To be introduced by Richard Harding, General Manager, Community Services/Deputy CAO.
Purpose: To allocate the funds for the Community Watershed Restoration Grants (the “Grant”) for this year.
Recommendation: That the Finance and Audit Committee recommend that Council approve a total of $17,366 of the $20,000 allocated for the 2024 Community Watershed Restoration Grant as follows:
Applicant Name: Antler Swamp Restoration Group
- Project: Restoration of Antler Swamp in Smuggler’s Park
- Recommended: $3,500
Applicant Name: Nanaimo Area Land Trust
- Project: Cottle Creek Stream Flow
- Recommended: $2,960
Applicant Name: Nanaimo Area Land Trust
- Project: Joseph Creek Riparian Restoration
- Recommended: $1,700
Applicant Name: Dover Bay Outdoor Education Program
- Project: Rutherford Ravine Park Native Plant Restoration
- Recommended: $1,400
Applicant Name: Pacific Garden Cohousing
- Project: Watershed/Wildlife Habitat Restoration
- Recommended: $4,006
Applicant Name: Wellington Action Committee
- Project: Diver Lake Park Watershed Protection
- Recommended: $3,800
Applicant Name: Wildcoast Ecological Society
- Project: Nanaimo Natural Areas Education and Stewardship
- Not Recommended: Staff recommendation is to not proceed with funding until more information can be obtained.