N/A - family run

restoring71@gmail.com

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

ecosystem-management

community

The Restoring 71 Project is a landowner driven and funded initiative owned and operated by Aaron and Katie Suek. This 71 acre natural area is located 10 minutes west of Saskatoon, Saskatchewan in Treaty 6 Territory and the Homeland of the Metis.

The goals of the project include conserving naturally occurring prairie habitat features and protecting native species, restoring native plant species to encourage biodiversity, and providing educational and experiential opportunities for members of the public to reconnect with nature and learn more about the project and all the wonders the prairie has to offer.

The site is comprised of grassland, forest, wetland and shrubland habitat features and is currently home or rest stop to over 50 native plants and nearly 150 wildlife species. Since March 2020, we have welcomed nearly 700 visitors to our 4km of mowed trails and outdoor classroom space.

Our greatest challenge and success was getting started. There are many conservation resources, funding sources, and models out there, but very few of them are designed for private landowners. We developed a model designed for landowners that is realistic and adaptable to meet their needs and capacity. We use social media to showcase this model in action and encourage others to give it a try.

Patience - restoration takes time, be patient

Faith - nature has a plan, we need to trust the plan

Adaptability - nature throws us curveballs like wind and drought, and instead of treating them as barriers preventing us from reaching our goals, we embrace them and aim to learn from them.

Resilience - we have learned that aiming for "success" means setting ourselves up for disappointment. Instead, we aim for progress, and the chance to add to our collection of lessons learned, and by doing this, we set ourselves up for resilience and we are rarely left disappointed.

https://restoring71.home.blog

https://www.facebook.com/restoring71
https://www.instagram.com/restoring71

Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program, CVC, City of Mississauga

STEP@trca.ca

Yes

Hybrid Approaches: projects that are focused on engineering and incorporate natural elements and/or processes into their design.

water

community

This 4 year study initiated in 2011 evaluates a combination of permeable pavement parking lay-bys followed by a series of linear bioretention systems to reduce runoff volume and remove pollutants before discharge to the municipal storm sewer. The Elm Drive demonstration site is a green street pilot project that showcases innovative stormwater technologies. This performance data suggests that widespread adoption of LID would yield significant benefits to receiving streams as well as the Great Lakes. Results from Elm Drive and other similar performance studies, will provide municipalities with the knowledge they need to make informed decisions on the role of green infrastructure for stormwater management.

https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TechReport_Elm_Drive_Final.pdf

@STEPLivingCity
@CVC_CA
@citymississauga

Fieldgate Commercial Inc., Fieldgate Development Inc., Smart Centres Inc., Schollen & Company Inc., Counterpoint Engineering Inc., Terraplan Landscape Architects, Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program, TRCA

info@fieldgatecommercial.com

Yes

Hybrid Approaches: projects that are focused on engineering and incorporate natural elements and/or processes into their design.

water

community

The Fieldgate site is a commercial centre situated in a heavily developed area, it is on the south side of Dundas Street and drains to the East to Little Etobicoke Creek. The change in land use significantly increased the amount of developed area which influencing the water quality in Etobicoke Creek. To offset the effect of development several Low Impact Development (LID) practices were constructed on site. The usual water balance objective during development is to retain 5 mm of runoff however due to rehabilitation work the floodplain the objective was raised to 10 mm. The LIDs which include bioretention areas, soakaways/infiltration galleries, and permeable pavement are used to achieve the water balance through attenuation/infiltration and evapotranspiration and were optimized specifically for the site environment. The majority of the runoff that is not maintained on site will discharge through the sewer to Little Etobicoke Creek. Smaller portions will flow to Dundas Street, or a ditch boarding the site on the Canadian Pacific side which in turn will drain to Little Etobicoke Creek.

https://sustainabletechnologies.ca/app/uploads/2015/07/Creekside-Crossing.pdf

@STEPLivingCity
@TRCA_HQ

Sustainable Technologies Evaluation Program, CVC, City of Mississauga

STEP@trca.ca

Yes

Hybrid Approaches: projects that are focused on engineering and incorporate natural elements and/or processes into their design.

water

municipal

This study initiated in 2015 evaluates a Low Impact Development (LID) road retrofit on Central Parkway East in Mississauga. The site utilizes a DeepRoot Silva Cell bioretention system within the existing road median. Runoff flows from the road towards the existing catch basins and into the tree-lined landscape feature. The LID practices at Central Parkway treat stormwater runoff, promote infiltration, and slow the release of stormwater runoff. The construction of the Central Parkway retrofit completed in Spring 2015.

https://cvc.ca/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/TechReport_CPW_Final.pdf

@STEPLivingCity
@CVC_CA
@citymississauga

Lakeside board of directors/city of kingston

Lakesidegarden70@gmail.com

Yes

Education/capacity building

natural-infrastructure

community

This project started in 2012 on a commercially farmed urban prison farm property. Over the years, we have rehabilitated an approximately 2 acre area with 100 allotment plots, managed under organic growing practices, a large donation garden, pollinators garden and a large permaculture food forest. The changes have brought improved soil, carbon capture and biodiversity to the site.

Soil remediation is a valuable but lengthy process. We always have great ideas but time and capacity to implement is often difficult. Community development is critical and such an important task especially now.

Http://lakesidecommunitygarden.org

Souris and Area Branch of the PEI Wildlife Federation

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

buffers

community

This project began in 2018 to assess the cost effectiveness three different Living Shoreline materials with the goal of restoring degraded salt marsh in the upper estuary of Souris River. The materials used were coir fibre logs, brush matting and oyster shells in jute bags. A retaining wall was constructed, with excess sediment from the river channel pumped in manually to augment the natural accumulation process through tidal action. Coir fibre logs were found to be the best option as they have better longevity which allows sediment and vegetation to accumulate before they degrade, whereafter the roots of the vegetation hold the newly established marsh together. Ice was found to be a major challenge as it would collapse the wall, with the sediment washed back into the estuary, thus undoing progress from the previous year. This has been addressed by adding modified rebar into the living shoreline retaining wall to anchor them in place more effectively.

That Living Shoreline techniques developed in areas that have a warmer climates need to be modified to deal with Canadian winters.

https://souriswl.com/activities/salt-marsh-restoration-of-souris-river/

@SourisWildlife

Cariboo Heights Forest Preservation Society

burnabys.secretforest@gmail.com

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

land-conservation

municipal

Our group formed 6 years ago when we realized that this forest was zoned for development in the 1987 City of Burnaby community plan. We advocate for the preservation of the 27 hectare forest with city staff and councillors, and educate the community about its value. This 100 year second growth forest captures and sequesters a significant amount of carbon which if protected could help the City of Burnaby meet its ambitious target to be carbon neutral by 2050. The forest is notable for its biodiversity, especially the presence of an endangered subspecies of snowshoe hare. This forest is the last unprotected natural part of the Brunette river watershed and is critical to maintaining river water quality for salmon and the endangered Nooksack Dace. Our success is taking local politicians and community members on guided walks through the forest as most are unaware of this forest and its significance. The challenge is that this land is so valuable to developers.

Cariboo Heights

https://www.instagram.com/burnabys_secret_forest/
https://www.facebook.com/BurnabysSecretForest

Valores

info@adaptationpa.ca

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

ecosystem-management

community

Valores worked in partnership with the municipality of Le Goulet to carry out restoration work on the dunes, damaged during a strong storm in 2010. Sediment retention structures (lobster cages, fir heads, etc.) have been installed as a result of this storm. Valores tracks the state of the dunes every year. Revegetation efforts have also been made

https://adaptationpa.ca/fr/secteur-centre-peninsule-et-shippagan/le-goulet

Meduxnekeag River Association

geodeb@nb.sympatico.ca

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

land-conservation

watershed

Since 1998, the Meduxnekeag River Association has protected 850 acres of forest and riparian area along the Meduxnekeag River. This preserve helps to protected critical habitat and enhances the ecological health fo the river. From the context of climate change, this area can help slow and disperse future floodwater, reducing the impacts on downstream communities.

https://www.meduxnekeag.org

South Shore Watershed Association

sswa@sswa.ca

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

buffers

community

In 2015, the SSWA worked to establish a 450-foot living shoreline in a high energy environment along the Northumberland Strait. First, tree material and biomass from the upland as well as hay bales were roped together and placed horizontally along the shoreline. Second, various tree and shrub species were planted to stabilize the bank. In later years, trees were placed both horizontally and vertically along the shoreline to better deal with high energy waves as well as ice scour. Ongoing monitoring and adjustments to the project continue today. Less erosion has been experienced at the site.

https://static1.squarespace.com/static/5a0c7582e45a7c2ccf87c510/t/5a709d858165f566c4911c15/1517329852539/Camp+Abegweit+Project+Report-+2018.pdf

CCNB-INNOV

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

capacity

watershed

This project aims to educate local communities about the importance of wetland ecosystem services and associated management techniques. Three assessment tools including WESP-AC, InVEST (Stanford University) and RIOs will support this work by providing a sample assessment of 30 wetlands in the watershed.

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Contact Us

Yes

Hybrid Approaches: projects that are focused on engineering and incorporate natural elements and/or processes into their design.

ecosystem-management

community

Ducks Unlimited Canada worked with the Tantramar Community Pasture Association to restore and fence of a wetland in the Community Pasture. In exchange for conserving the larger wetland, DUC worked with the farming organization to install small wetlands to provide freshwater access to their cattle.

Conserving a working landscape in Tantramar

Ducks Unlimited Canada

Contact Us

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

ecosystem-management

regional

Ducks Unlimited Canada regularly works with landowners to conserve and restore wetland habitat throughout Atlantic Canada in a variety of environments, such as agricultural landscapes (see link). This conservation helps to protect and restore critical adaptation-related ecosystem services like flood risk reduction.

Community Conservation

Government of PEI

receptionist@gov.pe.ca

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

ecosystem-management

community

This project worked to protect a small isthmus that connects PEI to Panmure Island. The project took a hybridized approach using both traditional coastal engineering techniques (rock revetment) and natural techniques (dune restoration). The project, which has also been developed in other parts of the province, has focused on establishing a rock core which is then buried by sand, which acts as a foundation for a new natural dune system.

http://www.csrpa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/climate_change_and_shoreline_protection_in_atlantic_canada_0.pdf

Shediac Bay Watershed Association

About us

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

ecosystem-management

watershed

The SBWA has a long history of working with landowners in the watershed to plant trees and other vegetation along riparian zones to enhance ecosystem services, reduce erosion, and slow down flood waters.

http://www.shediacbayassociation.org/current-projects/#stormwatermanagement

Shediac Bay Watershed Association

About us

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

water

community

The SBWA has engaged in a variety of stormwater initiatives including the planting of a large rain garden in the Town of Shediac, and a citizen rain barrel program (100 barrels to residents throughout the watershed).

http://www.shediacbayassociation.org/current-projects/#stormwatermanagement

Halifax Regional Municipality

contactHRM@halifax.ca

Yes

Hybrid Approaches: projects that are focused on engineering and incorporate natural elements and/or processes into their design.

land-use

regional

The Halifax Green Network Plan was completed in June 2018 and defines an open space area, highlights open space ecosystem functions and benefits, and outlines serves as a strategy to manage open space in the HRM. Provides direction on maintaining ecologically and culturally important areas, sustainable resource use, and where future land could be protected for parks/corridors. Climate change adaptation is included as key benefit in preserving open space as part of this plan.

https://www.halifax.ca/sites/default/files/documents/about-the-city/regional-community-planning/HGNP-Final%20Report_20180726_updated.pdf

Nature NB, NBEN

info@naturenb.ca

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

capacity

provincial

Nature NB and the NBEN organized a one-day workshop to bring local partners to natural infrastructure project sites. Participants included engineers, planners, students, NGOs, and academics who learned about the opportunities and challenges associated with implementing nature-based inland flood reduction/water quality enhancement projects.

https://nben.ca/en/climate-change-adaptation-documents

Nashwaak Watershed Association

info@nashwaakwatershed.ca

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

ecosystem-management

watershed

Since the organization's inception, the Nashwaak Watershed Association has worked with landowners throughout the watershed to restore floodplain vegetation to reduce erosion and flood risks. Staff provide a site visit/assessment and implement a planting plan. The organization also has a native tree nursery where they grow trees to use in these restoration projects. See link for landowners videos and more information.

https://www.nashwaakwatershed.ca/projects/riverbank-stabilization/

Saint Mary's University, CB Wetlands and Environmental Specialists

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

land-use

provincial

The project produced guidelines in a report with the goal of developing a framework for managed realignment of dykes to maximize future ecosystem services and adaptive capacity to climate change.

https://jijuktukwejkwatershedalliance.files.wordpress.com/2016/03/dyke-realignment-final-report-2014_cbwes-and-smu-1.pdf

Saint Mary's University

info@smu.ca

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

ecosystem-management

provincial

This project seeks to restore over 75 ha of tidal wetlands by realigning and/or decommissioning dyke infrastructure along the Bay of Fundy coast. This project will also help to build regional capacity for future realignment and restoration projects tin the Atlantic region.

http://dfo-mpo.gc.ca/oceans/crf-frc/ns-ne-eng.html

Saint Mary's University, Dalhousie University

caytlyn.mcfadden@smu.ca

Yes

Natural Infrastructure: projects that conserve/restore/protect natural ecosystem functions for climate resilience and store carbon.

land-use

provincial

The goal of this project is to develop a framework that will help support adaptation on the coast by identifying opportunities and barriers for the use of nature-based adaptation solutions. Incorporates research and perspectives from the biophysical, human, and governance perspectives.

UPEI Climate Lab

About Us

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

capacity

provincial

CLIVE (CoastaL Impacts Visualization Environment) is a leading-edge climate change impacts visualization tool that allows citizen to explore current and future sea level rise and coastal erosion in their communities. It combines historical erosion data, IPCC model projections of future sea-level rise, aerial imagery, and high-resolution digital elevation data and helps to educate and inform users about local threats, adaptation needs, etc.

CLIVE

Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation

info@coastalaction.org

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

water

community

Bluenose Coastal Action works to design and implement various Low Impact Development initiatives throughout the south shore region of Nova Scotia. These projects include rain gardens at local education centres and a new project in 2019 focused on implementing bioswales at the NSCC Lunenburg campus

https://www.coastalaction.org/coastal-action-stormwater-management-projects.html

Bluenose Coastal Action Foundation

info@coastalaction.org

Yes

Nature-Based Approaches: projects that mimic natural processes to reduce climate risks (e.g. naturalized stormwater management ponds or mitigation)

natural-infrastructure

community

Bluenose Coastal Action worked with Town of Bridgewater and the Bridgewater Development Association River Front Renaissance Action Team to implement a bankside stabilization and restoration project that used natural slope and vegetation to improve the ecological integration of the site, which is now home to the Michelin Nature Discovery Park.

https://www.coastalaction.org/coastal-action-stormwater-management-projects.html