Watershed Coalition Meeting December 5 th, 2013.

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Watershed Coalition Meeting December 5 th, 2013

Ride the Creek Event Saturday June 21 st 9:00 am – 2:00 pm 10 km Nature Ride 20 km Creek Ride Loafers Lake Rec Ctr. Registration Lunch

Active Transportation and Livable Cities Natural heritage protection Sharing the road Cycling benefits Health Road Congestion Environment Courtesy of IBIKE le film

Natural Heritage Stations Micro-habitats (i.e. wetland, meadows, hardwood forest etc.) Interesting species or species at risk Eco-system interdependence and the demonstrable economic and social benefits/importance of a healthy local eco-system Restoration initiatives and degradation areas in need of restoration Flood control mechanisms and mitigation of flood risk Climate adaptation areas or at risk areas due to climate change

Passport Trail Map Station locations and POI Lunch ticket Prize ticket(s)