February 2021
EARTHCARE THUNDER BAY NEWS
Promoting community events, information, and opportunities that improve or promote the sustainability and livability of Thunder Bay.
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Top l-r: Jacob Porter, Lynn Duffield, Amy Coomes
Botton l-r: Margaret Wanlin, Shannon Costigan (Vice-Chair), Councillor Andrew Foulds (Chair), Michelle Warywoda, Councillor Kristen Oliver, Lynae Grace;
Missing: Linday Galway, Sandy Stiles, Jane Todd
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EarthCare Advisory Committee of Council |
The EarthCare Advisory Committee (EAC) of Council guides EarthCare and the implementation of the EarthCare Sustainability Plan 2014-2020. These champions are integral in maintaining the momentum of EarthCare. They meet monthly, and their minutes are reviewed by City Council on a regular basis.
This month, we welcome two new members, Courtney Strutt and William Vander Ploeg!
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We would like to thank everyone else who applied for the EarthCare Advisory Committee this year, and encourage applicants to watch out for other opportunities to contribute.
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Get involved and join a working group! Working Groups are the horsepower that help to achieve the goals set out in the EarthCare Sustainability Plan. The following working groups are active:
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Community Energy and Emissions Plan |
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EarthCare Thunder Bay is continuing the planning process for the creation of a Community Energy & Emissions Plan (CEEP). EarthCare Thunder Bay will conduct a community-wide energy use and greenhouse gas emissions (GHG) inventory and develop an action plan to reduce energy consumption and GHG emissions, with the ultimate goal of being carbon neutral by 2050.
Visit the project’s Get Involved page to learn more about upcoming key dates and ask questions using the new Questions tool. An overview of the project can be found on the EarthCare Website!
A big thank you to everyone who has participated in the surveys to date!
Project Updates:
Work continues on the development of the draft CEEP. The project has been extended to accommodate for delays due to the COVID-19 pandemic. More information will be available in March.
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Wednesday, February 17, 7 pm
Nerd Nite
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Join Science North on Zoom February 17th for an exciting night of nerding out about all things COVID-19 related. Learn about how misinformation spreads, the local response from our Thunder Bay District Health Unit, and test your knowledge with trivia!
Find out more and register on the Facebook event page.
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Sunday, February 20, 1 pm
Science Showcase
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Science North Thunder Bay will be wrapping up the Thunder Bay Science Festival with an epic science blowout. From fire to chemical reactions, they will dazzle you with incredible science demonstrations that are sure to get you excited!
They will be broadcasting the action live on their Facebook page.
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Provide Comments on Fisherman's Park West: Proposed Shoreline and Habitat Restoration Project |
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The Thunder Bay District Stewardship Council, Lakehead Region Conservation Authority, and the City of Thunder Bay Parks & Open Spaces Section are working together to develop a concept plan to restore wildlife habitat, rehabilitate Lake Superior’s shoreline, recreate coastal wetlands, and provide passive recreation opportunities at Fisherman’s Park West.
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Check out this video, featuring the work EcoSuperior accomplished between 2018 and 2020, installing a series of rain gardens in partnership with Lakehead University, Habitat for Humanity, Castlegreen Co-operative and the City of Thunder Bay, to be climate-ready for our collective future! |
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CLIMATE CHANGE PHOTO OF THE MONTH |
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Increase in the Reproduction of Ticks |
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"Warmer winters due to climate change allowed the increase of tic reproduction which can carry Lyme disease."
Take two minutes to share your own photo message about climate change in the Thunder Bay region at: ClimateChangeTBay.com
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Talk about climate change! |
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It's always important to reduce your personal carbon footprint, but can you play a part in reducing others in well?
It can be daunting to take on climate change by yourself, but by starting with small steps: talking about climate change with friends and family, sharing your challenges and successes, and finding ways to contribute to community efforts; you can start having a big impact!
Need a place to get started learning, and find out how to start the conversation? Go to climatechangetbay.com to learn about local climate impacts and actions! |
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We need a healthy environment to have a healthy economy and society.
EarthCare Thunder Bay is a partnership between the City of Thunder Bay and the Community to work together on issues of community sustainability.
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