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Niagara-on-the-Lake gets Ds and Fs for water quality in annual Watershed Report Card

Niagara-on-the-Lake gets Ds and Fs for water quality in annual Watershed Report Card

If you bring home a report card with grades like D, C-, B, and in some spots D and F you know you would have some explaining to do. The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) recently released the 2023 Watershed Report Card, a checkup on the health of the Niagara Peninsula watershed, focusing on surface and groundwater quality, forest conditions, and watershed features.

Got land? NPCA aims to help Canada reach its goal of planting 2 billion trees

Got land? NPCA aims to help Canada reach its goal of planting 2 billion trees

If you have spare land in Niagara in need of some trees, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is looking for you. “Trees for All” is an initiative that sees the NPCA partner with local community groups, environmental agencies and government organizations. Landowners can apply for the grant to help Canada reach its goal of planting two billion trees.

Flood Watch Issued for Lake Erie Shoreline

Flood Watch Issued for Lake Erie Shoreline

A Flood Watch has been issued for Niagara's Lake Erie shoreline. With Environment Canada issuing a special weather statement, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority says the strong winds in tomorrow's forecast will increase water levels and waves along the Lake Erie shoreline in Port Colborne and Fort Erie. The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry predicts that Lake Erie water levels will rise by more than four feet above current levels tomorrow.

NPCA offering restoration and water well decommissioning grants for 2023

NPCA offering restoration and water well decommissioning grants for 2023

The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority would like to give you some money. The NPCA is seeking applications for its restoration and water well decommissioning grant programs for projects in 2023. Selected projects will help improve water quality and wildlife habitat as part of ongoing efforts to restore and preserve the Niagara Peninsula watershed’s natural heritage and water resources.