Shell Canada Funding for Water Festival

Shell Canada presented a $5000 cheque to the St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences in support of the Eastern Ontario Children's Water Festival. Pictured (left to right), Benoit Mondor and Jeff Villeneuve, shell Canada Products; and Dr. Brian Hickey and Jordan Ann Kevan de Haan, River Institute.

Rotary Adventures in the Environment, Sept. 14-17

Seven high school students from Eastern Ontario, Western Quebec, and Northern New York enjoyed 3 busy days of sampling fish and invertebrates, lab work, hiking, and caving during the 2009 Rotary Adventures in the Environment. Sponsored and hosted by the Cornwall Sunrise Rotary Club, and led by the River Institute, these students were introduced to a variety of topics in Environmental Science.

OPG Executives visit the River Institute

On July 8, a delegation of 22 executives and colleagues from OPG joined Minister of Natural Resources for Ontario, Donna Cansfield for a visit and tour of the River Institute. This visit coincided with the OPG opening of the new eel ladder extension. Pictured from left, John Murphy, Executive Vice President of OPG, Pat Finucan, President of the River Institute Board, Jeff Ridal, River Institute Executive Director, Minister Donna Cansfield, Ministry of Natural Resources, and Jim Brownell, MPP of Stormont, Dundas, and South Glengarry.

At the River Institute’s 15th Anniversary Dinner, the ‘River Award’ was awarded to Elaine Kennedy for her dedication to water issues; her respect for the environment; and her daily commitment to water conservation. From left, Pat Finucan, River Institute president, Dr. Jeff Ridal, Executive Director, and Elaine Kennedy, recipient of the River Award.