Kawartha Conservation and Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes Partnership Launched

MARCH 29, 2022 – The Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes and the Kawartha Conservation Foundation have partnered to help promote important projects across the watershed as well as introduce new audiences to the great work each organization provides.

“This really came about as a result of recognizing that we all want the same thing; we want to strengthen our communities and support existing and future residents and visitors,” explained Kawartha Conservation Foundation Chair Pat Warren. “This partnership is an opportunity not only to enhance, support and protect our environment today, but also continue to support our communities for years to come.”

Focused on a prosperous, innovative, caring, and progressive Kawartha Lakes enriching the lives of all, the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes was established to help the community grow and prosper in the next 150 years. The Foundation works to strengthen the local philanthropic network, linking people who care, with needs in local human services, public infrastructure, and community economic development, by guiding the creation of lasting legacy funds.

“This is a unique partnership to help connect with new audiences,” explained Community Foundation President Mike Bellamy. “The Kawartha Conservation Foundation shares our values and beliefs in wanting to make our communities better and improve the lives of local residents.

“As a group promoting improving access to nature, recreation and improving the environment for all, we are excited to explore the opportunities this new partnership will create for both of our organizations,” added Jack Roks, Past President of the Community Foundation.

The partnership will see a mutual sharing and promotion of information about each others’ organizations through both the web and social media, highlighting the great work being done across the area by the tireless efforts of the hardworking and dedicated Boards of Directors and volunteers.

“This is a great opportunity to expand the reach and audience of the work we are doing here at Kawartha Conservation, and in particular, the projects we are focused on bringing to fruition to support and benefit our community, while at the same time introducing our audiences to the amazing work the Community Foundation of Kawartha Lakes is involved in,” explained Kristie Virgoe, Director of Stewardship and Conservation Lands. “It’s really a win-win for everyone.”

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Media Contact:

John Chambers, Marketing & Communications Specialist, Kawartha Conservation,
705.328.2271 ext. 220, Jchambers@KawarthaConservation.com

Kawartha Conservation is a watershed-based, non-profit environmental organization that helps ensure the conservation, restoration, and responsible management of water, land and natural habitats through programs and services that balance human, environmental and economic needs. The organization is governed by the municipalities within the Kawartha Conservation watershed, including the City of Kawartha Lakes; Region of Durham; Township of Scugog; Township of Brock; Municipality of Clarington; Municipality of Trent Lakes; and Township of Cavan Monaghan.  KawarthaConservation.com