A Voice from the Eastern Door
A Voice from the Eastern Door
Cornwall – Ontario Power Generation (OPG) and the River Institute are presenting “A Family Friendly Workshop about Fish Ecology” this weekend at the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre in Cornwall. Two separate workshops are available, at 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. Registration is required.
The FREE workshops will provide an opportunity to learn about the River Institute’s scientific research through discussion and hands-on activities related to aquatic field sampling and analysis methods. Participants will also learn about local fish species, their significance, and how to identify them using key characteristics, with a focus on native and invasive species.
“We think that the best way to learn about the environment is to experience it for yourself, so we can’t wait to get everyone geared up to learn about local fish,” says Lexy Harquail, one of the River Institute’s Environmental Educators. “This workshop is for everyone: whether you know a little or a lot about fish, there’s always something new to learn.”
The weekend workshops are part of OPG’s summer programs at the Saunders Hydro Dam Visitor Centre. Please visit http://www.opg.com/eastern for the full list of programing and registration information.
The SHDVC is open Tuesday through Sunday from 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. until Friday, September 1, 2023.
Stay up to date on current hours of operation, and future events by visiting http://www.opg.com/saunders, or by contacting the visitor centre directly at 613-932-4563.
About OPG
As one of North America’s largest, most diverse electricity generators, OPG invests in local economies and employs thousands of people across Ontario and the US. OPG and its family of companies are leading the development of new clean technologies, refurbishment projects, and electrification initiatives to power the growing demand of a clean economy. Learn more about how the company is advancing these initiatives while prioritizing people, partnerships, and strong communities by reading OPG’s Climate Change Plan, Reconciliation Action Plan, and Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion (ED&I) strategy.
About the River Institute
The River Institute was established in 1994 as a unique community partnership involving the City of Cornwall, the Mohawks of Akwesasne, government, education, business, and industry. Its mandate is environmental research and education with a focus on the Great Lakes / St. Lawrence River ecosystem. The River Institute is a non- governmental, charitable organization and works in partnership with a wide variety of individuals, groups, agencies, and communities to fulfill its environmental mission. To support the River Institute, visit riverinstitute.ca/donate.
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