Midland-based Huronia Community Foundation donates to invasive-species program
With the generous support of the Huronia Community Foundation, and Duncan and Penny McLaren and the Stow Fund, the Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is able to purchase new equipment to support the .
Invasive species, including plants, animals and micro-organisms, can negatively impact the environment and native species, the economy and society. The SSEA and the townships of Tiny, Tay, Severn and the Town of Midland initiated the , to provide local expertise and to co-ordinate a cross-municipal approach to address invasive species, including education, community engagement, mapping, monitoring and management of problematic invasive species.
“Invasive species are not restricted by municipal borders, making a collaborative approach critical. A big thank you to the Huronia Community Foundation; their support makes important community programs like these possible,” said Julie Cayley, SSEA executive director.
The Seven Sound Environmental Association’s mission is to sustain environmental quality and ensure continued protection through implementing a legacy of wise stewardship of Severn Sound and its tributaries. For more information, visit .
The Huronia Community Foundation is a public foundation serving the people of Huronia. The foundation builds permanently endowed charitable funds for the changing needs and opportunities of the community and provides grants to eligible charitable organizations in arts and culture, education, health, environment, sports and recreation, and social service sectors. For more info about Huronia Community Foundation, email or visit .