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Trails Master Plan for the Natural Heritage System Coming Back To Council
A couple of years ago, Oakvillegreen fought a plan that would put 3 m wide, paved pathways with 1 m mowed buffers on either side, that were lighted in some areas and de-iced in winter through our Natural Heritage System in north Oakville because we believe, call us crazy, that you can’t preserve nature while paving it over. In the end, Council approved the Master Transportation Plan without approving the NHS trails plan. Staff was to go away and come back with a report. The Mayor also struck a trails committee that released a report that included the suggestion that “natural trails” that are narrow and consist of only natural materials, be added to the Parks list of trail types. Now we understand a trails plan for the NHS is coming to the Planning and Development Council meeting on November 14. We have asked for, but have not yet received the plan. We believe it is essentially unchanged from what was presented previously and, if so, we will fight it again. We will need your support on this issue and will get back to you with how you can help. Please stay tuned.
Thursday, November 10, 2011
Tuesday, November 1, 2011
Halton Region Transportation Master Plan
Master Transportation Plan
Notice of Study Completion
Appendix D - Environmentally Sensitive Areas
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Transportation Master Plan to 2031 - The Road to Change
PR-2414
Background
Halton Region has completed a Transportation Master Plan – The Road to Change to develop a sustainable and integrated transportation plan that considers all modes of travel (automobiles, transit, cycling and walking) to the year 2031. The Transportation Master Plan was conducted in accordance with the master planning process following the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (October 2000, as amended 2007) which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Process
The Transportation Master Plan provides the Region with the strategies and tools needed to manage traffic safely, effectively, and cost efficiently. This plan offers a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents through Active Transportation, Transportation Demand Management and infrastructure related improvements. A key outcome of the study is a list of transportation projects that the Region can incorporate into its 20-year Roads Capital Program.
The Transportation Master Plan incorporates public, local municipal and agency comments received during the course of the study. While the Transportation Master Plan addresses need and justification at the broad level, more detailed studies for Schedule C projects included in the Transportation Master Plan will be completed in subsequent studies as per the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. We would like to take the opportunity to thank those members of the Halton community who participated in the Transportation Master Plan project. Your time and input was appreciated. Copies of the Transportation Master Plan document are available for your information at the following locations and on Halton’s website www.halton.ca/htmp.
City of Burlington
Clerk’s Department
426 Brant Street
Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7600
Mon - Fri: 8:45am – 4:30pm
Town of Halton Hills
Clerk’s Department
1 Halton Hills Drive
Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 5G2
Tel: 905-873-2601
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Town of Milton
Clerk’s Department
150 Mary Street
Milton, Ontario L9T 6Z5
Tel: 905-878-7252
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Town of Oakville
Clerk’s Department
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3
Tel: 905-845-6601
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Halton Regional Centre,
Citizen’s Reference Library
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1
Tel: 905-825-6000
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Further Information requests or comments can be directed to:
Ms. Melissa Green-Battiston, P. Eng.
Supervisor, Transportation Planning
Halton Region
Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7623
Fax: 905-847-2192
Email: melissa.green-battiston@halton.ca
Please provide all written comments to Halton Region by Monday, November 14, 2011 (within 30 days of this Notice).This Notice issued October 13/14 and October 20/21, 2011.
Notice of Study Completion
Appendix D - Environmentally Sensitive Areas
REGIONAL MUNICIPALITY OF HALTON
NOTICE OF COMPLETION
Transportation Master Plan to 2031 - The Road to Change
PR-2414
Background
Halton Region has completed a Transportation Master Plan – The Road to Change to develop a sustainable and integrated transportation plan that considers all modes of travel (automobiles, transit, cycling and walking) to the year 2031. The Transportation Master Plan was conducted in accordance with the master planning process following the requirements of Phases 1 and 2 of the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process (October 2000, as amended 2007) which is an approved process under the Ontario Environmental Assessment Act.
Process
The Transportation Master Plan provides the Region with the strategies and tools needed to manage traffic safely, effectively, and cost efficiently. This plan offers a range of transportation choices to meet the needs of Halton residents through Active Transportation, Transportation Demand Management and infrastructure related improvements. A key outcome of the study is a list of transportation projects that the Region can incorporate into its 20-year Roads Capital Program.
The Transportation Master Plan incorporates public, local municipal and agency comments received during the course of the study. While the Transportation Master Plan addresses need and justification at the broad level, more detailed studies for Schedule C projects included in the Transportation Master Plan will be completed in subsequent studies as per the Municipal Class Environmental Assessment process. We would like to take the opportunity to thank those members of the Halton community who participated in the Transportation Master Plan project. Your time and input was appreciated. Copies of the Transportation Master Plan document are available for your information at the following locations and on Halton’s website www.halton.ca/htmp.
City of Burlington
Clerk’s Department
426 Brant Street
Burlington, Ontario L7R 3Z6
Tel: 905-335-7600
Mon - Fri: 8:45am – 4:30pm
Town of Halton Hills
Clerk’s Department
1 Halton Hills Drive
Halton Hills, Ontario L7G 5G2
Tel: 905-873-2601
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Town of Milton
Clerk’s Department
150 Mary Street
Milton, Ontario L9T 6Z5
Tel: 905-878-7252
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Town of Oakville
Clerk’s Department
1225 Trafalgar Road
Oakville, Ontario L6H 0H3
Tel: 905-845-6601
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Halton Regional Centre,
Citizen’s Reference Library
1151 Bronte Road
Oakville, Ontario L6M 3L1
Tel: 905-825-6000
Mon - Fri: 8:30am – 4:30pm
Further Information requests or comments can be directed to:
Ms. Melissa Green-Battiston, P. Eng.
Supervisor, Transportation Planning
Halton Region
Phone: 905-825-6000, Ext. 7623
Fax: 905-847-2192
Email: melissa.green-battiston@halton.ca
Please provide all written comments to Halton Region by Monday, November 14, 2011 (within 30 days of this Notice).This Notice issued October 13/14 and October 20/21, 2011.
Tuesday, October 25, 2011
Are we reaching 'peak car'? - Globe and Mail
Are we reaching ‘peak car’?
Oct 22, 2011 – If car culture is on the wane, as some transportation experts suggest, it’s not just because of high unemployment or soaring gas prices, or any ideological campaign. People are simply opting out, writes
Wednesday, August 10, 2011
Bobolink
Couple on quest to protect bobolink
It’s unfortunate the bobolink can’t read. Otherwise, it would see the writing on the wall and make the necessary migration adjustment.
As it is, within the next decade, with the extension of the James Snow Parkway and other designated development, the songbird’s nesting space in the tall grasses of the expansive farmlands between Milton and Oakville could be wiped out.
Sunday, July 10, 2011
Saturday, July 2, 2011
Another Rare Moth Spotted at Glenorchy - Short-Lined Chocolate
This summer resulted in a real find as a Short-Lined Chocolate was discovered in the woods at Glenorchy. This dapper creature is a striking dark brown moth with diagonal thin white lines across the wing and a grayish wing border. The Short-Lined Chocolate, Argyrostrotis anilis, is a day flier, which is why it was out and about this July 1.
A search of the Ontario Insects website found only three references to this moth over the last 25 years.. These include a 1995 survey of Red Hill Valley by Bill Lamond, where its status was tentatively listed as Uncommon. Previously it was observed in 1984 at Pinery Provincial Park by Dr. Dale F. Schweitzer and again in 1991 by Alan Wormington near Westover and Hayesland. Local naturalists Bill McIlveen and his wife Irene have seen it only once, at Kerns Quarry in Waterdown. A web search indicates several recent beautiful photos of this species in the Ottawa area by Christine Hanrahan of the Ottawa Field Naturalists. Lynn Scott also maintains a site for moths observed in Ottawa.
The rarity of this species is perhaps best underlined by a study being documented at the Discover Life website. This site has many excellent and unique projects related to biodiversity. Over the past two years John Pickering has been coordinating a project on moths. Two years of data collection at his site in Georgia has resulted in only 5 occurrences for this species out of a total of over 29,000 occurrences for 639 species.
Broad-winged Hawk Feather
Broad-winged Hawk feather found in the woods at Glenorchy on the banks of the Sixteen Mile Creek
Friday, July 1, 2011
Painted Trillium
Note the long petioles on the leafy bracts which would suggest that these are Painted Trilliums.....
Monday, June 27, 2011
Another Rare Moth - Spotted Thyris
Another rare moth at Glenorchy....this one feeds on Houstonia and Clematis.
Find out more about this moth......
DiscoverLife
Butterflies and Moths of North America
False Crocus Geometer Moth
False Crocus Geometer Moth
Find out more about this species... DiscoverLife Butterflies and Moths of North America
Saturday, May 28, 2011
Wednesday, May 25, 2011
Glenorchy CA Community Planting Day - 2nd Opportunity - Saturday May 18th, 9:30 am
As part of a series of community planting opportunities, Conservation Halton will be holding another community planting day at the new Glenorchy Conservation Area in North Oakville.
We're looking for community volunteers for Saturday May 28 to assist with more planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.
If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Friday.
Details:
Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area
Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.
Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.
Many thanks,
Nigel Finney
Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca
We're looking for community volunteers for Saturday May 28 to assist with more planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.
If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Friday.
Details:
Time: 8:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area
Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.
Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.
Many thanks,
Nigel Finney
Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca
False Mermaid - a Rare Vascular Plant
False Mermaid (Floerkea proserpinacoides)
Of note:
"A flower of F. proserpinacoides is the logo for the Flora of North America project."
Find out more about this species at DiscoverLife
Sunday, May 22, 2011
Black-throated Green Warbler
Black-throated Green Warbler singing in the Sixteen Mile Creek at Glenorchy in the vicinity of the proposed James Snow Parkway. Recorded May 22, 2011.
Saturday, May 14, 2011
Glenorchy Community Planting Day - Wednesday May 18th, 9:30 am
Conservation Halton will be holding a community planting day at the new Glenorchy Conservation Area in North Oakville.
We're looking for community volunteers for Wednesday May 18th to assist with planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.
If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Tuesday.
Details:
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area
Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.
Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.
Happy Planting,
Nigel Finney
Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca
We're looking for community volunteers for Wednesday May 18th to assist with planting acorns and spreading native wildflower seeds to assist with forest ecosystem restoration. This community restoration opportunity has been made possible through the generous contribution from the Oakville Community Foundation.
If you're interested in volunteering, please send an RSVP to nfinney@hrca.on.ca or 905 336 1158 x305 by the end of Tuesday.
Details:
Time: 9:30 am to 12:00 pm
Location: Glenorchy Conservation Area
Parking: Palermo Park (http://maps.google.ca/maps?q=43.441676,-79.773299) at Bronte Road and Dundas St.
Further reminders and detailed instructions will be sent out to registered participants.
Happy Planting,
Nigel Finney
Natural Heritage Ecologist, Conservation Projects
Conservation Halton
2596 Britannia Road West
Burlington, Ontario L7P OG3
Office: 905.336.1158 x305
E-mail: nfinney@hrca.on.ca
Enjoy A Guided Nature Walk
Enjoy A Guided Nature Walk
The Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Committee of Oakvillegreen is sponsoring a biodiversity walk is this Sunday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to noon along Neyagawa in the Natural Heritage System in North Oakville. Learn about the plants and animals and the unique ecosystem that exists at this site and learn about the impact he widening of Neyagawa will have on the area. People can park in the parking lot of the Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex (Neyagawa just north of Dundas), and meet near the complexes front doors. A car pool will be formed from there. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Learn more about Halton's natural heritage and biodiversity by getting into the thick of it! No small children please, the terrain is rough. For more info contact Karen at kkachra@cogeco.ca
The Natural Heritage and Biodiversity Committee of Oakvillegreen is sponsoring a biodiversity walk is this Sunday, May 15th from 10 a.m. to noon along Neyagawa in the Natural Heritage System in North Oakville. Learn about the plants and animals and the unique ecosystem that exists at this site and learn about the impact he widening of Neyagawa will have on the area. People can park in the parking lot of the Sixteen Mile Creek Sports Complex (Neyagawa just north of Dundas), and meet near the complexes front doors. A car pool will be formed from there. Dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. Learn more about Halton's natural heritage and biodiversity by getting into the thick of it! No small children please, the terrain is rough. For more info contact Karen at kkachra@cogeco.ca
Spring in Glenorchy - May 7
A beautiful morning in Glenorchy. Most of the following pictures were taken in the Sixteen Mile Creek Valley in the vicinity of the proposed James Snow Parkway.
A picture is worth a thousand words.....
A picture is worth a thousand words.....
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