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Cleanup Dry Creek Sunday April 21

Hi all! 

In celebration of Earth Day we’re going to have a cleanup party/work bee along Dry Creek! 

Last year we had 8 people walking along Ship Creek road and we were able to haul away a very substantial amount of garbage along a large portion of the road (even in the rain!) after only a couple hours. I am sure we can make a big difference for the Salmon Fry we saw swimming in Dry Creek and the area in the ravine and stream.

TIME: 12PM – 3PM SUNDAY APRIL 21 (Facebook Event: https://www.facebook.com/events/1251648445812060?ref=newsfeed)

ORGANIZING / GATHERING AT: DRY CREEK PARK (Napier & The Quadrant)

CLEANUP PLAN:  Depending on the number of people, resources, and everyone’s abilities/desires we may split into two or more “teams” to tackle different sections of the creek… or we might just all start from a spot and see how far we can go!

There are three general sections: 

  • Upper Dry Creek above 10th Avenue.
  • Dry Creek Park from The Quadrant to 10th.
  • Lower Dry Creek from The Quadrant to the Harbour.

PERSONAL EQUIPMENT/GEAR:

  • Please bring as many very large black or blue plastic bags as you can.
  • Wear good (preferably leather garden) gloves.
  • A long “Grabber” is useful to avoid bending! 
  • Recycling generally is minimal as everything is so dirty but there might be some separation of refundable bottles/cans etc.
  • Wear good hiking shoes or rubber boots, long sleeve shirts and pants. We might be in the creek and/or moving through damp bush! The current forecast is cloudy but relatively dry.
  • A bright vest and/or whistle would be beneficial so we don’t lose anyone!

DISPOSAL PLAN:  We have a Tipping Fee Waiver!

I will be bringing my utility trailer and we can fill it as much as we can. If you have a truck or vehicle capable of taking garbage bags away that’d be great! They need proof of the Waiver at the landfill when we arrive so if we all convoy to the landfill when we are done then we should all be able to take advantage of the same waiver!

I have contacted the City and they’re aware of our plans. I did not make any arrangements with them specifically but if someone thinks we might benefit from more direct support just let me know and I can ask. (chrisale@gmail.com )

Hope to see you there on Sunday!

Happy upcoming Earth Day!

Cheers

Chris

AVTTS puts Somass Lands questions to city

Minutes of 2021 AGM

(Amended)

Minutes of the Annual General Meeting of the Alberni Valley Transition Town Society

2021 10 20 at Char’s Landing and via Zoom

Attendees: Janis Nairne, John Mayba, Amber Strouder, Jim Wright, Rob Powelson, Mark Dawson, Dan Schubart, George Bowden, Gail Morton, Chris Alemany, Theresa

Discussion of bursary in Edna Cox’s Name

Amount tba

Treasurer to administer through school board

Acknowledgement of Tseshaht/Hupacaasath Territory

Moved Dan seconded Jim agenda approved

Moved Dan, Rob to approve minutes of Sept 2021

Pressident’s report in condensed form

Move Chris sec Dan to receive report

Treasurer Report

Moved Rob, sec Chris

Question on PayPal service charge. Rob explained that diminution of account due to fees is not a problem as deposits are moved to appropriate section of the CCCU account on a regular basis.

Chris will stand, as will Rob,Dan to become secretary

John to be VP, Mark and Gail and Jim Wright as Member at large, all acclaimed

Moved Dan, to adjourn

Moved Dan sec Jim to adopt the agenda for the regular meeting portion.

Upcoming events. In person City Council meeting Do we attend as a delegation? In person?

Two councillors may be willing to speak to our council as to what a climate emergency declaration might mean for our council and our town.

Guy Dauncy Climate Circle training Nov 17. We can spread the word for an invite through Gail

Education…ongoing film/article via facebook, website, YouTube

Food Group Last meeting with a group of young women, talking about direction. Carly resigned, different candidate, Jeanette Sheehy,  wants to re examine orientation. Unclear direction at this point. Lack of direction following the departure of Edna. Chris lauded new faces.

Cycle Alberni (see online) Tenth Avenue update, elimination of left turn lane. ACA and Rob Dickinson braving the storm. Golden age for active transportation projects so get out the ask.

Ocean Friendly…new mentorship arrangement with Sooke Harbour. Meeting just after Fall Fair. Set something up at one of the Winter Craft Fair. Planning for spring and summer events.

Nature club planted 100 trees. Involvement with protecting Burde St. Ponds.Mushroom foray attended by four. Likely to become recurring.

Jim suggests that AVTTS needs to be involved with OCP update.

AVTTS hosting community engagement so as not to be too guided by the contractor.

Moved Dan to adjourn.