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Kim Barrett
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Kim Barrett
@kimbbiologist
Associate Director, Science and Partnerships with Conservation Halton. Paddler, traveller, EV enthusiast. Personal views
Hamilton, Ontario Katılım Ekim 2018
53 Takip Edilen85 Takipçiler
I'm so stoked to see my first published manuscript from my MSc thesis @ubcokanagan in @HymenopteraJour
"Ovipositor characteristics differ between two parasitoids (Hym., Figitidae) of Drosophila suzukii (Dipt., Drosophilidae) in an adventive landscape" doi.org/10.3897/jhr.95…
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Can’t wait to get to work restoring ecological corridors in the Cootes to Escarpment EcoPark System!
Conservation Halton@ConservHalton
Conservation Halton and partners have received $3.5M from @ParksCanada in support of @C2Eecopark to restore ecological corridors between Cootes Paradise and the Niagara Escarpment in #HamOnt and #BurlON. 🌲🌲 Click here to learn more: conservationhalton.ca/blog/2023/01/2…
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This is a great program that provides funding to individuals and businesses for implementing projects that support biodiversity and climate resilience.
Conservation Halton@ConservHalton
Thinking about what you want to do with your property this year? Conservation Halton can help you plan, implement and fund a habitat and water quality project! Submit your application before the deadline on January 15.
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Want your old Christmas tree to be used for creek restoration in your community? Bring it to Conservation Halton! 🌲🌲 We will be accepting trees in Waterdown (673 Concession 5 West) on January 6 from 9am-5pm and in Burlington (2596 Britannia Road) on January 7 from 9am-1pm.
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“As climate change increases the frequency, intensity and severity of our storms, the value of having that resilient natural infrastructure is going to become even more critical.” Read more from @TVO on the Grindstone Creek Watershed Natural Asset Project: tvo.org/article/the-gr…
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Thanks @mr_lois_lane @tvo for breaking down what the #GrindstoneCreek watershed project means for climate change, biodiversity in #HamOnt & #BurlON
@ConservHalton @cityofhamilton @RBGCanada @cityburlington @greenbeltca
tvo.org/article/the-gr…
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A new report from Municipal @natural_assets Initiative, Conservation Halton, @greenbeltca and others has valued stormwater services provided by the Grindstone Creek watershed at $2 billion for flood prevention, climate resilience and more: mnai.ca/worth-protecti… #HamOnt #BurlON
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Last week, the Ontario provincial government introduced Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster, 2022, which includes proposed changes to the CA Act. Our recommendations are highlighted in a letter sent today to Premier Ford and Ministers Clark, Smith and Piccini.conservationhalton.ca/conservation-h…
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Ecological corridors support biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change. This is an investment that will reap many returns for both wildlife and people.
Conservation Halton@ConservHalton
Yesterday, Kim Barrett, Associate Director of Science & Partnerships at Conservation Halton and Vice Chair of the @C2Eecopark Management Committee, spoke at the announcement of the @ParksCanada National Program for Ecological Corridors, in support of the program. 🌳🌳
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Ecological corridors support biodiversity conservation and adaptation to climate change. This is an investment that will reap many returns for both wildlife and people.
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⭐ 2021 WRAP-UP (Part 8) ⭐ This year, we supported a number of climate change initiatives, including two youth conferences, which empowered young participants to track the greenhouse gas emissions in their communities. 🌎🌎 Watch the video for a quick overview! ▶️
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With support from @environnementca and @ONenvironment, the Southern Ontario Nature Coalition has released its final report, providing key recommendations for federal & provincial governments which will help #protect near-urban #nature across the country!🌳 greenbelt.ca/near_urban_nat…
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‼️BACCC is looking for a Policy Manager to support our mission to catalyze #climateaction in the #HamOnt and #BurlON Bay Area. This is a fixed-term contract position from June-December 2021.
➡️Apply now: bit.ly/3uk2TxT
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@CBCdsouza: Do you still feel like an advisor to this government if there’s this much of a divide?
Dr. Peter Juni: yesterday was one of the darkest days professionally and personally. Stein Brown tried to comfort me during call yesterday. “It’s wrong. It’s just wrong.”
Wow.
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One of my favourite sounds of spring- a lone Spring Peeper and hundreds of Wood Frogs calling in Dundas Valley #HamOnt
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To review TRCA’s response to the Province’s unheralded regulation legally requiring TRCA to grant permission for development at 1802 Bayly Street by March 12, 2021, please read our press release on the matter: bit.ly/3rnxGZR
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