MONTREAL, July 10, 2013 /CNW Telbec/ - The de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation, Ottawa Riverkeeper and Blue Legacy would like to invite you to discover the River Mission project and be part of the 2013 BIOBlitz.
Where:
Les Brasseurs du Temps
170 rue Montcalm
Gatineau, QC
When:
11 am, Friday July 12
On May 29, the young generation of the de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation announced a commitment of $490 000 to a 3-year partnership with Ottawa Riverkeeper and Alexandra Cousteau's Blue Legacy International. On July 12, with the presence of Alexandra Cousteau and Meredith Brown, the Foundation will present its action plan; what they hope to accomplish, the key dates and activities planned, and why we should all be concerned with preserving the water in one of Canada's most important rivers. Ms. Cousteau will also share her plans and vision for the Ottawa River expedition she will be leading this autumn as part of River Mission.
The press conference will be followed by the launch of the BIOBlitz organized by Ottawa Riverkeeper. this will be a great opportunity to meet and talk with environmental scientists on the situation of the river and its wildlife.
SOURCE: de Gaspé Beaubien Foundation
RSVP to Valérie Gonzalo at 514 626-6976 or [email protected]
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