York Environmental Stewardship

Welcome to the York Environmental Stewardship Home Page

Contact Information:
Brian Peterkin
Stewardship Coordinator
York Environmental Stewardship

c/o Ministry of Natural Resources
Aurora District
50 Bloomington Road West
Aurora, ON L4G 3G8
Phone: 905.713.7732
Fax: 905.713.7361
Email: brian.peterkin@ontario.ca

York Region:

Known as the "Rising Star" of Ontario, York Region is home to more than 800,000 residents within an area of 680 square miles. Although one of the fastest growing municipalities in Canada, the Region contains an abundance of natural features including forests, river valleys, kettle lakes, wetlands and wildlife. It is bound by Toronto to the south, by Lake Simcoe to the north, Peel Region to the west and Durham Region to the east. Nine municipalities comprise the mix of urban and rural landscape of the area.

Say "YES" to Stewardship:

York Environmental Stewardship (YES) is made up of environmentally minded individuals who volunteer their time, interest, efforts, and skills to advance the responsible care of land and natural resources within the Region. Council members are dedicated to the wise use of forest, soil and water resources and represent private landowners, conservation/resource agencies and associations, environmentalists and naturalists. Local programs and needs are developed by council members with input from other organizations, agencies and local citizens. YES priorities include information and educational opportunities for landowners and environmental projects with partner organizations.

Stewardship 101!!

CLICK HERE to reach the vast library of extension notes available to you through the Ministry of Natural Resources website.

YES INFORMATION BULLETIN

YES 2008 Workplan Summary
YES 2007 Annual Report
YES Projects Funding Application Form
YES Member's List

MNR’s “A Guide to Stewardship Planning in Natural Areas” Landowner Handbook 2nd Edition
Managed Forest Tax Incentive Program (MFTIP) Guide
Adopt A Stream Crossing Brochure

YES Strategic Framework

CLICK HERE to access the Rural Landowner Stewardship
Guide which is a self help assessment tool for planning stewardship activities on your property.

CLICK HERE to access the Rural by Choice Ex Summary, a 2006 survey of rural landowner stewardship interests and needs assessment tool for planning stewardship activities on your property.

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