In 2020 KNWSA worked in partnership with PEI Forests, Fish and Wildlife to monitor North American river otters in the Kensington North region. This year, we were excited to receive funding through the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) to continue and expand our monitoring efforts. As we approach the end of[…]
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Improving Wildlife Habitat in Oyster Cove, Shipyard River, and Eel Creek Watersheds
This year Kensington North Watersheds Association has received funding through the Wildlife Conservation Fund for two projects! The first project is focused on monitoring river otters, and if you would like more information, you can check out the “News” section of our website (www.knwsa.ca). The second project focuses on improving[…]
Kensington North Watersheds Association Receives Funding to Monitor River Otters
KNWSA is pleased to announce we have received funding through the Wildlife Conservation Fund (WCF) to monitor river otter populations in our area. It may come as a surprise to hear that there is a river otter population on PEI, as most people would never have seen an otter here.[…]
Your Help is Needed to Monitor Local Bat Populations!
Bats play a vital role not only in our ecosystems but also in our economies! Because bats eat so many insects, they decrease the need for use of chemical pesticides in agriculture, and they also produce guano (bat droppings) that is rich in nitrogen and can act as a natural[…]
Improving Wildlife Habitat in Branders Pond, Cousins Pond, and Paynters Creek with Help from the Wildlife Conservation Fund
This field season Kensington North Watersheds Association has been working in Branders Pond, Cousins Pond, and Paynters Creek watersheds as part of a project funded by the Wildlife Conservation Fund. The purpose of our project is to improve wildlife habitat including both habitat for terrestrial and aquatic wildlife, and to[…]
WCF Helps Improve Habitat in Spring Valley Brook & Indian River Watersheds
The PEI Wildlife Conservation Fund provides funding to groups across PEI for the protection and enhancement of wildlife and wildlife habitat. The funds from the Wildlife Conservation Fund come from annual license fees for hunters, anglers, and trappers, as well as the sale of conservation license plates. This year Kensington[…]
Household Hazardous Waste Recap
Recently, Kensington North Watersheds Association has been reaching out to households, local businesses, and the agricultural community to raise awareness on the risks of hazardous waste and encourage proper disposal. We released a series of articles on hazardous wastes describing everything from what hazardous wastes are and how to get[…]
Multitude of Benefits Results from Mixed Pollinator Fields
Vernon Campbell is a firm believer in the value of pollinator mixes to help promote biodiversity on his Grahams Road farm. Pollinator mixes encompass a variety of plant species from a minimum of three and up to twelve typically. Some common plants grown in pollinator mixes include oats, vetches, alfalfa,[…]
Summertime Household Hazardous Waste Reminder
Summer is officially here on PEI, and a major part of any PEI summer is spending time outdoors. We may not think of it, but many of the outdoor activities we participate in over the summer require the use of hazardous products, and need special attention when it comes to[…]
DIY Product Alternatives
In previous articles in our hazardous waste series, we’ve discussed what makes a product a hazardous waste, how to properly dispose of them, the environmental impacts of improperly disposed waste, and discussed resources for learning more about products in your home. This article is the fourth and final article in[…]