RAP lecture Feb. 7, 2007

On February 7, 2007 at 7 pm, a free public lecture will be given at the Cornwall Public Library to explain the Remedial Action Plan and its progress. Katherine Beehler, from the Raisin Region Conservation Authority, will explain the environmental concerns that were identified in our area, and the projects and activities that have been ongoing to restore our aquatic ecosystem. In addition, Jim Hendry, from the S D & G Stewardship Council, will talk about the unique characteristics of old growth forests and how they affect the health of aquatic ecosystems here in S D &G.

Visit from TD Canada Trust

Leigh MacDonald (right), Branch manager of TD Canada Trust, and her District Vice President, Emily Manolakos, visited the River Institute on January 22, 2007. They observed a special session with East Front Public School students Taylor Bird and Timothy Nemet, who were participating in a "Special Students" session with Dr. Brian Hickey. As part of Dr. Hickey’s ongoing research on mercury contamination in the aquatic ecosystem, these students helped to disinfect lab instruments, weigh insect samples, and prepare the samples for analysis. The Special Students program provides interactive workshops for enriched or challenged students that are tailored to their individual needs.