Northeast Avalon ACAP

Follow along this virtual Jane's Walk along the Leary's Brook - Long Pond wetlands. This StoryMap was created by Department of Geography, Memorial University graduate Scott Osmond. Check Happy City St. John's for a full list of 2020 Jane's Walks! https://storymaps.arcgis.com//7f22cfed42684735ae3de9172c9d

Our regular cleanup efforts have been stymied this spring so we're encouraging everyone to make a small effort to collect litter in their neighbourhood or on their daily walks. Tag @cleanstjohns and you could win a prize! #JustOnePiece #PickItUpForYYT

We're so pleased to see progress on wetland delineation by the City of St. John's. Our wetlands provide valuable habitat, flood protections, and ecosystem services. This ongoing work will help protect wetlands and inform planning and development decisions. Kudos to everyone who has pushed for this important work to be completed, including NAACAP board and staff, City Council and staff, the Environmental Advisory Committee, the Stewardship Association of Municipalities, Ducks Unlimited Canada, and many others.

The St. John's Wetland Delineation Study is available here: https://pub-stjohns.escribemeetings.com/FileStream.ashx

"Plastics account for 85% of all marine debris that washes up on shorelines across the entire province."