the Canadian Heritage Rivers System," said Mr. McMillan. "In just over 
     
     four years, it has become one of the most promising programs for con- 
     
     serv1ng river heritage in North America. It is fitting that a province 
     
     containing some of the finest tidal rivers in Canada is now part of this 
     
     national co-operative program," he added. 
     
    

    
     "Flowing water has been the architect of Prince Edward Island's 
     
     landscape," said Mr. MacInnis. "To many people, rivers are the most 
     
     extraordinary part of our environment. the province's involvement in the 
     
     heritage rivers system demonstreates our commitment to the sound manage- 
     
     ment of our river heritage. The Canadian Heritage Rivers System is also 
     
     an important nation, outdoor tourism initiative which fits into the pro- 
     
     v1nce's overall tourism strategy." 
     
    

    
     Designated rivers remain under the jurisdiction of the government 
     
     responsible, whether federal, provincial or territorial. The objective 
     
     is to ensure their conservation through long-term management of their 
     
     special heritage features while supporting the recreational opportunities 
     
     they present. 
     
    
   
   
    
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     The December 6 meeting of the Natural History Society is one I'm 
     
     especially looking forward to, since the guest speaker will be Martin R. 
     
     Haase, secretary-treasurer of Friends of Nature. From his home in Chester, 
     
     Nova Scotia, Mr. Haase has sent out countless newsletters, clippings, 
     
     letters to editors and politicians in an effort to encourage conservation 
     
     and protect our environment. 
     
    

    
     Mr. Haase will show a video on his friend, the late Richard St. Barbe 
     
     Baker. St. Barbe Baker was Director of World Activities for the Men of 
     
     the Trees, and was often referred to as the "Man of the Trees" for the 
     
     work he did in reforestation worldwide and his tireless campaigning 
     
     to protect and conserve our woodlands. 
     
    

    
     If time permits, Mr. Haase will show some slides on the South Moresby 
     
     area of the Queen Charlotte Islands, which he circumnavigated in 1985 
     
     aboard the Darwin Sound II. He was also in Windy Bay this Spring, and I 
     
     look forward to hearing about the trip first hand. Although I've been 
     
     in communication with Mr. Haase through the mail since 1982, it will be 
     
     my first chance to meet with him, so I'm doubly excited. See you there! 
     
    
   
   
    
     We exi'end our sqmpa-I'hy 
     
    
   
   
    
     We are sad to report the passing of Martha Shank of Point Prim, 
     
     Belfast. She died on September 18th after a short illness. Members of 
     
     the P.E.I. Natural History Society will miss Martha at the annual 
     
     Christmas Bird Count. She was an avid birdwatcher and her birdfeeders 
     
     were always full. She greeted birders with enthusiasm and a wonderful 
     
     array of German Christmas cookies and German Christmas cards. We extend 
     
    
   
   
    
     our sympathy to her family. 
     
     — Thelma Murchison and Liz Townsend 
     
    
   
   
    
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