The Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) annual activity report and financial statements for the year ended March 31, 2022, were approved by the directors and by a vote of Stewards on May 24, 2022. Summary Despite the disruption of the global pandemic that prevented any indoor meetings in 2020 and 2021, Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) continued to raise awareness about our … [Read more...] about FOMC annual activity report for year ended March 31, 2022
Updates
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
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
Rand Subdivision proposal increases risk for One Mile Creek flooding
The proposal by developer Benny Marotta for intense subdivision development on the land behind the Rand Estate on John Street increases the potential for flooding of One Mile Creek as it winds through Old Town in Niagara on the Lake. Friends of One Mile Creek (FOMC) made two presentations to raise concerns about the plans for water management in a five-hour Town Council Public … [Read more...] about Rand Subdivision proposal increases risk for One Mile Creek flooding
Natural environment protections will be important in Niagara Region official plan
Update: We are pleased to report that on Dec. 1, 2021, Niagara Region Council formally adopted a resolution for option 3C to be used in the new regional official plan which is expected to be finally approved in June 2022. 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 … [Read more...] about Natural environment protections will be important in Niagara Region official plan
FOMC annual activity report for year ended March 31, 2021
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