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NEZ CH report shows hike in fundraising, number Report shows increase of 30 per cent in the number of volunteers -from 1,633 in *2012 to 2,110 in 2013. There was also 18 per cent increase in funds iised Conservation Halton has made great strides in attracting volunteers and raising money, bringlng in more than $500,000 in 2013, ac- cording ta a recent report. The conservation authority recently released its Public Accountability Report, which tracks a number of key statistics over a three-year period. Statistics include community involvement revenues and expenses. The report for 2011 ta 2013 also includes facts and information on how Conservation Halton <CH) protects the environment, including for- ests, water and land. »We believe the services Conservation Halton provides ta the community «flood protec- tion, environmental planning, outdoor edu- cation, recreation and the protection of the natural environiment - are delivered in a cost-effective and innovative way' said CH CAO Ken Phillips. The report shows an increase of 30 per cen1ý Ji the number of volunteers - from .1,633 tri 2012io 2,110 in 2013. The volunteers donated their time at the an- nual Earth Day Tree Planting event in thé spring, Halton Children's Water Festival and Halton Water Festival. They also helped with ecology, the conservation areas and steward- ship. »Itts very rewarding to see the number of people volunteering their time ta make a contribution ta the environmental health of the watershed by planting trees, or just being out at our parks and with aur programs,« said Phillips. There was also an 18 per cent increase in funds raised by the Conservation Halton Foundation. Relax. We'vve got your HVAC neede co vered! We service the following: - ReadentaUCommrcnOundutrWa *Yarly Mantenance Contracts * Fumaces (Gas & Higli VéoOcity (Bah Rsdsntial and Commercial) sysb") -Roof Top Units - Humidillers * commeoetial Refnigeratioîn - Gas LUno Installation and Hookups Servic and instaillati & Duct Work * Sales, Service and Installation W. aervice ail makea and modale - Installation of YORK products 905-877-347 wwvdm îï .o- In 2012, total funds raised were $428,968. This year, the foundatian raised $ 505,345. The total budget from ail sources - gav- ernmental and fundraising efforts - was $24,95 1,838, Up by just over $90,000 from 2012. r-fow- waterpsind te«suipaities,- ir.cluding piusrnch, c&ý'bue 7,684,265. This mon- ey was used ta fund programs and opera- *tions for environimental planning, flood pro- tection and conservation progrems&-, - Revenue from annual"pass sales and park user fées fund the operations and capital infrastructure needs of the various conser- vation areas, including Glen Eden Ski and Snowboard Centre. No funds are derived from the tax base. =I 'of volunteers ' The report also pointed out some areas& decline, including park visitation. The iceg storm of 2013, which closed ail of the parks -, for various intervals of time, led ta a decline ý» of 40,000 visitors, as trees were damaged and parks aost powèr. Attendance stili reached tiose toY71OA0. ~The- nomber-i& people involved in eclucation programs also declined slightly, w 1t1V68,787 attending in 2012 while only 66,021 came out last year. >1 Conservation Halton is a community-based environmental agency with a mandate ta> protect, restore and manage natural resôurc-Z es. The full report can be viewed on Conserva- tion Haltons website ait www.conservation- à halton.ca/accountability-finances. z Avoid These Mistakes When Selling Your Milton Home In 2015 â Milton - A new report has just been released which reveals 7 costly mistakes that Most hameowners make when selling their home, and a 9 Step Systsm that can help you sel your home fast and for the mast amount of money. This industry report shows cleauly how the traditianal ways of selling hames have become increasingly less and less effective in today's market. 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