Hello from Clearview Township

Feb. 25, 2011 - A winter scene snapped by Niagara Escarpment Commission Compliance Officer Mat Williamson from County Road #9 about 1 km East of Highway 124 in beautiful rural Clearview Township.

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Leading Edge 2011 Conference Registration now open!

The Niagara Escarpment Commission's next instalment in the Leading Edge Conference series takes place on May 26 & 27 at Brock University in St. Catharines, Ontario.

Leading Edge 2011 explores the themes of tourism and economic development in the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve. With engaging speakers exploring a range of initiatives ranging from culinary and wine destinations to cultural and heritage attractions, the conference promises to be a fascinating symposium on the ways businesses, educators and tourism operators are striving to provide sustainable practices and attractions in the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.

Secure online registation is now open
Plan to explore Ontario's Natural Edge at Leading Edge 2011!

Endangered Species of the Day

Endangered Species of the Day

Harvest Time

Autumn on the farm - Halton Region

Autumn on the Escarpment

Glorious autumn foliage at Rattlesnake Point, Halton Region - photo by Nigel Finney, Conservation Halton

NEC Commissioner Don Alexander visits Ukraine Biosphere Reserve

During a June visit of Ukraine, NEC Commissioner Don Alexander visited the HQ of the Carpathian Mountains Biosphere Reserve where he met with Director Dr. Fedir Hamor.

Dr. Hamor, noticing the difference in height between the two photographed subjects remarked it is easily explained by the difference in height between mountains and an escarpment!

Dr. Fedir Hamor, Director of the Biosphere Reserve since 1987, has authored more than 300 papers, including work on the subjects of primeval beech forests and special status of mountainous settlements.

Dr. Hamor told his visitor the Transcarpathian Hiking Trail, which begins at the Biosphere Reserve HQ in Rakhiv, Ukraine, is being extended a distance of 380 km into Poland.

Turning back the clock...450 million years!

Geologist Frank Brunton gave a fascinating presentation on the 450-million year old geological history of Ontario's Niagara Escarpment at the "Sources of Knowledge" forum May 14-15 in Tobermory, Ontario.



With fossil examples showing the ancient life forms of trilobytes and other life forms preserved with amazing clarity, Frank illustrated the incredible forces of geological change that shaped the Niagara Escarpment.

Sources of Knowledge Forum - Tobermory

Want to know more about the incredible biodiversity of the Niagara Escarpment? Here's your chance!

The Sources of Knowledge Forum in Tobermory May 14 & 15th explores the fascinating natural resources of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve in beautiful Bruce County. A full roster of speakers, topics and registration info is available at the forum's site at www.sourcesofknowledge.com.

Enjoy a local food reception, wildlife art show, exhibitor's gallery and plenaries on a range of subjects related to natural resources, geology, tourism, land use planning, conservation efforts and climate change.

We'll be there!

State of the Aggregate Resource in Ontario report released

http://www.mnr.gov.on.ca/286996.pdf

Frozen in time...

Hamilton's spectacular Tiffany Falls are no less awe-inspiring during the winter months than any other time of year!

Photographed for the forthcoming "Flavours of the Biosphere" webisodes on the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve, the falls seem to be frozen in time in an awesome cascade of ice tentacles.

New Niagara Escarpment brochure at www.escarpment.org

View the Niagara Escarpment Commission's new brochure online now.

Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve Photo Gallery

View a photo gallery of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve!

Tews Falls, Hamilton, ON

Wineries of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve

The Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve is one of the premiere wine-producing regions of the world, given the unique microclimate created by the Escarpment and the moderating effects of Lake Ontario. Learn more and view maps of the wineries of the Niagara Escarpment Biosphere Reserve.

Have you seen the fabulous Escarpment mural at Hamilton Airport?

Check out the beautiful photo mural by photographer Neil Hester at Hamilton Airport. The photo was taken atop Rattlesnake Point in Halton Region.

Educational Resources at www.escarpment.org

Calling all educators! Do you know about the NEC's "Teachers' Corner" with free educational resources available for download? Try the GIS activity to engage your students in a planning exercise in the Niagara Escarpment Planning Area.

Check out the latest Niagara Escarpment Newsletter

View the latest Niagara Escarpment Commission newsletter!

Halton Region honoured with Niagara Escarpment Achievement Award

Congratulations to the Regional Municipality of Halton for receiving the Niagara Escarpment Commission's "Niagara Escarpment Achievement Award" for its outstanding forest management plan.

Six tracts of forests (423 ha) owned by the Region are included in the Niagara Escarpment Plan Area.

The Halton Regional Forest Management Plan sets high standards in both protecting and managing an extensive woodland corridor. The associated value to the Niagara Escarpment program is significant in that it marries the principles of the Niagara Escarpment Planning and Development Act and Niagara Escarpment Plan to the reality of managing forests in a sustainable and ecological manner.

From left to right: Ron Reinholt, Regional Forester; Richard Murzin, NEC Communications Mgr; Niagara Escarpment Commissioner Allan Elgar; Regional Chair Gary Carr; Mark Menary, Commissioner Legislative and Planning Services and Carolyn DeLoyde, Senior Planner.

Show your love for Ontario's Niagara Escarpment!

Vote for the Niagara Escarpment on CBC Radio 2's "Great Canadian Song Quest!

Honouring the Optimist Club of Greensville

The Niagara Escarpment Commission presented the Optimist Club of Greensville with a "Niagara Escarpment Achievement Award" for its restoration of the beautiful cobblestone bridge at Webster's Falls. NEC Director Mark Frawley, Hamilton Councillor Robert Pasuta, and Optimist Club members George Flosman, Brian Green and Woody Thompson joined Hamilton Mayor Fred Eisenberger and Councillor Lloyd Ferguson for the presentation on Sept. 30th. What a wonderful contribution to the Niagara Escarpment and Hamilton community!