Kensington North Watersheds Association

A community of watersheds working with local citizens and industries towards something we all want and need - clean water.
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Deadline extended! https://t.co/DXyTDAjbOH

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We are hiring! Kensington North is hiring an Executive Director- details here: https://t.co/DXyTDAjbOH

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Dr. Nyiraneza found that winter rye and wheat, and spring barley decreased the risk of eroding healthy topsoil and reduced the amount of carbon and nitrogen that would be lost in soil: https://t.co/cKSRA8GSbq

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Our last Virtual Field Trip stop is Harrington, #PEI where our #AgLivingLab Atlantic co-lead scientist, Dr. Judith Nyiraneza, is researching various types of cover crops planted in the fall after potato harvest.

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At a #AgLivingLab Atlantic farm in Freetown, #PEI, @PEIPotatoBoard’s Ryan Barrett joins us to talk about research on different soil building crops and forage crops that can best conserve organic matter in soil.

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At Harrington Research Farm, scientists are leading another #AgLivingLab - Atlantic activity to investigate the use of constructed vegetated ditches, which naturally filters water from farms before entering watercourses.

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Kensington North will be looking for sites for this project for 2022

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At Harrington Research Farm, scientists are leading another #AgLivingLab - Atlantic activity to investigate the use of constructed vegetated ditches, which naturally filters water from farms before entering watercourses.

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More commonly used in warmer southern temperatures, scientists are studying their effectiveness to improve water quality in cooler Maritime climates. #WorldNatureConservationDay

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#AgLivingLab Atlantic farmers and scientists in Kensington #PEI are testing slow-release fertilizers which prevent contaminants from entering groundwater and protect clean water sources. #WorldNatureConservationDay

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To adapt to less frequent rain events, farmers in Kinkora are participating in #AgLivingLab research to grow potato varieties that are resilient to drought and require less irrigation. #WorldNatureConservationDay

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We’re heading to another #AgLivingLab Atlantic site in Spring Valley, #PEI. @UPEIClimate researcher, Stephanie Arnold, is collaborating with farmers to help pinpoint what crops need based on their unique fields.

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Welcome to Kinkora. The Dunk River is a prominent water source here. #AgLivingLab Atlantic scientist, Dr. Yefang Jiang, and farmers are studying the effects of #CdnAg practices on water quality to protect water sources on #PEI. #WorldNatureConservationDay

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First stop – Souris, #PEI. Frances Braceland of @SourisWildlife tours a new wetland constructed on a farm that keeps water clean, provides wildlife habitats and reduces GHGs. #WorldNatureConservationDay #AgLivingLab

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During #EnviroWeek, we are celebrating conservation partnerships with Living Lab - Atlantic that are constructing new wetlands on PEI farms! Learn more: https://t.co/bNsYB6YQLD @EPAA_pei @AtlanticDucks @SourisWildlife @KNWSA1

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Check out the link below for resources about employment in the AG sector!

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Food is an essential service. Find out how you can step up to the plate 🍽 and join our #CdnAgHeroes in providing healthy and affordable food for Canadians. https://t.co/mtj3QTfDfW #COVID19 #CdnAg #CdnFood

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Due to the evolving COVID19 situation & closures of K'town library and town hall office, we are encouraging the completion of survey ONLINE.

Also, the deadline has been extended until March 30!

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Kensington North area residents: Fill out our hazardous waste survey by Mar. 25!

Online link: https://t.co/LUdBMY8v88

OR

Print copies & completed survey boxes available at K'town Hall lobby and K'town heritage library. Survey also in Mar. 11 issue of County Line Courier!

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Kensington North area residents: Fill out our hazardous waste survey by Mar. 25!

Online link: https://t.co/LUdBMY8v88

OR

Print copies & completed survey boxes available at K'town Hall lobby and K'town heritage library. Survey also in Mar. 11 issue of County Line Courier!

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Today is World Wildlife Day - a day dedicated to celebrating wild plants and animals as key components of Earth's biodiversity!🦅🦆🐸🐋🦀🦋🌳🌿
#WorldWildlifeDay #WWD2020

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Couple watershed engineers planning the attack of our AGM! April 24 2018 #SaveTheDate #watersheds #pei #localnews #kensington