With all the discussion by federal and provincial governments about investment in infrastructure, Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) wants to increase the discussion about how green infrastructure can play a vital role in Niagara on the Lake through beneficial socio-economic and environmental assets. In the short term, infrastructure investment helps to generate employment and … [Read more...] about We need more green infrastructure in Niagara on the Lake
Resident worried about flooding from Rand Estate Development
A landowner with two properties on One Mile Creek has written to the Town to express concern that properties built downstream on One Mile Creek will incur more frequent, severe and costly damage if the Rand Estate Development, as currently proposed, is allowed to proceed. "Any increase in water volume, particularly under storm conditions, will cause damage to downstream … [Read more...] about Resident worried about flooding from Rand Estate Development
NPCA strategic plan virtual session August 19
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is developing a new strategic plan and invites people to register for a virtual public meeting at 6:30 pm, Thuesday, August 19. The plan is intended to cover the next 10 years of conservation in the Niagara watershed. You can register online or get more info on the NPCA website. NPCA says a team of staff from various … [Read more...] about NPCA strategic plan virtual session August 19
Pollinator garden at King and John flourishing
The pollinator garden at the corner of John and King streets initiated by Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) in 2016 is flourishing after five years. The garden was planted in one day in September 2016 in the Town park with plants provided by the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and help from NPCA staff, FOMC volunteers, Town staff and a few committee members of … [Read more...] about Pollinator garden at King and John flourishing
NPCA map shows 93 properties on One Mile Creek
Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) recently asked the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) for updated maps of the properties in Niagara on the Lake that intersect with One Mile Creek. There are 93 properties that abut One Mile Creek. Once post-pandemic conditions allow, we intend to renew our contact effort to provide One Mile Creek Stewardship Guides to new … [Read more...] about NPCA map shows 93 properties on One Mile Creek
Volunteers welcome to help with King and John park
We still have some mulch left to spread mulch on the new plantings of native trees and shrubs in the public park at the corner of King and John Street. If you are available to help out, please let us know by sending an email or using the form below. Volunteers mulched on Oct. 23 after weeding in mid-August and mid-September to remove invasive weeds and aggressive grasses in … [Read more...] about Volunteers welcome to help with King and John park
William Street pollinator garden looking spectacular
In 2012, a group of Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) volunteers led by Gerry Benateau created a large buffer/pollinator garden at the top of the hill abutting One Mile Creek on the public land at 433 William Street (behind the small building for William Street pumping station). Today the area is a public park, but in the 1940s it was the Town Dump. The restoration of the park … [Read more...] about William Street pollinator garden looking spectacular