Indian Bay Ecosystem Corporation
1 Country Road A0G2V0 Indian Bay, NL, Canada

Trail Map referencing local names and important information With the increase in popularity of the Kittiwake Snowmobile Association's groomer post, their is also an increase in Trail users who are not familiar with the local names in these post. When referencing grooming locations, such as 32 Branch, The Gate, etc., those from outside the area are at a lost With major help from Paul Vincent (obtained the map and trail layout, suggested adding loading ramps and gas station...s), Les Kean and Lorne Welcher (suggested names and reviewed map details), and permission from app developer Bryan Taylor to use the map taken from his app (http://snowtrailsnl.com/, which was created here in Central, and should be downloaded for anyone using the Trail system), we have come up with the map below. This map is for reference-purposes only and is based on snowmobile usage/parking areas. The map, along with the Trail signs we have up, plus the app and/or other maps you may have, should provide you a safe and enjoyable Trail experience in our area. Thanks to everyone who helped create this

Tomorrow! 12 - 5 pm Hare Bay Adventures, we'll be recording live for the April podcast episode! Stories about the area and the people that live there! Already got a great list of guest, but more are welcome! Also a great excuse to do some shopping and buy some sweets Hope to see you there!

Let us not let litter replace our wildlife! Starting in May until August, IBEC will be completing one public clean up per month in our Community-Nominated Priority Place Cape Freels Project area to help reduce litter and garbage...but we need your help! Dates have yet to be determined, but will be posted within the next few weeks on our social media accounts. Any amount of time you can lend us would be greatly appreciated. ... Shoot us a message if you would like to volunteer with us and please share!

Flooding in Indian Bay & throughout the Watershed Images taken April 12th and 13th showing the impact of flooding throughout the Town of Indian Bay and surrounding areas. Washouts, homes being sandbagged, extremely high water levels, and road/Park closures. Thanks to Karen Parsons & Eli Parsons for taking the Indian Bay during the sandbagging yesterday. All other taken today showing damage to the Trail system or high water levels during our scouting trip. Old Road is pas...sable and not in to bad of shape (minus a couple areas). Once through the Gate you're getting into softer areas, and once you reach Moccassin Pond the snow was to deep to go any further (side by side or truck can't get through it). Was able to reach #2 Pond (cabins) although road is very soft. All areas of damage will be worked on in the near future in one way or another (yet to be determined). Several groups working on this so as the work progresses we'll share it with the public. Not all areas have been checked, but will be as soon as possible. Please use caution when travelling throughout the Trail system!

Major flooding and infrastructure damage in the Watershed and on Trail system throughout the area. Video taken at Adurt Brook crossing at 37 Branch. Road is impassable. Please avoid travel on all areas of the Trail system, as there are other washouts and areas have not yet been checked for additional damage.

709 Watershed podcast live at Hare Bay Adventures! The 709 Watershed podcast will be recording live at Hare Bay Adventures on Saturday, April 17th from 12-5pm. If weather cooperates, we will record our 22nd episode outside on the back deck (propane heaters already on site). Have a story, a tale, or an interesting topic regarding Hare Bay, Dover, Gambo, surrounding area, or the people that live there? Want to try one of Renee’s many homemade treats or check out their latest... inventory? Then stop by, have a chat with us, enjoy the relaxing atmosphere, while experiencing the award-winning customer service of Hare Bay Adventures! If you’d like to schedule a specific time to be in front of the mic, give Renee and Duane a call at the shop at 537-2028 to save your time slot. Walk-in guest are also welcome! Adventure Central Newfoundland Gander Chamber Hospitality Newfoundland and Labrador

Accepting Resumes for Summer Student & Youth Positions! IBEC is now accepting resumes until Friday, April 23rd, for a yet to be determine number of Summer Student & Youth positions for this Summer. If interested, please check out our employment section for all the details on our main website at https://indianbayecosystem.com/employment-opportunities/

Chief Administrative Officer Edward Evans of Central Newfoundland Waste Management (CNWM) will be our guest on the next 709 Watershed podcast, with the scheduled release date of Friday, January 29th. We'll be asking the questions, but here is YOUR chance to have YOUR questions asked! Simply type in your question below in the comment section with what you would like us to ask Edward during his chat with us. We know this will be an interesting topic, so if you have any question...s about garbage or recycling in central Newfoundland, let us have them! #podcast #newfoundland #recycling #garbage #conservation #wastemanagement #interview #IBEC See more

Repurpose and reuse. Rope turned into artwork. Rope collected from our cleanups in Cape Freels, and other sources, is being turned into artwork by Duke Kelloway and the team at Norton's Cove Studio. By IBEC supplying Duke with rope, Norton's Cove has donated half of the proceeds of sales for these mats to our continuing efforts of cleanup and education regarding our Cape Freels Species At Risk Project, based in Cape Freels. By buying these mats, you directly help with these ...cleanups and support local business. If you would like to donate used rope to this cause, feel free to drop it off at the IBEC office during regular business hours. Visit https://nortonscove.com/ to check out the mats in the online store! Thank you to Duke, Janet and the entire Norton's Cove Studio team for your support! #ibec #watershed #newfoundland #explorenl #theshore #eccc #shorebirds #conservation #tourism #bonavistanorth #partnerships #artwork #recycling #newwesvalley

New Board of Directors IBEC would like to welcome its new and returning members of the Board of Directors. Our AGM was held, within Covid-19 regulations, in early December, and an election of a new Executive was held at our next regular Board meeting soon after. Below is the Board of Directors for IBEC: Triffie Parsons Chairperson... Renee Collins Vice-Chair Stella Gale Treasurer Carl Howell Secretary Dr. Kelly Vodden Director Perry Cook Director Harry Ackerman Director Ed Ackerman Director Kevin White Director IBEC, a community-based, environmental nonprofit, will continue with its mandate under the direction of the Board of Directors, through its staff, students, and volunteers. #boardofdirectors #students #environmental #nonprofit #newfoundland #IBEC #watershed

Took some time yesterday to walk Heritage Trail in Indian Bay, along the Indian Bay River. Great way to explore nature and get some exercise, especially with the mild Winter so far in the area. We took this time to record areas along the trail that will require some work this Spring, such as downed trees and brush removal, to assist the Town of Indian Bay with lengthening and improving the Trail experience for users. #trail #ibec #forest #salmon #salmonriver #hiking #explorenl #theshore #indianbay #nature #outdoors

And we're back for 2021! First work day of the new year. Reviewing our three and six month plans, preparing for Committee meetings, and continuing work on our Species At Risk Cape Freels Project. We will be increasing our social media posting in 2021, which will include assisting the Kittiwake Snowmobile Association with their grooming updates, promoting tourism within the Bonavista North region, and other Watershed information for the public. Looking forward to promoting the Indian Bay Watershed and our work over the coming weeks and months! #ibec #watershed #newfoundland #explorenl #theshore #research #709watershed #indianbay #capefreels #conservation #tourism #bonavistanorth #partnerships #environment #fishing #forest

709 WATERSHED NEWEST EPISODE NOW AVAILABLE! Episode #18 - Part 2 of our Stories of New-Wes-Valley, featuring interviews with Duke Kelloway and Taylor Curtis, which were recorded on-site at Norton's Cove Studio. Duke speaks about his love of sailing and a plan to host sailboats in Brookfield this year, and Taylor speaks about her love of the area, after moving here from Manitoba. Listen here - >https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/6949328 or subscribe to 709 Watershed on all majo...r podcast apps #podcast #newfoundland #newwesvalley #sailing #tourism

Merry Christmas from the Board and staff at IBEC! And since it is the last Friday of the month, it is also the release of our next 709 Watershed podcast episode! Part 2 of Stories of New-Wes-Valley is now available. We have Duke Kelloway on the show discussing sailing and having sail boats and their crews stopping in Norton's Cove in 2021, and Taylor Curtis, originally from Manitoba, talks about how she's fallen in love with the area. Check out the link below or subscribe to ...709 Watershed on all major podcast apps. https://www.buzzsprout.com/546025/6949328 And don't forget, put all of those recyclables in our bin outside the office over the holidays. All proceeds go towards upgrades of the trail system within the Watershed. Thanks!