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.