DOWNLOADS: pdf files Contributing to the Health and Integrity of Freshwater Ecosystems Proposal for the the restoration of the slopes along Cruickston Creek. Draft Mangement Framework for Cruickston Charitable Research Reserve This report profiles conservation ecology at Cruickston and provides commentary on the impact of roads (approx 5 min to download) Forest Survey at Indian Woods – Cruickston Report written by Terry Schwan, RPF, M.Sc., District Forester, Guelph District, Ministry of Natural Resources. The survey was begun in July 2004 and completed in August 2004. Some Comments on the Geology of CCRR This report by Dr. A.V. Morgan, Department of Earth Sciences, University of Waterloo, descibes the general geology of the river escarpment with reference to a geologic x-section of sw Ontario; geologic time period & the Guelph Formation; fossil presence; and, evidence of glaciation (two figures). The Art of Cruickston A unique opportunity for artists! Tours of the reserve will be available to artists for the purpose of sketching and photography, to create paintings and sketches which will be shown and sold in a juried show. The Environmental Management Plan Cruickston Charitable Research Reserve Environmental Plan. Accompanying Maps 1 to 6 are to be downloaded separately. Click here to view and/or download maps. Volunteer Application Form » Maps 1 to 6 « These files require Adobe Acrobat Reader. (Click Here to download reader now)

Please feel free to download any of our reports or press releases.

We would welcome any comments you might have on our reports.

The following are some great education/nature/history links...

• Ann Chafe
  Curator, Heritage Collection, Heritage Resources, City of Waterloo, provides consultation to the Archaeological Research of Cruickston’s Heritage team (ARCH).

• Bird Studies Canada (BSC)
  A not-for-profit conservation organization dedicated to advancing the understanding, appreciation and conservation of wild birds and their habitats, in Canada and elsewhere, through studies that engage the skills, enthusiasm and support of its members, volunteers, staff and the interested public

• Brian Husband
  Associate Professor, Department of Botany, and Director of the Plant Population and Evolutionary Research Laboratory, University of Guelph.

• City of Cambridge
  CCRR lies within and along the northwestern borders of this city of population 111 000 people.

• Doug Larson
  Professor Department of Botany, University of Guelph Dr. Larson is a member of the Cruickston Ecological Advisory Team (CPEAT) and Co-Director for Research, Cruickston Charitable Research Reserve (CCRR).

• Gary Warrick
  Assistant Professor, Contemporary Studies, Wilfrid Laurier University, Brantford Campus. Dr. Warrick provides consultation to the Archaeological Research of Cruickston’s Heritage team (ARCH).

• Grand River Conservation Authority
  A corporate body established to enable municipalities to jointly undertake water and natural resource management on a watershed basis - CCRR is located in the geographical centre of the Grand River Watershed that is managed by GRCA.

• Kitchener-Waterloo Field Naturalists
  Conserving our natural heritage through education and involvement.

• OCPP/Pro-Cert Canada Inc. (OCPRO)
  OCPRO is the foremost accredited, independent verification organization in Canada for certification of organic products. OCPRO's certified clients trade organic products nationally and internationally.

• Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources
  Committed to protecting and managing the province's natural resources, or its 'natural capital', and making the interest from that capital available for individuals, communities and economies that depend on it.

• Ontario Trillium Foundation
  As one of Canada’s leading charitable grant-making foundations, the Ontario Trillium Foundation works with others to make strategic investments to build healthy, caring and economically strong Ontario communities.

• Plant Population and Evolutionary Research Laboratory, Department of Botany, University of Guelph
  This research group is currently studying Flowering Crab Apple (Malus coronaria) at CCRR.

• Regional Municipality of Waterloo
  CCRR is located in the southwest of this region of population 450 000 people.

• Stephen D. Murphy
  Associate Professor, Department of Environment and Resource Studies University of Waterloo Dr. Murphy is Co-Director for Research, Cruickston Charitable Research Reserve (CCRR).

• Township of North Dumfries
  Much of CCRR is located in this township of 9500 people.

• Visit Hetty Green
  Hetty, the wealthist woman in the US has historical ties to Cruickston.

• What is EMAN?
  The Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) consists of organizations and individuals involved in ecological monitoring in Canada to better detect, describe, and report on ecosystem changes.

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