Chippawa Creek Conservation Area

NEWS | NPCA CAO calls proposed changes 'an unprecedented environmental problem.' Details: http://fw.to/AifbH0F

Autumn is one of the most beautiful times of the year in the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere (NEB): nature hikes and trees in warm hues that paint a majestic backdrop from Niagara to Tobermory. This year, this colourful season has looked and felt like none we’ve ever experienced. Visit https://buff.ly/3nqTSzO to download the Fall 2020 Newsletter, where you can learn more about NEB and what they've been up to the past several months!

On October 24, Friends of One Mile Creek, NPCA, and two groups of 25 wonderful volunteers completed a planting of 450 native plants and shrubs in the park area at the corner of King and John St. in Niagara-on-the-Lake. This planting, which was supported through the NPCA's Restoration Grant Program, will help restore the tree canopy that has been devastated by Emerald Ash Borer. Trees intercept rainfall in their canopy, slowing down runoff and allowing water to infiltrate th...e root zone. This helps flood control as well as biodiversity. Whether it's a creek or a lake, the strip of trees and shrubs that grow along the shoreline play an important role in nature. This riparian zone acts as a buffer between land and water, improves water quality and contributes to wildlife habitat. Read more at https://friendsofonemilecreek.org/trees-4-notl.

Are you ready for WINTER? Yes, we said it! Follow our Winter Wednesday’s social media to learn tips and tricks to stay safe while also protecting our valuable drinking water sources. Learn more about our Niagara Source Protection Plan at www.sourceprotection-niagara.ca.

Ontario's Conservation Authorities are at risk. The provincial government recently tabled omnibus budget measures Bill 229, Schedule 6 which proposes fundamental changes to the Conservation Authorities Act. As currently proposed, the changes to the legislative framework will impede Ontario's crucially important goal of building climate resilience for our communities. Learn more about these changes and what they will mean for Conservation Authorities like the NPCA, by registering for the Canadian Environmental Law Association (CELA)'s webinar tonight at 7 p.m.

Niagara is under a Wind Warning as issued by Environment Canada, calling for very strong southwesterly winds gusting to 100+km/hr. These winds will significantly increase water levels and waves along the Lake Erie Shoreline. The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry is currently predicting water levels to increase by 1.98m (6.5 feet). Residents living along Lake Erie should pay very close attention to water levels and waves in their area and are urged stay away from the shoreline during this event. They are also advised to close storm shutters and take other flood proofing precautions as necessary. For more information on the flood status, visit npca.ca/flood-status.