Niagara River Remedial Action Plan
250 Thorold Road West L3C 3W2 Welland, ON, Canada

Spotted today on the Niagara River: geese and their goslings, an egret, and tern! Birdwatching is a very popular pastime along the Niagara Riverit’s known as an Important Bird Area. Which species have you seen while birdwatching lately? : H. Frank, NRRAP

A long time ago (the certificate isn’t dated), the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority was recognized for its staff & volunteer contributions to the improvement of the Niagara River. Today, this certificate hangs proudly in our RAP Coordinator’s office. The Remedial Action Plan team (made up of many local organizations) continues to work together to address 5 remaining ecosystem problems. Visit our website to learn more: www.niagarariver.ca ... ~~~~~~ #niagarariver #greatlakes #restoration #partnerships #water #waterquality #ecosystem See more

In 1972, in response to pollution problems, the Canada and United States signed the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement or GLWQA which commits both countries to work cooperatively to restore and maintain the chemical (water quality), physical (habitat), and biological (human & animal) integrity of the Great Lakes System. Learn more about the GLWQA on our website: www.ourniagarariver.ca/glwqa ~~~ #TerminologyTuesday #NiagaraRiver #AreasofConcern #Restore #Binational #GLWQA #GreatLakes #waterquality

It's Earth Day--a special day meant to raise awareness & encourage people to take action. Taking care of the planet doesn't have to be reserved for today. We can take action everyday. It can be as simple as cooking an extra vegetarian meal a week, picking up trash in your community, & planting native flowers. How are you taking action to protect our Mother Earth?

Wishing you all the best for the holidays! Thank you for your continued interest in the Niagara River’s water quality and ecosystem health. ~~~ Note: the RAP office is closed for the holidays and will reopen in January 4th. Take care and stay safe. ~~~

Extra! Extra! Read all about it! The December Niagara River E-newsletter was sent out earlier today. In case you don’t get it in your inbox, you can find it here: https://mailchi.mp/2b4477c79853/niagararivernews-dec2020. This month, it’s all things BIRDS! We highlight the colonial waterbird assessment report by ECCC, Christmas Bird Count events, birds on the Niagara event, and an IJC Great Lakes Report. Also, since we didn't get a lot of input a name for newsletter we're trying a different method. Place your vote until Jan. 15/21: https://forms.gle/eir2doF3yY3BHaFF8 Thanks!

Thanks for your input! We got a few other suggestions and came up with something entirely different that wasn't originally on the poll: "The Strait News". As you may know, the Niagara River is not technically a "river". It's a strait--a connecting channel that links to bodies of water together. We think it's a fitting name for a newsletter about the Niagara River. What do you think? If you like it, give this post a like or leave a comment below.

We're looking to give our monthly E-newsletter a name! Since we can't do a poll in Facebook, head on over to our Twitter account to vote for your favourite. So far, the choices are (1) The Current, (2) The Strait, and (3) The Flow. Polling is open until 10 am tomorrow (Dec. 15). Don't have Twitter? That's okay! Just type your vote (1, 2, or 3) in the comment box or suggest another name. Thanks for your input! https://twitter.com/NiagaraRive/status/1338511377984577536

The latest #NiagaraRiver newsletter was sent out this morning. Contents: local Christmas Bird Count events, boat launch open house, Trees4NOTL project, and more! Check it out!

It’s a popular time for trout fishing in the lower Niagara River! While fishing for trout and salmon in other lakes and rivers in this area closes Sept. 30, the Niagara River is open for trout fishing all year. So, head on over to the Niagara River to try your luck at catching your next big one! . . Make sure to check local fishing regulations before you go: https://www.ontario.ca//ontario-fishing-regulations-summary. The Niagara River is divided into Fisheries Management Z...one 19 and 20. Want to know which fish are safe to eat? Visit our website: ourniagarariver.ca/fish for more info. . . #NiagaraRiver #fish #fishing #trout #salmon #greatlakes #fisheries See more

Recent changes to the Conservation Authorities Act will greatly impact watershed management. We all live in a watershed. Read more below. #ConservationMatters Local conservation authorities provide many important services with their watershed community. Notably, they act as the host organization for several Remedial Action Plans working with partners to help improve Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health.

#Bats often get a bad rap (pun intended). Sometimes seen as bloodthirsty and spooky animals of the night, their negative perception is false. In fact, the bats that live in Ontario are #insectivores they only eat bugs! Bats play a vital role in the health of our #ecosystems as pollinators and in pest management by eating a variety of insects. Here are some other bat facts: There are 8 bat species in #Ontario... Bats are mammals (just like people and cats/dogs!) The bat featured in the picture is the #EasternRedbat which grows up to 4 inches in length Bats use #echolocation to find prey and to navigate Three of the 8 Ontario bat species are listed as ‘Endangered Species at Risk’ which means they live wild in Ontario but facing extinction The next time you're outside in a natural area around dusk/dark, look up and see if you can spot any of these bats!

Our October E-newsletter was sent out today! This month, we highlight the bioswale project in the Town of NOTL, Bat Week, a newly delisted U.S. Area of Concern, two funding opportunities, & more. Happy reading! https://mailchi.mp/abcfd5112346/niagararivernews-oct2020.

Thanks to the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) for the shout out and continued support as the host organization for the Niagara River RAP! Together with our local partners, we’re making great progress on improving the Niagara River ecosystem.

It’s getting cold...it’s time to migrate! The #NiagaraRiver, a designated #ImportantBirdandBiodiversityArea, is a haven to a truly staggering number of migrating birds each year. Along a major migratory route, the #NiagaraRiver provides food, shelter and an area to rest for thousands of migrating birds every year, including the Bonaparte’s Gull (with peaks of 30,000 in the last ten years), and Greater Scaup (more than 10,000 counted in a single day last year). Learn more at ibacanada.com

Wow! Get yourself some milkweed seeds and help support Monarch Butterflies (and other pollinators). More info below.

It’s a gorgeous Friday! Hope you have a great weekend. . . . #niagarariver #staghornsumac #nature #fridayvibes #friday