Do you want to connect with the Credit River watershed’s rural community? Do you want to share success stories, discuss issues, and learn about countryside living and the environment? Are you looking for expert advice on caring for your land and water?
Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) and the Greenbelt Foundation introduce a new online discussion forum called the Countryside Stewardship Connection. The Connection allows rural landowners, community groups, environmental agencies and local businesses to network with each other and CVC in an exciting, new way.
The online social networking site is easy to use and accessible via cell phone, tablet, or laptop, all in the comfort of your own home.
“The Connection allows individuals to become members, ask questions, provide feedback, share their issues and success stories on discussion forums to help build a strong rural. The online tool is a stepping stone along the path to a more resilient, healthy environment for today and future generations.”
The Connection is a great place to chat with neighbours and other landowners in the countryside.
It’s easy to become a member at www.csconnection.ca. As an added bonus, the first 100 new members to join the Connection will be entered into a draw for a chance to win one of two $50 market buck vouchers a local farmers market. Also, if you are the top forum participant (most posts) by Sept. 1, you will win a $100 market buck voucher.
“With sites like LinkedIn and Facebook, social media is a widely used tool to connect people. This makes sense to connect with landowners and community groups in a similar way,” said Burkhard Mausbert, CEO of the Friends of the Greenbelt Foundation.
“We are excited to support this cutting-edge online tool. Encouraging strong engagement and collaboration among landowners about environmental stewardship of their land is vital for the future of Ontario’s Greenbelt. This site will be important as we look to grow the Greenbelt along the Credit River Valley.”
The Connection is an innovative social networking site and a first of its kind for conservation authorities. Later this year, CVC will be working with neighboring conservation authorities to share the technology.
