See also this post: ASH Tree and Greening Group Tackles Japanese Knotweed http://www.ontarioinvasiveplants.ca/resources/best-management-practices/
The City’s Standing Committee on Environmental Protection, Water and Waste Management approved updates to the Rain Ready Ottawa pilot program, which encourages property owners to reduce the harmful impacts of rainwater runoff on our streams and rivers. Details in the release from the City of Ottawa below: Committee moves to improve access to rainwater runoff rebates 03/22/2022 11:30 … Read More
7-Feb-2022 For Sandy Hill residents who may be feeling unsafe or uncomfortable to do groceries, go for a stroll, or walk their dog alone, please email actionsandyhill@gmail.com. We may be able to pair you with a neighbour who can offer support. 2-Feb-2022 TO: Freedom Convoy 2022 organisers and drivers CC: Councillor Mathieu Fleury (Ward 12 Rideau-Vanier) Mayor … Read More
As part of the Ottawa River Action Plan (ORAP), the City of Ottawa implemented stormwater retrofit measures to reduce and treat runoff from existing urban areas. The general concept for Stewart Street was presented at public open house for the East-West Bikeway (which Stewart Street is part of) on October 18, 2012. The changes involved shifting the curbs, … Read More
The Rideau River shoreline is an important recreational pathway and natural area that contributes greatly to the quality of life in Sandy Hill. Yet this critical green space is increasingly being taken over by invasive plants, shrubs and trees. Among the biggest culprits are Common Buckthorn, Dog Strangling Vine, Wild Parsnip and Japanese Knotweed. In spring 2021 the … Read More
Hello everyone, and especially to new members Christina, Anna and John, You may notice new Community Gardening signs in the gardens along Lees Ave. near Chapel, and next to Strathcona Heights. Our newest member John installed them yesterday. If anyone else is taking care of green space on City property, I still have a number of signs spare, … Read More
ASH’s By-law Committee and City staff met in December and discussed some amendments to Property Maintenance By-law and Solid Waste Management Guidelines for Sandy Hill. Attached is a Bylaw Discussion Paper put together by our Councillor’s and City staff summarizing the proposed changes. We encourage Sandy Hill residents to participate in a short survey regarding the proposed changes. … Read More
(Photo: Claude Schryer: Somerset Street Greenscaping project, September 24, 2016/ Projet de reverdissement pour la rue Somerset, 24 septembre, 2016) Thank you to everyone who participated in the Power Plant on Saturday September 25th! Merci à tous qui ont participé dans La Cultivation Communautaire, samedi le 25 septembre! See the Ottawa Citizen Article: Sandy Hill group … Read More