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WYE MARSH AWARDED $27,500
FROM THE MINISTRY OF TOURISM CELEBRATION ONTARIO FUND

Wednesday, June 24, 2009

Wye Marsh is pleased to announce $27,500 from the Ministry of Tourism Celebrate Ontario Fund. This is in support of the Friends of Wye Marsh Anniversary festival, scheduled for September 11-13, 2009.

"We are happy to receive support from the Ministry of Tourism." said Laurie Schutt, Executive Director of Wye Marsh. "This grant allows us to bring a special event to our community to share an exciting milestone for the Friends of Wye Marsh. We are celebrating our 25th anniversary and say thanks to everyone for supporting our efforts at the Marsh. We're looking forward to a great celebration!”

The Celebrate Ontario Fund began in 2008 with the purpose of enhancing events, activities and services leading to long term improvements and to attract more tourists to Ontario.
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WYE MARSH ENVRIONMENTAL TECHNOLOGIST FUNDED
BY ECO CANADA

Tuesday, June 23, 2009

An ECO Canada grant has made it possible for Wye Marsh to have an Environmental Technologist on staff.

Preliminary research has shown that in the area where the cattails will be removed, there is little to no fish, bird, reptile or amphibian populations present. In other small channels in the same area of the marsh, Blanding’s Turtles and two Trumpeter swan nests have been spotted. Sara will use the information she gathers to develop an environmental statement and work with the MNR to apply for the appropriate permits, research and develop funding proposals to cover the cost of the work, and add any
relevant information to the management plan.

Additional funding has been applied for to make this a full time position as more research is needed in other areas of the valley as well as a coordinated approach to implementing the management plan and stewarding the Wye Valley.
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MINISTRY OF TOURISM AWARDS $10,000 TO WYE MARSH
THROUGH THE TOURISM DEVELOPMENT FUND

Friday, June 19, 2009

The Ontario Ministry of Tourism awarded $10,000 to the Wye Marsh to assist with French translation of all interpretive and educational programs. The Tourism Development Fund is designed to assist tourist destinations. Funding is aimed to enhance the quality of tourism by supporting the creation or revitalization of tourism, attractions, sites and experiences. By providing material in both English and French, Wye Marsh is now able to effectively accommodate visitors and students.
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WYE MARSH RECEIVES $2,000 FUNDING
FROM TD FRIENDS OF THE ENVIRONMENT FOUNDATION

Thursday, June 18, 2009

Wye Marsh has received funding from the TD Friends of the Environment Foundation (TD FEF) supporting the environmental education programs.

The $1,200 TD FEF funding will offset the cost of upgrading educational material and props making them more suitable for the younger ages.

This portion of the grant will be specifically used to purchase costumes used during Wye Marsh live animal education programs throughout the year to a variety of age groups. Wye Marsh programs are delivered to over 20,000 children per year offsite at schools and other facilities including day cares, nursing homes.

In addition, Wye Marsh received $800 to be used for designing and purchasing orienteering marks to be used in both educational and interpretive programs for visitors.

The purpose of the TD FEF is to support community based environmental initiatives that make a positive difference to the Canadian Environment. To date, TD FEF has provided more than $47 million in funding to over 17, 500 grassroots environmental projects across Canada.
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WYE MARSH RECEIVES $6,000
FROM THE NATURAL SCIENCE AND ENGINEERING RESEARCH COUNCIL OF CANADA PROMOSCIENCE FUNDING

Wednesday, June 17, 2009

On May 15, 2009 at the Canada Wide Science Fair in Winnipeg it was announced that Wye Marsh was one of 52 recipients for the PromoScience Grant awarded by the Natural Science and Engineering Research Council of Canada (NSERC). Wye Marsh received $6,000 in 2008 to assist in updating education programs further aligning them with new school curriculum.

The NSERC funding provides financial support towards program improvements including content, delivery or new programs and activities. NSERC is dedicated to organizations working with young Canadians, promoting hands-on learning experiences within the science and engineering education.

As an environmental stewardship education centre, Wye Marsh is pleased to offer teachers, students and the general public more current and curriculum related programs.
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