tickets by donation, Minimum $5.00
Need some environmental inspiration this Earth Day? Join AEF for a special virtual presentation of Emerald Speakers Series. Their version of TED Talks, the Emerald Speakers Series provides Emerald Award recipients with a stage to share their inspiring environmental work. Thanks to the virtual platform GreenShows, this special event will include a Q&A session with our presenters and the opportunity to chat with fellow audience members.
2021 Emerald Speakers are:
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The Great Divide Trail Association - 2021 Trail Building & Maintenance Trip Schedule
Thursday, June 17 to Sunday, June 20 – Cairnes Creek Bridge (Trip 1)
Saturday, June 26 to Wednesday, June 30 – High Rock Trail
June 30 to July 5 – High Rock Trail
July 5 to July 10 – High Rock Trail
July 10 to July 15 – High Rock Trail
July 14 July 18 – Cataract Creek Bridge (Original GDT)
July 16 to July 21 – High Rock Trail
July 23 to July 27 – High Rock Trail
July 27 to August 1 – High Rock Trail
August 13 to August 17 – Cairnes Creek Bridge (Trip 2)
Additional Info:
- 10 people maximum per trip.
- Basic camp set-up: Kitchen shelter, fire pit & latrine. Volunteers will bring their own tents and sleeping gear.
- Volunteers will bring & cook their own food.
- Trail building experience is not required, but volunteers should have experience backcountry camping and hiking.
- Free for GDTA Members.
- The GDTA will not be organizing carpooling this year due to the pandemic so volunteers will have to arrange their own rides to the trailhead.
- The GDTA will provide all trail maintenance tools, tool training, and safety orientation for all trips.
If you are interested in participating in one or more of our 2021 GDTA Trail Building & Maintenance Trips, or if you have any questions, visit https://greatdividetrail.com/get-involved/membership/
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Crowsnest Pass News
Tent Mountain Mine Environmental Impact Assessment
Public invited to comment on the proposed Terms of Reference for the EIA of Montem Resources proposed Tent Mountain Mine. Print documents may be obtained from Montem at 7720-17 Ave., P.O. Box 610, Coleman, AB T0K 0M0 or from the government at 1-587-425-5996.
DEADLINE IS APRIL 5, 2021. For more information, see https://montem-resources.com/projects/tent-mountain-mine/
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Thank you to Raymond Toal for the use of his images.
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Contact Information - Crowsnest Conservation Society
Mailing Address: P.O. Box 242, Crowsnest Pass, AB, T0K 0E0
Office: 12707-20 Avenue, Crowsnest Pass, AB (403) 583-5884
Email: office@crowsnestconservation.ca
Website: www.crowsnestconservation.ca
Facebook - Crowsnest Conservation: Click here.
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