The Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation (MVCF) is a charitable organization whose mission is to raise funds and provide volunteer support for the conservation and education programs of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority. The Foundation is dedicated to conserving the lands, wildlife and water environments of the Mississippi Valley and to preserve places  of outstanding natural and cultural significance.

The Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation was created in 1996 and is managed by an elected volunteer Board of Directors who represent different areas of the watershed and are concerned about its future. On behalf of the Authority, the Foundation organizes special events, solicits individual donations, corporate partnerships and sponsorships and prepares project proposals to private granting foundations, community groups and government agencies.  

For further information or to become a member of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation please contact the offices of Mississippi Valley Conservation at (613) 259-2421, or This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it .

If you would like to make a tax deductable donation to support the valuable work of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation simply print this FORM, complete and send your cheque to: Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation 4175 Highway 511 Lanark, Ontario K0G 1K0 or click the PayPal link here.
 
 
MVCF 2011 Campaign 

Dear Friend,

For 15 years the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation (MVCF) has successfully raised funds for the stewardship projects, education programs, and conservation areas of Mississippi Valley Conservation. Over these years technology has evolved and become a key part of our daily lives in work and play. This “connected” society means more leisure time is spent using a computer or a mobile device rather than being outdoors and enjoying nature.

The term Nature Deficit Disorder, coined by author Richard Louv in his book Last Child in the Woods explains how our societal disconnect with nature is affecting today's children. Nature-deficit disorder describes the human costs of alienation from nature. There is a growing body of research linking our mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to our association with nature. This information reinforces the need for affordable and accessible outdoor education and recreation opportunities. MVCF, through support of Mississippi Valley watershed conservation areas and outdoor education programs, is helping provide a local solution to this issue.

The MVCF has been very successful in providing busing grants to watershed schools, many of whom would not be able to participate in programming due to high transportation costs. This program remains a MVCF priority project so that MVC can help thousands of local students, teachers and parents making connections with nature through curriculum-based outdoor learning opportunities.

Donations to the MVCF General Fund are applied to the busing program, stewardship projects, and other programs deemed priority by the MVCF executive.   As always, you may donate to your favorite Conservation Area or the Watershed Watch monitoring program.

Your donation options include cheque or manual credit card payment with completed donation form or online donation using PayPal.

Thank you for your support of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation. For more information about the activities of the MVCF please call 613-259-2421.

Sincerely,


Mark Burnham, MVCF President

PS.  The 2011 Tri-Valley Conservation Awards nominations are being accepted from October 31 through to March 1—see details below. This year, the Lifetime Achievement category will recognize long serving environmental stewardship leaders in each of the three watersheds; Mississippi, Rideau, and South Nation.




 
 
 
 
 
 
 
 

Dear Friend,

 

For 15 years the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation (MVCF) has successfully raised funds for the stewardship projects, education programs, and conservation areas of Mississippi Valley Conservation.

Over these years technology has evolved and become a key part of our daily lives in work and play. This “connected” society means more leisure time is spent using a computer or a mobile device rather than being outdoors and enjoying nature. 

The term Nature Deficit Disorder, coined by author Richard Louv in his book Last Child in the Woods explains how our societal disconnect with nature is affecting today's children. Nature-deficit disorder describes the human costs of alienation from nature. There is a growing body of research linking our mental, physical, and spiritual health directly to our association with nature.

This information reinforces the need for affordable and accessible outdoor education and recreation opportunities. MVCF, through support of Mississippi Valley watershed conservation areas and outdoor education programs, is helping provide a local solution to this issue.

The MVCF has been very successful in providing busing grants to watershed schools, many of whom would not be able to participate in programming due to high transportation costs. This program remains a MVCF priority project so that MVC can help thousands of local students, teachers and parents making connections with nature through curriculum-based outdoor learning opportunities.

We’ve made it easier for you to donate to MVCF through Paypal on the MVC website at www.mvc.on.ca/mvc-foundation.

 
 

 

 

Donations to the MVCF General Fund are applied to the busing program, stewardship projects, and other programs deemed priority by the MVCF executive.   As always, you may donate to your favorite Conservation Area or the Watershed Watch monitoring program.

Your donation options include cheque or manual credit card payment with completed donation form or online donation using PayPal at www.mvc.on.ca/mvc-foundation.

Thank you for your support of the Mississippi Valley Conservation Foundation. For more information about the activities of the MVCF please call 613-259-2421.

Sincerely,

 

 

Mark Burnham, MVCF President

 

PS.  The 2011 Tri-Valley Conservation Awards nominations are being accepted from October 31 through to March 20—details at www.mvc.on.ca. This year, the Lifetime Achievement category will recognize long serving environmental stewardship leaders in each of the three watersheds; Mississippi, Rideau, and South Nation.