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Your location: Home > Projects > Accomplishments ACCOMPLISHMENTS State of the River Report 2002 See the State of the River Report page. Turtle Habitat In 2002 and 2003, the Roundtable installed basking platforms, basking logs, and had turtle crossing road signs were installed on roads. For more info see the Turtle Habitat Page Fish Habitat The Roundtable created a calm water fish sanctuary (embayment) on the banks of the Rideau River in Brewer Park, Ottawa. See the Fish Habitat Page Rideau River Stewards A series of photographs was taken to document best shoreline practices along the Rideau River. Property owners who were "doing it right" were contacted and acknowledged as the first Rideau River Stewards. To see some of the best examples of good shoreline stewardship along the Rideau, or to learn about good shoreline practices, see www.realaction.ca/good_shoreline.htm. Community Tree Sales The Roundtable held community tree sales to make native trees and shrubs available to homeowners in small quantities at reasonable prices. For more information see the Community Tree Page Along the Banks Festival In 2005, the Roundtable sponsored a performing arts festival at the Merrickville Lockstation. The goal was to raise awareness of the natural and cultural features of the Rideau Waterway and to motivate watershed residents and visitors to get involved in its protection and conservation. The festival celebrated the rich history and ecology of the area using music, historical re-enactments, and other performing arts to draw people to the event. Climate Change Workshops With funding from Environment Canada through the EcoAction Fund, in 2005/2006 the Roundtable delivered a series of workshops on Climate Change aimed to help householders find ways to reduce their greenhouse gas emissions while saving money. For information on how you can do this too, see www.realaction.ca. Other Projects In addition to the above we've also done (click on the links for more info):
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