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Shell commits to conservation legacy in Alberta 03/22/10
Calgary... Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) is receiving some big funds for its Big Lake project. DUC is proud to be one of four recipients of the Shell Environmental Fund Major Grant. The $100,000 donation will support the John E. Poole Conservation Fund and Wetland Interpretive Site located adjacent to Big Lake, just north of Edmonton, Alberta.
“This announcement reflects Shell’s commitment to Alberta’s wetland conservation legacy,” said Jeff Nelson, Chief Executive Officer, DUC. “The John E. Poole Conservation Fund is another example of our commitment to ensuring that healthy natural wetlands will continue to benefit Albertans for years to come. And we are proud to have Shell join us in helping to make this happen.”
Nelson added that, “Today is also World Water Day, so this announcement is timely in showing how we are contributing to the health of Canada’s watersheds through our work conserving and restoring wetlands. Wetlands are critical habitats for waterfowl and also play an integral role in the health of our water supply and quality. As nature’s water filters, wetlands play a key role in keeping our water clean.”
DUC launched the John E. Poole Conservation Fund in June 2009. Poole was a philanthropist and former co-owner of Poole Construction Ltd. Today, the company is known as PCL Constructors Inc. and is the largest construction company in Canada. The fund is aiming to raise $5 million to support wetland conservation initiatives in Alberta including the wetland interpretive site at Big Lake.
"Ducks Unlimited Canada was one of four organizations selected to receive a Shell Environment Fund Major Grant," said Lorraine Mitchelmore, President and Canada Country Chair, Shell Canada Limited. “Since 1990 Shell has invested more than $15 million in environmental projects across Canada and we are proud to continue this tradition with Ducks Unlimited Canada.”
The grant from Shell will be directed to the John E. Poole Wetland Interpretive Site located next to Lois Hole Centennial Provincial Park, north of Edmonton. The park protects an internationally renowned area that provides critical habitat for thousands of nesting and migrating waterfowl and shorebirds. The interpretive site will provide a much-needed field trip destination for DUC’s Project Webfoot youth education program, and serve as a natural outdoor sanctuary for all Albertans.
Since 1938, Ducks Unlimited Canada has worked to conserve, restore and manage wetlands and associated habitats for North America’s waterfowl. These habitats also benefit other wildlife and people. |
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