Tag: Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
The plight of critical insects – Pollinators the absolute MVP’s of life on Earth
Spraying to kill mosquitos creates long-term ecological and health damage. The healthiest, most mosquito-resistant yard is one that supports pollinators…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
250 acres of wetland protected through work of RVCF, city and multiple ecological partners
With this addition, RVCF now owns 2,986 acres of conservation lands across the watershed and supports the protection of another 5,570 acres in partnership with the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority.
Give of your time for this giving season in Stittsville
This time of year can be hard on everyone, especially for those less fortunate. Donating to or volunteering for organizations can help make…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands work behind the scenes seeking to have provincial Bill 5 rescinded
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) have been working behind the scenes to have Bill 5: Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025 rescinded. Bill 5 is a sweeping…
Ontario investing $9.6 million in Wetlands Conservation – applications being accepted
Funding will support natural infrastructure projects to keep communities safe against drought, flooding and other extreme weather events.
End the Attacks on Endangered Species and Stop Bill 5
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FofSW) want to ensure that Stittsville residents are aware of the provincial bill – “Bill 5, the Protect Ontario by Unleashing our Economy Act, 2025”…
What does the New Wildlife Strategy protect? City puts beavers and beaver dams at risk in Goulbourn Wetland Complex – again!
On April 22th, Earth Day, an impressive Community Forum was hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands. This forum was “to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of…
Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville support Friends of Stittsville Wetlands – discover Goulbourn’s wetlands at Earth Day forum
Janet Stavinga, President of the FoSW invites the community to register (in-person or for the livestream) and join this Earth Day forum on Tuesday, April 22 from 7:00–9:30pm…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives funding from Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville on World Migratory Bird Day
The Rotary Club of Ottawa-Stittsville presented a $1000 cheque to the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) in support of their ongoing work to protect…
Ottawa Stewardship Council provides grant to Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
“Protect, restore, regenerate, and re-wild Stittsville’s Wetlands for future generations.” The mission of the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) is building momentum…