Tree clearing set to begin at 195 Huntmar
I have been advised by City staff that the applicant has adequately rationalized the need for tree removal at 195 Huntmar and a tree permit is expected to be approved…
Tag: mvca
Stay clear of ice covered surfaces, ditches, smaller tributaries and lakes
With the recent mild weather, rain and snow melt, ice conditions on area lakes, rivers and creeks may become unstable. Although Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) does not monitor ice…
Developer charge will fund study of Upper Poole Creek
(PHOTO: Poole Creek Walkway. Photo by Barry Gray.) On January 23, 2018, a report will be coming forward to Planning Committee recommending Council delegate authority to the General Manager, Planning,…
WETLANDS: A regulatory loophole you can drive a dump truck through
(PHOTO: Ken McRae says he believe some landowners on Flewellyn Road are dumping fill into wetlands to avoid Provincially Significant Wetland designation. Photo by Devyn Barrie.) A local environmental activist…
“MY CARP RUNNETH OVER”: Pathway flooding is perfectly normal, says City
Carp River, April 8, 2017. The Arcadia neighbourhood is in the background. (Thanks Karen for the headline pun.) The mighty Carp River overflowed its banks during the first week of April,…
Severe drought conditions declared in Mississippi Valley
Water levels were very low this past weekend in the Goulbourn Wetland, which empties into Poole Creek. (press release) Earlier today the Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority issued a severe drought…
Stay clear of ice covered surfaces, says Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority
With the recent cold weather and snowfall, lakes, rivers and creeks are beginning to freeze over. Although Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) does not monitor ice thickness, it is likely…
NOTEBOOK: Bradley-Craig, Reverie, wetland trial, mosquitos
BRADLEY-CRAIG FARM UPDATE I was part of a small group of residents from Stittsville and beyond who met with Councillor Qadri this week about the Bradley-Craig Farm. We’ve also started…
Rothbourne Road wetland trial begins on a curious note
A tampered wetland near Stittsville is the subject of an ongoing court case between a property owner, a contractor and the local conservation authority. The issue dates back to February 2012,…
Something fishy with Carp River pathway plan, say observers
(Above: A heron and ducks swim along the Carp River between Hazeldean and Maple Grove. This photo looks north towards Maple Grove from the Hazeldean Road Bridge.) After years of delay,…
Comments of the week: Roundabouts, safety signs, wetlands, more
Every week we get lots of comments from our readers on our web site, via email, and social media. Here’s a sample of what we heard this week. Add your thoughts…
Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority set to expand wetland regulation
(Article adapted from the MCVA web site. Photo above: Autumn in the Marsh, September 2013 / photo by Glen Gower.) The Mississippi Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is getting set to…
Residents question health of Poole Creek wetland
(Above: Stittsville residents are concerned about the health of the Upper Poole Creek Wetland. From left to right: Marcos Alvarez, Jonah Alvarez, Andrea Sedgwick, Ken McRae, Sylvie Sabourin, Mila (last…
PARSNIP GONE WILD: Poisonous plant ‘more than we can handle’ says councillor
On Twitter today, Barrhaven councillor Jan Harder called this year’s infestation of wild parsnip in Ottawa’s suburbs “more than we can handle” and “far worse than anticipated”.
Update on new stormwater pond on Maple Grove
(via City Councillor Shad Qadri) A new stormwater management pond, including a new outlet to the Carp River, is being constructed within the property at 1635 -1655 Maple Grove Road,…