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Friends
of Canadian Geoheritage (FCG) is open to all who endorse the recognition
and preservation of significant components of natural landscape worthy
of designation as Geoheritage Sites in Canada.
FCG interest extends to stone in heritage buildings, and distinctive features
in road cuts, quarries and abandoned mines, as well as the cultural history
of such sites. You are a potential FCG member if you endorse the aims
of the Canadian Geoheritage Committee (CGC), a non-profit group formed
in 2003 to appeal to all levels of government to recognize, designate
and preserve geoheritage sites. You need not be Canadian to become a "Friend".
A Geoheritage Site meets one or more of the following criteria:
- It exposes
a unique or critical record of natural history.
- It contributes
to understanding the natural history of the region.
- It is scientifically
important, or of significant educational utility.
- It offers
distinct aesthetic and cultural values.
The Objectives
of the Canadian Geoheritage Committee are to
- preserve
irreplaceable geological and geomorphological features
- strengthen
laws to preserve significant records of natural history
- increase
public awareness through lectures, interpretive signs and publications/brochures
Members of
the Canadian Geoheritage Committee are working with governmental agencies,
primary and secondary schools, museums, universities, societies and public
interest groups to help preserve, protect and promote Canadian geoheritage.
By becoming a member of Friends of Canadian Geoheritage you will help
to provide direct evidence of support for actions now being requested
of all levels of government.
Strong public support will ensure success. FCG members receive updates
on the work of CGC, and notification of talks and local Geoheritage events.
Become a free
member by emailing Professor Allan Donaldson: jadonald@ccs.carleton.ca
or
sending a letter to FCG, 1139 Edgeland Place, Ottawa, ON, K2C 2J9
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