Rideau Valley Conservation Authority makes planting trees easier_ (press release) _ August 9, 2016 , RURAL OTTAWA — Landowners thinking of planting 500 trees or more are encouraged to book their free site visit. The Rideau Valley Conservation Authority offers private landowners a tree planting program that helps them get technical advice, planting plans and funding for trees. ...
#Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityWhat Rideau watershed do you live in?The ** Rideau Valley Conservation Authority ** has a cool new tool out, that lets you search your address to find out what Rideau subwatershed you live in. Check it out here .
#National Capital CommissionNCC reveals draft 50-year plan for Canada's Capital RegionThe National Capital Commission has released its draft 50-year plan for the capital. _ Plan for Canada’s Capital, 2017–2067 _ lays out a wide-ranging vision for the future of Canada’s capital region. It includes 17 milestone projects: 1. An Indigenous welcome centre on Victoria Island. ...
#Ontario ParksFree admission to Ontario Parks, Friday, July 15_ (press release) _ Celebrate Healthy Parks, Healthy People (HPHP) with Ontario Parks, Friday, July 15, 2016 . Admission to all Ontario Parks is free for day-use visits. HPHP is a worldwide movement that encourages more time in nature for overall health. ...
#REDBLACKSCity to plant a tree for every REDBLACKS touchdown_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa ** – As if you needed another reason to cheer on the Ottawa REDBLACKS, here is one more. For each touchdown the REDBLACKs score at TD Place Stadium this season, a tree will be planted at the OC Transpo Trim Park and Ride. ...
#drought #Rideau Valley Conservation AuthorityRecent rainfall has little impact on Rideau Watershed drought_ (press release) _ ** June 30, 2016 – ** The precipitation indicator for ** Moderate Drought ** of 60% of normal was reached last Sunday. Rainfall since then has had a minimal impact and conditions remain very dry. ...
#drought #rvca #water"Drought deepening again" says Rideau Valley Conservation Authority_ (press release) _ The last significant rainfall in the Rideau River watershed on June 5 caused streamflows to increase and helped crop growth, but the effect has worn off and the lack of rain since has once again left flows dropping and crops in need of more water. ...
Let’s get dirty: Ottawa Garden Days, June 17-19, 2016** Ottawa Garden Days ** , held annually on Father’s Day weekend, is Ottawa’s tribute to National Garden Days, a coast to coast to coast celebration of the role of gardens in our communities and in our lives. Over 200 gardening activities, events and destinations will be taking place across the city providing great opportunities for gardening enthusiasts, families, schools and tourists to spend time in their own garden, visit or take part in a favourite garden experience, get inspired at their local garden centre or travel to a nearby gardening destination. ...
#heat #Ottawa Public Health #summerSpecial weather statement in effect for early summer heat_ (press release) _ ** Ottawa – ** Ottawa Public Health (OPH) is advising residents to take precautions during hot weather expected this weekend. ASpecial Weather Statement for early summer heat has been issued by Environment and Climate Change Canada as people may not be used to this early summer heat. ...
#development #treesCity enacts new rules to protect urban trees_ (via City of Ottawa) _ Two new requirements aimed at protecting Ottawa’s urban trees will take effect beginning Tuesday, May 24. The changes will affect those doing infill development or removing distinctive trees – any tree with a trunk that is 50 cm or greater in diameter at chest height. ...