Foundation
The 2012 Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority Foundation Education Bursary is now available – Click Here
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation
Founded in 1969, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation is a registered charity (registration #11905 7511 RR0001) dedicated to raising funds for the preservation and rehabilitation of our natural environment for the benefit of present and future generations.
Governed by a volunteer Board of Directors from many walks of life, it exists to raise support and funding for important environmental projects of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority. Often, these projects are not eligible for traditional government funding, or other funding is not sufficient or available.
When you donate to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, you help support projects that contribute to bettering the quality of life in your community through improved water quality, more green spaces, protected wetlands and habitat for fish and wildlife.
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Your support is YOUR personal investment in the local conservation of environmentally significant lands, improved water quality and healthy forests. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation gratefully accepts monetary donations as well as those of real or personal property including land, gifts-in-kind, securities and insurance policies.
You may choose to specify a particular project or program to direct your funds to. As a registered charitable organization, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation can fully receipt most donations.
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Programs
Memorial Programs
Celebrate the life of a loved one or mark a special occasion such as birthdays and anniversaries by contributing to the Commemorative Tree Planting Program.
For a minimum donation of $100, you can support the planting of a native species of tree or shrub and provide a living memorial to remember a loved one or celebrate an important milestone.
Five commemorative forests have been established at the following conservation areas: Woodend Recognition Grove; Virgil Memorial Forest; Binbrook Conservation Area, Ball’s Falls Memorial Forest; and Cave Springs Carolinian Assemblage.
Memorial benches are also available at certain conservation areas for a minimum donation of $1,000 to cover the cost of materials and installation.
All memorial donations are fully eligible for income tax receipts.
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Friends of Conservation Niagara
The health of our environment remains a critical issue and many organizations exist to protect the earth on a global scale. But what about here, in your community?
For less than eight cents a day, you can play a vital role in ensuring future generations will be able to share and enjoy our local natural heritage.
A group of friends, known as the ‘Friends of Conservation Niagara’ are committed to helping preserve the more than 7,000 acres of this region’s natural spaces that are home to a wide variety of wildlife and plant species.
By purchasing a yearly membership for only $30, you will receive the following benefits:
A membership card identifying you as a valuable Friend
A complimentary subscription and recognition in our ‘Reflections on Conservation in Niagara’ newsletter.
A complimentary pass that permits entrance to any conservation area or special event of your choice (a value of up to $30) PLUS, your support assists us in continuing important conservation work within your community.
Conservation Education Bursaries
In 1991, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation, in conjunction with the Fort Erie Conservation Women’s Auxiliary, created a bursary program to assist students in Fort Erie and surrounding areas that planned to further their post-secondary education in a field related to conservation and natural resource management. To date, more than $100,000 in bursaries has been awarded to qualified students. Applications are can be obtained by contacting the NPCA office (905-788-3135, ext. 250) or visiting your Fort Erie or Stevensville High School Guidance office, or you can fill out the online version by clicking the link below (requires Adobe Reader).
Click here for the Online Bursary Form for Secondary Students
Click here for the Online Bursary Form for Post-Secondary Students
To complete the form, click the appropriate link above, and choose ‘Open’. Fill out the form then click the ‘Submit Form’ Button in the upper right. You will be asked to enter your email address and full name to complete the submission.
Foundation Management
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Foundation’s Board of Directors is comprised of up to 15 members of the general public who live in or near the Niagara watershed. As volunteers, their common interest is a concern for the environment and its protection and enhancement.
2011 Board of Directors
Terence Carruthers, Chair
Tony D’Amario, Treasurer
Members
Brian Baty
Draj Fozard
Roger Jette
Bart Maves
Bruce Timms
Gail Meyers
