APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR HONORED AT BROME-MISSISQUOI EXCELLENCE GALA
Appalachian Corridor won three awards at the 12th edition of the Brome-Missisquoi Chamber of Commerce Excellence Gala, including the prize for Company of the Year. The conservation organization’s contributions were also highlighted with the Innovation and Sustainable Development awards.
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.
20 YEARS OF GAINS FOR NATURE AND THE COMMUNITY: APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR’S FIRST STEPS
Dans le cadre des 20 ans de Corridor appalachien, Louise Gratton, biologiste et co-fondatrice de l’organisme, nous explique les moments qui ont suivi la fondation de l’organisme et mené à la création d’une vision commune pour la conservation des milieux naturels sur notre territoire d’action.
SPRING 2022 BULLETIN NOW AVAILABLE ONLINE!
Eastman, Québec (May 4, 2022) – The latest edition of our bulletin is now available online! In this issue, you will find articles on the following topics: Appalachian Corridor celebrates 20 years; Two donor profiles who recently completed conservation easements projects for their lands; The definition of a land easement for conservation purposes; An overview of the importance of ecological connectivity; The promotion of a web conference on achieving a land conservation project: why and how; Municipalities as conservation allies; A new partnership with Hydro-Québec and more!
PETER MCAUSLAN JOINS APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR’S BOARD OF DIRECTORS
Eastman, QC (April 28, 2022) – Appalachian Corridor’s board of directors is proud to announce the appointment of Mr. Peter McAuslan as treasurer of the organization. Mr. McAuslan is a seasoned entrepreneur highly respected in the business community, having founded the McAuslan Brewery in 1988.
20 YEARS OF GAINS FOR NATURE AND THE COMMUNITY: THE BIRTH OF APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR
As part of our 20th anniversary, Louise Gratton, biologist, and co-founder of Appalachian Corridor, recalls the people and circumstances that set the table for the creation of a common vision for the conservation of our vast territory, the precious Appalachians of southern Quebec.
THE DONATION OF A 30-HECTARE CONSERVATION EASEMENT IN SHEFFORD ALLOWS GILLES DESJARDINS TO SLEEP IN PEACE
Shefford, QC (April 21, 2022) – More than 35 years after acquiring his woodlot on Lequin Road in the Township of Shefford, Gilles Desjardins is realizing a dream today. By donating a conservation easement on his property, he is protecting 30.19 hectares of natural habitat forever.
EMBRACING ECOLOGICAL CONNECTIVITY IN MUNICIPAL SETTINGS: TWO NEW TOOLBOXES TO INSPIRE ACTION
Eastman, QC (March 22, 2022) – The magnitude of the current climate and ecological crisis calls on all stakeholders to…
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.
APPALACHIAN CORRIDOR TURNS 20 AND CELEBRATES A MOUNTAIN OF GAINS FOR NATURE AND THE COMMUNITY
Eastman, QC (February 24, 2022) – The year 2022 marks 20 years since Appalachian Corridor was established…
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.
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.
