All for one. One for all! Appalachian Corridor’s affiliates: A unique conservation network in Quebec
Through this article, we highlight the essential contribution of our affiliated members to the success of the conservation movement in our region.
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A SECOND CONSERVATION PROJECT FOR MRS. GAIL WATT
Appalachian Corridor would like to acknowledge Gail Watt’s donation of a conservation easement on her 8.4-acre property in West Bolton. This addition completes her second conservation project and strengthens the region’s network of protected areas, including the nearby Mount Foster Nature Reserve.
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APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR HONORED AT BROME-MISSISQUOI EXCELLENCE GALA
Appalachian Corridor won three awards at the 12th Excellence Brome Missisquoi Gala, including the trophy for Company of the Year. The work of the conservation organization was also highlighted after winning the Innovation and Sustainable Development awards.
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A new nature reserve is created at lac Brome thanks to Mrs. Terry Wiazowski
Appalachian Corridor would like to thank Terry Wiazowski for the creation of the new White Eagle Nature Reserve in Brome Lake. Named after the Polish origins of its owner, the new protected area is 35 hectares in size and has been owned by the family for over 70 years.
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20 YEARS OF GAINS FOR NATURE AND THE COMMUNITY: APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR’S FIRST STEPS
As part of the Appalachian Corridor’s 20th anniversary celebrations, Louise Gratton, biologist and co-founder of the organization, recounts the events that followed the organization’s founding and led to the creation of a shared vision for the conservation of natural environments in our area of operation.
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HYDRO-QUÉBEC ENERGIZES APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR’S ACTIVITIES FOR THE NEXT THREE YEARS
Appalachian Corridor is pleased to announce a three-year partnership with Hydro-Quebec to accelerate and amplify three key programs dedicated to the promotion of natural solutions to reduce greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and increase GHG capture through the protection of natural environments on our territory of action.
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THE GIFT OF NATURE: THE CASTONGUAY-ROBITAILLE FAMILY PERPETUALLY PROTECTS 13,75 HECTARES IN ABERCORN
Yolande Castonguay and Robert Robitaille got a head start on the holidays by making a generous gift to nature and the community with a donation of a 13.75-hectare (33.98 acres) conservation easement in Abercorn.
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INNOVATIVE ROADKILL STUDY CONDUCTED BY BIKE BY CONCORDIA UNIVERSITY ON ROUTE 112
From August to September 2021, Concordia University’s Jochen Jaeger’s research team tested a new protocol for tracking wildlife mortality by bike on Route 112.
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Our fall 2021 bulletin is now available online!
The latest edition of our newsletter is now online!
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HAS REDUCED HIGHWAY TRAFFIC IMPACTED ROADKILLS DURING THE PANDEMIC?
Did wildlife road mortality really decrease during containment? Unfortunately, it would appear not.
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APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR HONORED AT THE 2021 OMER AWARDS GALA
Appalachian Corridor received an award for its contributions to the municipality of Eastman at the OMER awards gala, held by the Memphremagog Chamber of Commerce on November 25 in Orford.
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A WORLD OF OPPORTUNITIES… to donate!
In conservation, every action, large or small, is a gain for the environment and the community! Whether it’s a contribution of land, money, time, or even expertise, every action provides benefits to natural habitats in our region and helps to grow the number and size of protected areas on our territory. Want to participate? Surely, one of the forms of contribution listed below will meet your values, desires and possibilities.
