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Quinte Conservation Issues "Go Green" Challenge Quinte Conservation is leading by example when it comes to conservation and is encouraging its partners and mem- bers of the public to do the same. The agency has created a helpful brochure that describes its in-office initiatives to conserve energy and natural resources. "There are steps we can all take to-make a difference," says Keith Taylor, Environmental Program Manager with Quinte Conservation. "Our staff are so enthused with our success that we were inspired to share our ideas to encour- age others." One of the conservation efforts outlined in the new bro- chure is Quinte Conservation's drive to cut its in-office pa- per use by 25% during 2004. By reusing paper that was printed on only one side for in-house drafts or note taking and by printing new documents on both sides of the paper, Quinte Conservation's paper usage was cut by 40% within the span of only 6 months. Other initiatives outlined in the brochure are the agency's move to 100% recycled paper, an electronic file manage- ment system that drastically cuts the need for paper files, the purchase of two low emission hybrid vehicles that run on electricity and gas and the replacement of old drafty windows. The new brochure may be downloaded from the agency's website at www.quinteconservation.ca and is also available at the main office at 2061 Old Highway 2, just west of Belleville, or by calling Taylor at 613-968-3434 or 613- 354-3312. On the website look for "Go Green" under "Get Involved". "Our brochure outlines our in-office initiatives but conser- vation can start at home," says Taylor. Taylor recounts what he calls an "amazing notion" attributed to Donna Cansfield, Parliamentary Assistant to the Minister of En- ergy, that if every household in Ontario used four of the energy efficient compact fluorescent light bulbs, the resuit- ing energy savings would allow the province to shut down one coal fired generating plant. "We want to encourage everyone, but especially our part- ners and other public and private organizations, to "Go Green" and establish paper use targets, guidelines, and other conservation practices in the workplace. And, we hope to hear from those organizations and agencies that do step forward to accept this challenge," says Taylor. The new brochure will be presented by Taylor to Prince Edward County Council on December 13, 2004. It wili be sent to Quinte Conservation's partners locally and across the province, including other conservation authorities, Ministries, businesses and other organizations, in early January. Quinte Conservation, one of 36 conservation authorities in Ontario, is a community-based environmental protection agency. It serves 18 municipalities in the watersheds of the Moira, Napanee and Salmon Rivers, and Prince Ed- ward County. It provides cost effective environmental ex- pertise and leadership that develops and delivers programs to ensure the healthy coexistence between the community, its environment and its economy. seum and Archives. Picton Seniors' Dinner - January 19th Prince Edward Community Care is holding a Seniors' Dinner in Picton at the Royal Canadian Legion, Branch 78, on Wednesday, January 19th at 12 noon. The guest speaker will be Wayne Zybala, of the Qunite Educational Mu- This dinner is a great opportunity to get out and meet with your friends and neighbours and have a nutritious hot meal. Attendance is by reservation only. The cost is $5.00. Call 476-7493 to reserve your place by no later than Tuesday at 12:00 noon. Bring your own plate, cup and cutlery. www.communitycareforseniors.org