This cache has been sponsored by South
Nation Conservation (SNC).
SNC is one of 36 conservation
authorities in Ontario. SNC focuses on a variety of conservation
practices within the South Nation watershed. see map: (SNC
Watershed)
SNC is an environmental organization
that works closely with its member municipalities, government,
individual landowners and various community groups to maintain and
improve the natural resources within its watershed. SNC works with
its partners to ensure that the SNC watershed has healthy,
accessible forests and recreational areas, abundant fish and
wildlife, natural shorelines and enough clean water for now and for
the future.
In order to ensure and improve the
continued health of the watershed, SNC:
- Plants thousands of trees for
landowners to help filter pollution, clean our water, and prevent
soil loss
- Maintains and improves 8000 hectares of public forests
- Operates seven parks and conservation areas as well as trails,
boat launches, and canoe routes for the enjoyment of the
public
- Ensures that development, including new housing, is
environmentally responsible and does not endanger lives
- Monitors the quality and quantity of water resources and tracks
long-term changes to ensure a safe supply of clean water
- Physically removes environmental and navigational hazards from
the river
- operates water control structures to moderate river flow and
prevent flooding
- Improves the fisheries and fish habitat of the South Nation so
our fish species do not disappear.
Species at risk biologists at SNC are
conducting a rare turtle study within the South Nation watershed,
maintaining information on 6 species of turtle (snapping turtle is
included, but painted turtle is not). If you see a turtle in your
travels that might be at risk, you are encouraged to snap a picture
of it (and GPS coordinates if possible) and to contact the SAR
biologists at SNC. More information regarding the turtle
study can be found at: (English
Poster) (French
Poster)
This cache is a
small lock &
lock container hidden at McIntosh Park in Berwick.
This beautiful park features a
grand entrance and a large gazebo. Posting Photos of your visit to this park is
encouraged!!
CONGRATULATIONS
SBrown79 on being the First To Find this cache!