The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) invites members of the community to apply for various positions on the Wainfleet Bog Advisory Committee.
“This new committee is being established with an aim to provide collaborative perspective, guidance, and expert advice in the review, revision and implementation of the Wainfleet Bog Management Plan and other site strategies for the Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area,” says Adam Christie, Director of Land Operations at NPCA.
The Committee will consist of up to eleven members comprising multi-stakeholder representation:
- local municipal government, Wainfleet and Port Colborne
- stakeholders (e.g., neighbours, hunters, users, etc.)
- conservation and naturalist clubs or environmental non-government organizations
- science and academia
- First Nations
Applications will be assessed, and recommendations will be presented to the NPCA Board of Directors, based on the positions available and the potential candidate's ability to meet the roles and expectations of a member.
Responsibilities of Members:
- act as Champions/Ambassadors for the Wainfleet Bog ecosystem
- advise on potential partnership opportunities and fundraising
- provide a conduit to the local community within their sector
- provide input based on their expertise and experience
Applications are being accepted for five of the nine seats, starting February 1, through the NPCA’s Get Involved Portal. Municipal government and First Nations seats will be appointed.
Members of the community who are interested in joining the Committee are encouraged to review the Terms of Reference and submit their application by February 28 at 4 p.m.
The Wainfleet Bog is a provincially significant wetland and is the largest least disturbed bog remaining within the Carolinian region of Southwestern Ontario. This rare ecosystem provides habitat to a variety of unique plants and animals, as well as a suite of recreational uses. The Wainfleet Bog Conservation Area was acquired by the NPCA in 1996 and is the largest of its conservation areas at approximately 2,000 acres.
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About NPCA:
The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) is a community-based natural resource management agency that works to protect, enhance, and sustain healthy watersheds. With 61 years of experience, the NPCA offers watershed programs and services that focus on flood and hazard management, source water protection, species protection, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, and land management.
The NPCA is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in the Province of Ontario and manages 41 Conservation Areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
Questions related to the above release should be directed to:
Erika Navarro, Communications Specialist
Mobile: 905-650-4027
enavarro@npca.ca