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
Background
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
Natural environment protections will be important in Niagara Region official plan
For the past several years, a detailed process has been underway by the regional government in Niagara to put in place a new Official Plan that will define how the Niagara Region will use available land over the next 30 years for physical, economic and social development. There have been studies and public discussions under the broad headings of Growing Region (think … [Read more...] about Natural environment protections will be important in Niagara Region official plan
One Mile Creek media coverage
Local media perform a vital role in raising awareness about the condition of One Mile Creek and the efforts of citizens and agencies to make improvements. These are some of the news articles about Friends of One Mile Creek that have been reported in local media. (Most recent first.) Friends of One Mile Creek do a thorough clean-up August 14, 2021 Volunteers … [Read more...] about One Mile Creek media coverage