MICHIPICOTEN FIRST NATION,
ON, July 24, 2024 /CNW/ - Michipicoten
First Nation is receiving a federal investment of almost
$250,000 to restore the White Sands
Creek and protect it from future flood events.
A major flood event in October
2012 washed away sections of land and water crossings along
the White Sands Creek, requiring residents of the White Sands
Settlement Area to evacuate, and leaving the environment
damaged.
Today's investment will help restore the ecosystem and protect
the area from future floods by replacing a culvert, stabilizing the
riverbank with riprap armoring, planting culturally and
ecologically significant vegetation that will prevent soil erosion,
and adding a terrace with educational signage.
Quotes
"The Natural Infrastructure Fund helps protect biodiversity,
preserve wildlife habitats, and promote access to nature. This
investment will remediate the ecosystem along the White Sands
Creek, and protect it from future floods, while providing cultural
learning opportunities for the community."
The Honourable Sean Fraser, Minister of Housing,
Infrastructure and Communities
"Protecting the environment is vital to Michipicoten. The 2012
flood created a situation that damaged our lands and in particular
our White Sands Creek. Our teachings remind us that we don't
inherit the Earth from our Ancestors, we borrow it from our
children. The Federal funding we received will help to restore
White Sands Creek for our children and future generations to
enjoy."
Patricia Tangie, Chief,
Michipicoten First Nation
Quick Facts
- The federal government is investing $248,800 in this project through the Natural
Infrastructure Fund (NIF).
- The Natural Infrastructure Fund supports projects that use
natural or hybrid approaches to increase resilience to climate
change, mitigate carbon emissions, protect and preserve
biodiversity and wildlife habitats, and promote Canadians' access
to nature.
- Examples of natural infrastructure include urban forests,
street trees, wetlands, living dikes, bioswales, and
naturalized coastal restoration.
- Hybrid infrastructure incorporates elements of engineered grey
infrastructure to enhance or support natural infrastructure and/or
the use of ecosystem processes. Examples of hybrid infrastructure
include green roofs and walls, and naturalized stormwater
ponds.
- A minimum of 10% of the overall program envelope will be
allocated to Indigenous-led projects.
Associated Links
Natural Infrastructure Fund
https://housing-infrastructure.canada.ca/nif-fin/index-eng.html
Strengthened Climate Plan
https://www.canada.ca/en/services/environment/weather/climatechange/climate-plan/climate-plan-overview.html
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