Due to the amount of rain and snowfall we received this week and in light of the forecasted warmer temperatures for the balance of the week, the public is encouraged to keep the following in mind regarding their private property…
Open Letter to Canada’s MOECC opposing Ontario Generation’s proposed Deep Geologic Repository
An important step was taken on November 30, to protect the Great Lakes. A letter was delivered to Minister McKenna, signed by 104 Great Lakes Mayors & Elected Officials (including Mayor Redekop), representing almost 16 million people, united in opposition,…
Mayors and Governors Reach Agreement to Improve Water Diversion Application Process
Chicago, August 2, 2017 – The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative (Cities Initiative) announced today it is settling its challenge to the Waukesha Diversion Approval with an agreement to collaborate on improving the review of water diversion applications…
Make your trip to the beach a healthy one
With the arrival of the warm weather comes a trip to the beach. Niagara Region Public Health encourages residents and visitors to have a healthy experience at the beach this summer. Niagara Region Public Health tests beach water quality, effective…
Get Your Garden Groove on, with Frankie Flowers and Friends…
Fort Erie and Niagara residents are invited to the 2016 Spring Sprout with Frankie Flowers on Saturday, May 7 from 9 am to 2 pm at the Fort Erie Leisureplex Banquet Hall. This free event, hosted by Scotts Miracle-Gro and…
Support Earth Day 2016 and take the 30 Day Green Bin Challenge
Did you know that some of the organic materials you throw away will sit in a landfill throughout your entire lifetime and likely that of the next generation as well? Did you also know that almost 60% of Niagara Region…
Earth Week Activities at Waverly Beach
In anticipation of this year’s Earth Week, the Bert Miller Nature Club has teamed up with the Town of Fort Erie and local high school students to enhance Fort Erie’s Waverly Beach and sand dune topography along the Lake Erie coast.…