The Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) annual activity report and financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2021, were approved by the directors and by a vote of Stewards on May 31, 2021. Summary Despite the disruption of the global pandemic that prevented any indoor meetings in 2020, Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) was able to implement its major riparian project … [Read more...] about FOMC annual activity report for year ended March 31, 2021
Canada slowly catching up to U.S. in supporting Ramsar for Niagara River
In late March 2021, the Niagara Regional Council voted to support the idea of a Ramsar designation of the Niagara River, under the 1971 Ramsar Convention, with a designation as a wetland of international importance. The Convention on Wetlands of International importance – called the Ramsar Convention because it was signed in Ramsar, Iran, in 1971 – is a voluntary treaty, … [Read more...] about Canada slowly catching up to U.S. in supporting Ramsar for Niagara River
Landowner Stewardship Guide helps residents
Living near water is something that many people want. It can be very satisfying to hear water trickle through the creek, to watch wildlife in your backyard, and to have a natural feature to add aesthetic value to your property. Anyone who has ever lived next to water knows that along with the joys come many challenges. During storm events, the water in the … [Read more...] about Landowner Stewardship Guide helps residents
Native trees and shrubs help revitalize the One Mile Creek watershed
Volunteers planted 450 native plants and shrubs on Oct. 24, 2020, in the park area at the corner of King and John St. in Old Town in the restoration project organized by Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC). The planting will help restore the Niagara on the Lake tree canopy that has been devastated by Emerald Ash Borer. The Town of NOTL has removed more than 876 ash trees out … [Read more...] about Native trees and shrubs help revitalize the One Mile Creek watershed
FOMC joins in concern about Ontario proposals for Growth Plan amendments
Friends of One Mile Creek is among the 63 organizations across Ontario to express concerns about proposed changes by the provincial government to the Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe and the Lands Needs Assessment Methodology. Both proposals were placed on the Environment Registry of Ontario on June 16, 2020, with comments due by July 31, 2020. The response was … [Read more...] about FOMC joins in concern about Ontario proposals for Growth Plan amendments
FOMC Annual Activity Report For Year To March 31, 2020
The Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) annual activity report and financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2020, were approved by the directors and by a vote of Stewards on May 28, 2020. Organization Landowners abutting One Mile Creek and other interested individuals in Niagara on the Lake, Ontario, formed the Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) in 2003 because of … [Read more...] about FOMC Annual Activity Report For Year To March 31, 2020
Dr. William Rapley will be speaker at future meeting
When we are able to resume public meetings, we've invited Dr. William Rapley to talk to the next meeting of Friends of One Mile Creek. Rapley became the Niagara on the Lake representative on the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) board in October 2019 following his recommendation by Town Council to Niagara Region. Rapley took the seat that had been filled on an … [Read more...] about Dr. William Rapley will be speaker at future meeting