Pine River Watershed Initiative Network 2022 HighlightsPine River Watershed Initiative Network 2022 Highlights<!–
2022 was a challenging year in so many ways.
Now that 2023 is only a few weeks away, we can look back at our accomplishments of 2022:
Spring of 2022, PRWIN completed 4 reforestation sites on farm land in Huron Township.
Completed a Red Maple Reforestation site with a local land owner that was started in 2021.
Hosted our PRWIN Spring Seedling Program offering over 80 people personal seedling orders.
Director Cathy Farrell retired from our board of directors.
PRWIN welcomed new director Conner Dixon to our committee.
PRWIN hosted a Sponsorship Day to recognize our sponsors.
PRWIN organized a seedling planting day with the Ripley 4H Conservation Club and provided assistance to support the Ripley 4H Conservation Club and Ripley 4H Sheep Club.
This summer, The Ripley & District Horticultural Society’s “For Our Youth” coordinated engaging activities for the young club members at the McLarty Centre. The group went on a scavenger hunt, painted rocks in the McLarty shed and went frog fishing to learn about the frog life-cycle. Also, the Ripley Wolf Cub Camp and the Ripley 4-H Conservation Club stopped in to explore in nature.
PRWIN directors and the 4H Conservation Club teamed up to tidy up a mature reforestation site. The volunteers removed old white field tiles from the bottom of trees along a fence line, checked tree tubex for living/dead trees and fixed stakes to secure them for the thriving trees.
PRWIN Directors and the 4H Conservation Club worked together to spring-clean The McLarty Environmental Study Area. The volunteers removed tubex and stakes from mature trees, trimmed branches, cut grass for pathways, and assisted with spring maintenance of the picnic tables, bird houses and sheds. The McLarty Environmental Study Area is located on Bruce Road 6/Side Road 20 in Huron Kinloss. The area is designed for our community to learn about the Pine River; wetland creation and the education of the local wildlife and plants that this area supports. PRWIN has installed a trail system throughout the area, created two wetland ponds, planted memorial trees, an osprey nest and planted over a thousand tree seedlings. Community groups have enjoyed outdoor classroom experiences at the McLarty location. Local youth groups, clubs and day camps are welcome to experience this opportunity.
Members of the Ripley 4H Conservation Club received Award of Merit from PRWIN to highlight the importance of their club and to connect with local youth.
This fall, PRWIN directors and volunteers assisted Maitland Conservation Authority by planting 200 white cedar seedlings with a local landowner.
PRWIN participated in community group webinars:
Climate Risk Products for Agriculture in Grey, Bruce and Huron (Council of the Great Lakes Region and the Climate Risk Institute)
Lake Huron-Georgian Bay Community Action Initiative – series of mini-summits with the topic being ‘Lake Huron and Community Perspectives on Fish
The Grey Bruce Federation of Agriculture Annual Politicians Meeting
Communities in Watershed Action Mini-Summit
Healthy Lake Huron Meetings – October and December 2022
This spring, PRWIN volunteered at the Lake Huron Coastal Centre – Boiler Beach Restoration Project. Also, PRWIN attended two webinars hosted by Lake Huron Coastal Centre Webinars for the Boiler Beach Project.
Spring maintenance of rain garden at the Ripley Library.
PRWIN’s quarterly newsletters sent to PRWIN community members.
PRWIN submitted an article in The Rural Voice – Grey Bruce Federation of Agriculture and Healthy Lake Huron newsletter.
PRWIN attended the Bruce County 4H Club Awards Banquet.
PRWIN sponsored community events: Public Skating, Free Tree Raffle, milkweed seeds for community members and for a monarch habitat at the McLarty Centre and participated at the Ripley Huron Fall Fair with an information vendor table.
This summer, long time past PRWIN Chairperson/Director and volunteer, Jack Campbell passed away. Jack Campbell was a member with our organization for over 20 years. Jack was one of the co–founders of PRWIN when it was started in 2000 by a group of citizens concerned about the water quality in the Pine River. Jack gave countless volunteer hours to our organization along with many other community groups. PRWIN Directors respected Jack and his vision for the Pine River Watershed. PRWIN would not be where we are today without his leadership and dedication to our vision of “Clean water and a healthy ecosystem within the Pine River watershed.” Jack was the lead director to establish the PRWIN constitution for our non profit organization and he helped to connect farm owners and cottagers to preserve our community watershed.
DONATE THIS GIVING TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29THDONATE THIS GIVING TUESDAY – NOVEMBER 29TH<!–
November 29th is the biggest day to give back in 2022 – GivingTuesday!!
Please consider supporting PRWIN with a donation this Giving Tuesday!
Tree planting is a rewarding activity that improves our environment now and for future generations. Trees provide services like protecting soil and crops. They also buffer rivers and streams from pollutants, create habitat for birds and animals and provide us with clean air.
We have a growing list of projects personally requested by local landowners. Berms, tree planting and cattle crossing are the majority of project requests.
Your support will help us to continue to preserve and take care of our watershed!
We are a not-for-profit charity, and always welcome assistance from any business, association, or member of our community.
If you wish to donate directly to our organization, our mailing address is:
86 Huron Street, Box 367
Ripley ON
N0G 2R0
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network supplies Charitable Receipts for donations over $20.00 CDN for income tax purpose.
Become a member of our committee to make am impact on our local community!Become a member of our committee to make am impact on our local community!<!–
PRWIN are passionate environmental stewards!
We are a community of tree-lovers who are doing our part to preserve and protect our watershed and to implement in-ground projects and programs our community.
The PRWIN Board of Directors volunteer their time and passion to our non profit organization.
For more information on this great volunteer opportunity please email pineriverwin@yahoo.ca
Pine River Watershed Initiative Network 2021 Highlights
2021 was a challenging year in so many ways.
Now that 2022 is here, we can look back at our accomplishments of 2021:
Cattle Exclusion Fencing Project completed in Kinloss Township.
Developed four reforestation sites in Huron & Kinloss Township.
Planted a Red Maple Reforestation site with a local land owner.
Planted over 6,000 cedar and spruce seedlings to reforest project sites in Huron Kinloss.
This fall, PRWIN hosted the Environment Minister’s funding announcement at the Point Clark Beach.
Our 2021 Potted Tree Ash Replacement Program offered shoreline residents over 14 potted trees.
A partnership with Fanshawe College to create a Mapping Story of all our projects.
PRWIN’s Annual Award of Merit. Award recipients for 2021: Shirley Galloway, Conner Dixon and Brad & Kristie Gilchrist.
PRWIN took part in the Spruce the Bruce Program – New exterior light and window box for the facade of our office.
In June, we participated in the Lake Huron-Georgian Bay Framework Community mini summit Community Action Initiative: Learning More About Engagement.
In November, we participated in the Lake Huron-Georgian Bay Framework Community Webinar Community Action Initiative: Great Lakes nearshore and threats to ecosystem resilience.
PRWIN assisted OPG with their Environmental Certificate. OPG has been awarded Gold Certification by the Wildlife Habitat Council.
In the spring, PRWIN Directors and volunteers offered their time to provide spring maintenance of the rain garden at the Ripley Library.
PRWIN created a video to exhibit our watershed to help support the Ripley Huron Fall Fair Virtual Events.
PRWIN hosted a “Sponsorship Day” to recognize our valuable sponsors at our Red Maple Reforestation site.
PRWIN sponsored local community events: Public skating, Free Tree Contest and participated in the Ripley Fall Fair Parade and contests.
PRWIN participated in a survey with Bruce Power about Climate Change. It was conducted by the Council of the Great Lakes Region and the Climate Risk Institute who partnered with Bruce Power.
This fall, PRWIN volunteered their time to assist Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation to plant dune grass and remove invasive plants.
PRWIN Directors assisted Maitland Valley Conservation Authority by planting 200 white cedar seedlings with a local landowner.
Memorial trees planted in memory of the Kevin Newman and Dr. Richard Huff.
