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2011/2012

Format: 2013-05-19
Format: 2013-05-19

Environment Hamilton

Growing the Greenbelt

This project aims to engage Hamiltonians in on-going efforts to protect natural heritage, and potentially grow the Greenbelt. Environment Hamilton will work with municipal planning staff, local groups and residents to identify candidate lands and natural systems, and build a case of support for growing the Greenbelt. They will also work to clarify and overcome challenges to ‘Greenbelting’ lands in urban areas. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$20,000 - March 30, 2012

 

David Suzuki Foundation

Enhancing the Greenbelt

The David Suzuki Foundation will continue to build the case for protecting natural capital in and around the Greenbelt. They are partnering with the Council of Chief Medical Officers of Health to promote the health benefits of near-urban nature, and to emphasize the connection between the Greenbelt and healthy communities. They will also undertake an analysis of municipal growth plans in the region to assess the degree to which local governments are adopting policy options to best protect their natural capital. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$100,000 - March 29, 2012

 

Sierra Club Foundation

Growing the Greenbelt in Halton and Peel Region

This funding supports a project to protect important natural and hydrological features in the region by engaging residents to participate in on-going planning processes to expand the Greenbelt in Halton and Peel Regions.  Sierra Club will collaborate with community groups and municipal staff and councilors around the importance of protecting natural heritage, including its environmental, economic and health benefits. Continue reading

Grants Made:

$100,000 - March 29, 2012

 

Tides Canada

Expanding and Enhancing the Greenbelt in the city of Toronto

Toronto’s ravines and parks are one of the city’s most distinct features, and play an important ecological role. Toronto Park People are providing support to help the city and the province overcome the challenge in growing the Greenbelt along the Humber and Don River Valleys, and engaging an excited public in designating Rouge Park as Canada’s first urban national Park. Photo credit: Tides Canada Continue reading

Grants Made:

$15,000 - March 29, 2012

 

Alternatives Journal

Publication of Greenbelt Stories

This funding will help increase public awareness of the Greenbelt and its economic, environmental and social benefits.  Through a series of six articles over three years, key research regarding the Greenbelt and the values associated with it will be shared.  Continue reading

Grants Made:

$12,000 - February 16, 2012