Latest News May 15, 2008 Interprovincial Bridge: Last Chance Meeting June 17 Last chance to protect Petrie Island against the interprovincial bridge! The next public meeting of the Interprovincial Bridge Environmental Assessment Study will be held on Tuesday, June 17, 2008 from 6:30 to 9:00 pm at Ottawa City Hall.  The purpose of the meeting is to present all of the final criteria (up to 40 indicators) that will be used in the selection process of the bridge and to release some key statistics on truck traffic, transportation traffic, environmental factors and noise.   This is a key meeting as this is the last time Orleans residents will have an opportunity to make their voices heard as the selection of 2 bridge crossing sites will be announced in September 2008.  Please get out and support a Kettle Island bridge crossing and save Petrie Island, the jewel of Orleans. May 14, 2008 Cardinal Creek Tree Planting May 31st (Le français suit.) NEWS RELEASE May 12, 2008 --- For immediate release Cardinal Creek residents benefit under TREE, City Stream Watch programs: Volunteers needed to plant 560 native trees Orléans, Ontario - The Cardinal Creek Community Association (CCCA) will be undertaking its largest ever Tree Planting Day on May 31st, thanks to partnerships with the City of Ottawa and the Rideau Valley Conservation Authority (RVCA). The CCCA is calling all residents, families, students, boy scouts and girl guides to volunteer to be a part of our community's effort to improve biodiversity and help fight global warming by coming out to our May 31st Tree Planting. This event also qualifies for high school students seeking to add to their Community Involvement Program volunteer hours. Under the City's Community TREE Planting Grant Program, a variety of 360 native small potted trees will be planted to improve and enhance existing forest cover along the ravine behind Mondavi Street, in the Oakridge Gate subdivision. "As city councillor for the Cardinal Creek area, I am very proud of this initiative. I encourage residents to come out and participate. This effort is yet another important part of the transformation of Cardinal Creek," says Orléans Ward Councillor Bob Monette. An additional 200 trees (dogwood and sumac) have been donated by the RVCA under the City Stream Watch program, to help rehabilitate and reduce erosion at various points along the banks of Cardinal Creek. City Stream Watch volunteers will also be there to help plant trees. "Planting trees along shorelines help to create a buffer for streams. Buffers are critical to stream health, stabilizing shorelines, providing shade for fish and fish habitat, filtering excess sediment and runoff entering the stream and providing habitat for wildlife," explains RVCA City Stream Watch Coordinator Julia Sutton. Volunteers may participate in one or both of the scheduled planting activities: Oakridge Gate subdivision, 9:00 a.m. to 12 p.m. Participants to meet at the corner of Valin and 2301 Mondavi streets, across from Valin Park. Spring Ridge subdivision, 1:00 p.m. to 4 p.m. Participants to meet at the Cardinal Creek Trailhead on Springridge Cres., between Heatherstone and Caprihani. All participants are reminded to dress for the weather. Long sleeve shirts, pants, hats, along with gardening gloves and hiking or work boots are recommended. If possible bring a clearly labelled bucket and shovel. Pizza lunch and drinks will be provided for volunteers, courtesy of Councillor Bob Monette and Sobey's Orleans. Volunteers are asked to register before May 24, 2008 by e-mailing Bruce Hollands at environment@cardinalcreek.org with your name, phone number and the number of volunteers in your group. For more information on the CCCA and the programs under which this event is made possible, please visit: www.cardinalcreek.org www.ottawa.ca/residents/healthy_lawns/forestry/tree_program/index_en.html www.rideauvalley.on.ca/programs/streamwatch/index.html - 30 - Media Contacts: Bruce Hollands CCCA Vice-President & Director of Environmental Affairs environment@cardinalcreek.org 613.837.1771 ext. 221 Corporate Communications City of Ottawa medias@ottawa.ca (613-580-2450) Julia Sutton City Stream Watch Coordinator Rideau Valley Conservation Authority citystreamwatch@rvca.ca 613-692-3571, ext.1180 COMMUNIQUÉ 12 mai 2008 - pour diffusion immédiate Les résidents de Cardinal Creek profitent des programmes ARBRE et de surveillance des cours d'eau : bénévoles recherchés pour planter 560 arbres indigènes. Orléans, Ontario - L'Association communautaire de Cardinal Creek (CCCA) entreprend son plus vaste programme de reboisement le 31 mai prochain grâce à des partenariats avec la Ville d'Ottawa et la Rideau Valley Conservation Authority. L'association fait appel à tous les résidents, aux familles, aux étudiants, aux scouts et aux guides à prendre part le 31 mai à cet effort communautaire de reboisement qui accroît la biodiversité et combat les changements climatiques. Les élèves du secondaire peuvent en profiter pour accumuler des heures de bénévolat pour leur diplôme. Une variété de 360 arbres indigènes de petite taille seront transplantés afin d'améliorer et d'étendre le couvert forestier longeant le ravin derrière la rue Mondavi, dans le quartier Oakridge Gate, grâce au programme de subventions communautaires pour la plantation d'arbres de la ville d'Ottawa. De dire le conseiller municipal du quartier Orléans, Bob Monette : « À titre de conseiller du secteur du ruisseau Cardinal, je suis très fier de cette initiative. J'encourage les résidents à y participer. Cet effort est une part importante contribuant à la transformation du ruisseau Cardinal ». De plus, la Rideau Valley Conservation Authority a fait don de 200 arbres supplémentaires de genres Rhus et Cornus dans le cadre de son programme de surveillance des cours d'eau, afin de réhabiliter les pentes et réduire l'érosion ponctuelle sur les rives du ruisseau Cardinal. Des bénévoles du programme de surveillance des cours d'eau seront sur place pour prêter main forte. La coordonnatrice du programme de surveillance des cours d'eau, Julia Sutton, explique que « planter des arbres près des berges crée une zone tampon pour les cours d'eau. Ces zones sont critiques à la santé des cours d'eau, elles stabilisent les berges, créent une zone ombragée pour les poissons et leur habitat, filtrent les écoulements excessifs de sédiments et d'eau de surface, et constituent un habitat pour la faune. ». Les bénévoles peuvent se joindre à une ou deux des activités : Quartier Oakridge Gate, le 31 mai de 9 h à midi - Les participants se rencontrent au coin de la rue Valin et le 2031, rue Mondavi (en face du parc Valin). Quartier Spring Ridge, de 13 h à 16 h - Les participants se rencontrent à l'entrée du sentier de Cardinal Creek sur la rue SpringRidge, entre les rues Heatherstone et Caprihani. Les participants sont priés de se vêtir en fonction de la température. Le port de manches longues, pantalons, chapeaux et casquettes, gants de jardinage et souliers de marche ou bottes de travails est conseillé. Si possible, les participants peuvent aussi apporter pelle et sceau (identifiés à leur nom). Le conseiller Bob Monette et le magasin Sobey's Orléans offrent pizza et rafraîchissements pour le goûter du midi. Les bénévoles sont priés de s'inscrire avant le 24 mai 2008 par courriel auprès de Bruce Hollands (environment@cardinalcreek.org) en faisant parvenir leur nom, numéro de téléphone et le nombre de personnes dans leur groupe. Pour de plus amples renseignements au sujet de l'Association communautaire de Cardinal Creek et les programmes relatifs à cet événement, visitez: www.cardinalcreek.org www.ottawa.ca/residents/healthy_lawns/forestry/tree_program/index_fr.html www.rideauvalley.on.ca/programs/streamwatch/index.html - 30 - Contacts média: Bruce Hollands Vice-président et directeur aux affaires environnementales de l'ACCC environment@cardinalcreek.org 613.837.1771 ext. 221 Communications aux Médias Ville d'Ottawa medias@ottawa.ca (613-580-2450) Julia Sutton Coordonatrice à la surveillance des cours d'eau Rideau Valley Conservation Authority citystreamwatch@rvca.ca 613-692-3571, ext.1180 May 13, 2008 City Stream Watch Training May 24th Volunteer City Stream Watchers Needed Saturday May 24th 9am to noon!   The City Stream Watch program is holding the second of two "Stream Watch" training sessions for community volunteers on Saturday, May 24th.  Volunteer scientists can take part in monitoring, protecting and cleaning up three city streams in Ottawa in 2008. Take this free opportunity to try your hand at being a citizen scientist, learn about stream environments and make a positive impact on our urban ecosystem. Volunteers are requested to come to the Community Training Session to learn the easy and basic techniques of stream assessment and well as other projects planned throughout the season. The Community Training Session is on Saturday May 24 from 9 a.m. to noon at the small park at the mouth of Sawmill Creek about 100 m east of Billings Bridge Shopping Centre (Bank Street bridge at Riverside Drive). All necessary equipment is provided and there is no cost to volunteers.  People can choose which stream or streams they wish to work on over the summer. This is a great chance for interested members of the community to learn about and help care for their local streams and also meet other dedicated stream stewards. Register now! The City Stream Watch program is a community-based partnership which includes the City of Ottawa, Heron Park Community Association, the National Defence Fish & Game Club, the Ottawa Flyfishers Society, the Rideau Roundtable, and Rideau Valley Conservation Authority with the generous support of the Monterey Inn Resort & Conference Centre.  For more information about the program, including the reports of streams previously studied, please visit: www.rideauvalley.on.ca/programs/streamwatch/index.html. For more information on the Community Training Session and how to get involved in 2008, contact: Julia Sutton City Stream Watch Coordinator citystreamwatch@rvca.ca Please send an email confirmation if you plan to attend! May 13, 2008 Heritage Power and Country Festival Heritage Power and Country Festival May 31st - June 1st You are invited to a great two-day event that will include everything for the whole family. Activities include an antique car and antique machinery display, Western games and Horse Pull, Live Entertainment from bands around Ottawa, game for the kids, display by the Ottawa Valley Live Steamers, demonstrations of telegraphy, an Artisan's market and much more! 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