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The Footprint Trust run a host of varied programmes....
Water Works is a project that will be achieved by raising awareness of the need to use water resources more efficiently. The initiative has been in the planning for a year and coincidently launched in the wake of the recent hosepipe ban on the Island. The IW AONB Sustainable Development Fund has supported the project, along with EU, Leader+, the Ernest Cook Trust and Southern Water.
The Adopt-A-Garden proposal is an innovative pilot scheme on the Isle of Wight, which seeks to marry these two groups - a person who has a garden they can no longer look after and an individual who wants a growing space. The householder will get their garden looked after for free and the gardener gets a free allotment in return. Click for more details... The
IW Pond Warden Scheme is supported by BTCV and
the Footprint Trust.
There are currently 100 trained pond wardens on the Island. Some of which are now looking for public ponds to adopt. We are currently recruiting Pond Wardens. You can go on our waiting list and we will keep you informed of any developments. Ray Harrington-Vail can give for guidance on general pond management, so if you have a pond problem, please e mail ponds@footprint-trust.co.uk Please remember that the £5 membership fees are due in - if you haven't paid, we'll assume you no longer require the IW Pond Warden newsletter or Footprint Trust newsletter, and so will be deleting names and addresses from our database. The Footprint Trust has a large tool store that is free to use for any insured community group, member of the IW Pond Wardens or BTCV Green Gym. If you need some hand tools, give us a call!
River Wardens
A
RIVER WARDEN scheme was launched in 2007, with volunteers acting as
ambassadors for the River Medina.
As well as undertaking the weekly tasks, volunteers now also carry out the management of the group - including loading the tools, buying the biscuits and liaising with land-owners and site managers. The aim is to encourage people from across the Island, regardless of gender, race or religion, to promote fitness through conservation work. There is a comprehensive programme covering all areas of the Island, and we actively support and encourage car sharing between participants. Tasks vary from pond clearing and butterfly habitat management to felling trees and helping school children make bird boxes.
Ryde Warmer Homes The Footprint Trust and the Isle of Wight Council have teamed up to help people in Ryde fight fuel poverty. Staff from the Footprint Trust are to visit homeowners in Ryde and give guidance on making homes more energy efficient. They will be able to give details of grants available and tips on using energy more wisely. If you own your own home, or live in private rented accomodation in Ryde (PO33) and would like to be considered for this scheme please phone; 82 22 82 and leave your details. Isle
Cut Carbon is a local educational information project which the
Footprint Trust has adopted.
The
fundamental aim of GreenLife was to promote
sustainable living. It was launched in April 2003 and ended in December
2006, having reached over 13% of islanders. This was done by promoting
the three 'R's (refuse, reuse and recycle) and encouraging
better use of resources, by conserving energy and water. This project
was funded by the EU Leader+ programme. It worked with the
wide community through schools, community groups - such as churches,
village meetings, fates and so on. One of the more popular
ways of getting the Island population to be more energy efficient is to
give away energy saving light bulbs and water saving devices (known as
'boghogs'). Needless to say that when we attend public or
private functions, the fact that we give away these items for free
makes us very popular!
Another
aspect of this project is our work in school where we involve
pupils in carrying out an Eco Audit of their school. This in linked to
our schools roadshow which focuses on resources.
we
encourage schools to get involved in the international ecoschools
initiative.
We
also offer free environmental audits of community buildings, with
the aim of reducing their bills.
The Isle of Wight
Council is taking a lead on reducing commercial waste and has started
work, in partnership with the Chamber of Commerce, to produce a
Business Waste Strategy. The aim is to reduce the environmental impact
of waste disposal and to improve business profitability. This project
will also take the opportunity to advise on the more efficient use of
materials, water and energy, as well as waste minimisation.
Footprint Trust ~ The Riverside Centre ~ The Quay ~ Newport ~ Isle of Wight ~ PO30 2QR Registered Company Number 0458 7815. Registered Charity Number 1106024 telephone / fax: 01983 822282 |
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An innovative environmental project on the Isle of Wight to help people keep warm, manage fuel costs, and save energy is among four initiatives sharing in more than £274,000 in grants by the Big Lottery Fund across the South East.
