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Canadian Conservation Corps

Irene MacAulay

The Canadian Conservation Corps
Irene MacAulay

Q & A
Irene MacAulay

Hometown:
Prince Edward Island
What conservation issue is closest to your heart?
I am interested in the impacts of ecotourism on the environment.
What are you hoping to learn from CCC?
I expect to learn more about my capabilities.
Who/what inspired you to care about conservation?
The biggest inspiration was hiking the Appalachian Trail.
If you could sit down with anyone in the world and have tea or coffee, who would it be? And why?
Ray Jardine. He has an online store full of DIY outdoor gear kits and resources to help people get outside.

My Experience So Far

West Coast Shuffle

Stage 1

Departing from beautiful Tofino in Clayoquot Sound, British Columbia, the Canadian Conservation Corps cohorts in Group 9 will be enjoying 14 days of outdoor adventure. During their trip the CCC members will be honing their camping and outdoor skills while developing their paddling skills during a sea kayaking trip along B.C.’s Pacific coast. If the right conditions persist, Group 9 will also be incorporating a visit to the Cedar Coast Field Station, assisting in the collection of samples and contributing to a micro-plastics survey in the Sound and participating in real conservation activities.

Conservation Field Learning

Stage 2

Location: Ontario

Hosting Organization: Ontario Federation of Anglers and Hunters

Description:
Hunting and Fishing Heritage Centre (field trips, education development), Lake Ontario Atlantic Salmon Restoration Program (stocking and tree planting days), Fish and Wildlife policy (potential work leftover from our summer intern), Invasive Species Awareness Program (potential outreach work), Biodiversity Education Awareness Network (outreach), Mentored youth hunts (event coordination and delivery).

Timeline: July 8 – Sept 27

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