Tag: Goulbourn Wetland Complex
Ward 6 candidates debate roads, transit and responsible growth
Audience members questioned selected candidates on responsible development, transportation, wetlands, recreation and what residents could expect during the next councillor’s first months in office.
Eleventh-hour maneuver to bypass public hearings on Bill 97 is anti-democratic – Open Letter
On behalf of the Watershed Conservation Coalition, a newly established group of seventy-four dedicated professionals with decades of service supporting local science-based and watershed resource management, we are writing to express our grave concerns…
The plight of critical insects – Pollinators the absolute MVP’s of life on Earth
Spraying to kill mosquitos creates long-term ecological and health damage. The healthiest, most mosquito-resistant yard is one that supports pollinators…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands to host Earth Day Community Forum – All About Turtles
The Friends of Stittsville Wetlands are considering rolling out a turtle conservation program for the Goulbourn Wetland Complex and Poole Creek…
Graceful visitors arrive at the Goulbourn Wetlands
“A pair of trumpeter swans has taken up residence in the Stittsville Wetlands” and have been seen over the past two weeks in the Goulbourn Wetlands Complex.
What does the New Wildlife Strategy protect? City puts beavers and beaver dams at risk in Goulbourn Wetland Complex – again!
On April 22th, Earth Day, an impressive Community Forum was hosted by the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands. This forum was “to raise awareness of the importance of wetlands and the significance of…
Friends of Stittsville Wetlands receives two-year funding from Ottawa Stewardship Council
The Ottawa Stewardship Council (OSC) presented the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) with a $7000 grant. This two-year funding will further assist FoSW in building its capacity…
Exploring the charms of Stittsville
Stittsville offers a delightful blend of small-town charm and modern amenities. From quaint shops to scenic parks, this vibrant community captivates visitors…
Ottawa Stewardship Council provides grant to Friends of Stittsville Wetlands
“Protect, restore, regenerate, and re-wild Stittsville’s Wetlands for future generations.” The mission of the Friends of Stittsville Wetlands (FoSW) is building momentum…
Protecting our Wetlands – Stittsville June 8th meeting
Where, however, was this concern during the last number of years when Goulbourn’s wetlands were turned into municipal drains to support development, along with the regular trapping and killing of beavers?