Est'd 1991, we lead and engage in collective action to revitalize Hamilton Harbour and its watershed through education and collaboration. Rts not endorsements.
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We’ve moved!
If you’re looking for the Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC):
X(Twitter) @bayarearestor
Website bayarearestoration.ca
If you’re looking for the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan:
Facebook, Insta, and X(Twitter) @infohhrap
Website hhrap.ca
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BARC and the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (HHRAP) will be making waves with new websites and social media!
Follow our new X/Twitter accounts: @bayarearestor and @infohhrap
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So what's new at these accounts?
@bayarearestor will share information about the watershed and ways people can get involved through volunteering and events.
@infohhrap will provide focused facts, progress, and status updates about the Remedial Action Plan.
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As spring arrives, it’s time for new beginnings. 🌱
We’re excited to announce the launch of new websites and social media channels to better connect you with the Hamilton Harbour watershed and its restoration.
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Later this month, our collaborators at @ConservHalton will launch a new website all about the Hamilton Harbour Remedial Action Plan (HHRAP). Be sure to follow @infohhrap for the website launch announcement.
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We hope you join us as we sail into this new adventure! Please follow our new accounts and stay tuned for more information about these exciting changes! ⛵️
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
27 Feb 2024
📢Registration is now open for our spring Let’s Talk webinar series! These webinars will explore different topics across the 4 binational #GreatLakes and are co-led by @environmentca and @epagreatlakes.
Separate registration is required for each webinar: binational.net/engagement/en…
ALT Webinar poster for Let's Talk Lake Superior taking place March 27, 2024 11 am ET. Full details at https://binational.net/engagement.
ALT Webinar poster for Let's Talk Lake Huron taking place April 10, 2024 12 pm ET. Full details at https://binational.net/engagement.
ALT Webinar poster for Let's Talk Lake Erie taking place May 15, 2024 11 am ET. Full details at https://binational.net/engagement.
ALT Webinar poster for Let's Talk Lake Ontario taking place June 12, 2024 12pm ET. Full details at https://binational.net/engagement.
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
12 Mar 2024
With funding from the #GreatLakes Freshwater Ecosystem Initiative, the #GoC is supporting @ConservHalton in local initiatives that will improve the health of the Hamilton Harbour #AreaOfConcern!
Learn more: canada.ca/en/environment-cli…
ALT Aerial view of Hamilton Harbour
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
12 Mar 2024
⌛️Time is running out. Our Great Lakes Water Quality Board's online 2024 #GreatLakesH2OpinionPoll closes this Friday, March 15. Take a few minutes to share your opinions, attitudes and beliefs about important #GreatLakes #waterquality topics bit.ly/great-lakes-poll-2024
ALT 2024 Great Lakes Regional Poll
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
14 Mar 2024
HOPA Ports had the pleasure of welcoming these students from the @uofg on an important mission, examining double-crested cormorants nests to better understand and combat plastic pollution in our local environment. @OntVetCollege
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
15 Feb 2024
A Walk in Nature 🚶
Join Peter Langballe for a walk beside Spencer Creek. Enjoy the history, restoration work, and wildlife sightings. Dress for the weather. Meet new friends. Route will be on flat ground.
📅 Sat Feb 24, 2024 | 9 AM - 12 PM
📍Meet: buff.ly/42oKVNr
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
29 Jan 2024
Fri, Feb. 2 is #WorldWetlandsDay The theme for the day is “Wetlands and Human Wellbeing”
worldwetlandsday.org/story/-…
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
Protect, Explore, Connect, Restore. Learn how City of #Hamilton and partners are working to protect local #biodiversity through the development of a BAP (Biodiversity Action Plan). Read more at biodiversityeducation.ca/blo…
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Did you catch this article in the Hamilton Spectator from our Executive Director, Chris McLaughlin?
"The harbour today is vastly improved from the worst of its abuse, but there are significant challenges to its continued recovery."
Read on:
thespec.com/opinion/contribu…
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
10 Jan 2024
What does $340M worth of water treatment plant upgrades get you in Hamilton? Here's a look. cbc.ca/news/canada/hamilton/… #HamOnt
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
10 Jan 2024
Making frozen bubbles is a fascinating winter activity that showcases the beauty of ice crystal formation. The best part is that you can make them using things you probably already have around the house!
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
9 Jan 2024
Looking for things to drop in the new year? Drop the use of lead fishing sinkers and jigs when fishing in the #GreatLakes, which can be lethal to wildlife if ingested.
Learn about alternatives: canada.ca/en/environment-cli…
ALT Person fishing in a stream in Ontario.
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
10 Jan 2024
Are you up to date on the permitted baitfish species list?
Be sure to check the new list, as 15 species have recently been removed.
Learn more at ontario.ca/FishingUpdates
ALT A view looking down at someone sitting down ice fishing.
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Retired Account - Bay Area Restoration Council retweeted
8 Jan 2024
Water levels and flows in all area watercourses are expected to increase significantly due to the snow and rain forecasted for Jan. 9. Localized watercourse flooding of low-lying areas that typically flood during higher water levels is expected. bit.ly/48oed0x
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