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Projects

The following is a list of the projects completed by Bathurst Sustainable Development since our inception in 1998 up until and including March 2019. Bathurst Sustainable Development would like to thank the many, many citizens, community organizations, businesses, school, college campuses and hundreds of volunteers who have participated in our projects. Together, we have made a difference!

Projects since 2000

References for grant providers, funding support and partnerships for each project are provided following each project description in the BSD profile.

2000 to 2004

  • 2000-2003 Sustainable Communities Initiative Project Sponsored by NRCan: a greenhouse gas emissions reduction plan for the City of Bathurst as part of the Partners for Climate Change Program. BSD was trained in and acquired GIS capacity.
  • 2000 Partners for Climate Change Protection, Milestone 1 In April of 2000, the City of Bathurst and Bathurst Sustainable Development jointly signed an international resolution making them the 81st Canadian Municipality to join the Partners for Climate Change Protection Program.
  • 2000 The Kyoto Committee Green Plan A greenhouse gas inventory and recommendations for a community-wide strategy presented to the City of Bathurst.
  • 2002 Abandoned and Closed Mines Committee The committee assesses the environmental impact of contamination leaching from local sites on drinking water supplies.
  • 2002 Fresh Water for Atlantic Canada: Emerging Issues for the 21st Century This conference explored the link between water quality and human health and the impact of climate change on water quality and quantity. 86 participants attended.
  • 2002-2015 The Rain Barrel Project 618 rain barrels constructed and distributed to citizens in 2002 and 2003; over 800 distributed by 2015, with training on how to make them.
  • 2002-2007 Septic Tank Conversion Project 11 to 16 grants per year of $2,500 to $2,700 to low-income homeowners in need of a new or upgraded sewage treatment system.
  • 2003 Partners for Climate Change Protection, Milestones 2 and 3 The Local Plan of Action for GHG Emissions Reduction submitted to City Council, and funding from Transport Canada and FCM for an urban transit feasibility study.
  • 2003-2004 Urban Transportation Project A feasibility study and public consultations to prepare the City for the implementation of an Urban Transit Bus service.
  • 2003-2004 The Solar Mapping Project A curb side assessment to identify which residential and commercial properties in the City of Bathurst are suitable for solar thermal and solar voltaic panels.
  • 2003-2004 The Traveling Enviro Club Project Encouraging schools to develop Enviro Clubs and exposing children to current environmental information and issues.
  • 2004-2006 The One-Tonne Challenge Selected by Environment Canada as one of 41 community organizations to lead a One-Tonne Challenge Community Challenge in Canada.
  • 2004-2019 Environmental Resource Center At the Bathurst City Farmer's Market on Saturday mornings: a Solar Showcase of live working solar systems and information on energy efficiency, renewable energy, conservation and sustainable living.

2005 to 2009

  • 2005-2006 The Solar City Project Solar Grants for residential homeowners in New Brunswick and P.E.I. to install a solar thermal air heating or solar hot water heating system.
  • 2005-2006 The Urban Transit Test Project BSD wrote the funding applications, business plan and Pollution Control Policy, managed the project and the transit system, and wrote a How to Guide for a Small Urban Transit System.
  • 2005 onward Earth Film Festival and Lecture Series Monthly evening showings of Earth Sciences films and National Film Board documentaries with invited guest lectures, always free of charge to the public.
  • 2006-2007 The Regional Fleet Assessment Project A feasibility study on a daily transit bus service serving the region from Bathurst to Belledune.
  • 2007-2008 STAP: A Sustainable Transportation Action Plan for the City of Bathurst Public consultations to identify ways the City can increase citizens' participation in active and sustainable transportation options.
  • 2007-2008 Water Conservation Program A doorknob information flyer on water conservation distributed to every home and business in the city, with presentations to local groups and schools.
  • 2007-2019 Climate Change Action Center Presentations, information sessions, workshops and films on energy efficiency, water conservation, watershed studies, endangered species and sustainable living.
  • 2007-2019 The Bathurst Community Garden Program The Bathurst Community Garden in Victoria Park, established with the City of Bathurst, to help citizens preserve biodiversity, grow their own local food and participate in active living.
  • 2008-2009 Community Energy Efficiency Campaign 7,000 Green Up Home Toolkits distributed with Eco Action, the Province of NB, Efficiency NB, NB Power, the Nepisiguit Chaleur Solid Waste Commission, Aliant and the City of Bathurst.
  • 2008-2009 Education and Stewardship Program on the Maritime Ringlet An information booklet on the Maritime Ringlet Butterfly and meetings with landowners living around its salt marsh habitats.
  • 2008-2019 Bathurst Bike Rack Program High-quality universal bike racks placed throughout the City, carrying public educational information on climate change, active living and sustainable transportation.
  • 2008-2019 Rainwater Collector for the Community Garden A rainwater collection system for the Community Garden in Victoria Park, updated in 2016 to a capacity of 2000 litres.
  • 2008-2019 Neighbourhood Composting Demonstration Site A composting demonstration site at the Community Garden, established in 2009.
  • 2009 Carron Erosion Study Booklet: Life in a Coastal Eco System
  • 2009 Endangered Species: Maritime Ringlet Butterfly Booklet
  • 2009 Get to Know Your Watershed: Middle River and Carter's Brook
  • 2009 Green Guide: Active and Sustainable Transportation and Green Ideas for Festivals and Special Events
  • 2009-2010 The Children's Garden and Outdoor Biodiversity Project An outdoor biodiversity centre and children's garden at two local schools, with Salsa and Vegetable Sampling Parties for 465 children and teachers.
  • 2009-2011 RBC Blue Water Project: Watershed Awareness and Riparian Zone Inventory Selected as one of 31 organizations globally for RBC Blue Water funding: a riparian study of the Middle River and Carter's Brook watersheds and a community water conservation campaign.

2010 to 2014

  • 2010-2011 Biodiversity and Climate Change Project International Year of Biodiversity.
  • 2010-2012 Youth Environmental Leadership Program (YELP) A six-week summer program for local youth.
  • 2010-2013 Eco Fair An Eco Fair in August of each year.
  • 2011-2012 Get to Know Your Watershed Booklet, Handout and Public Education Project
  • 2011-2013 YELP Recycling and Green Plan Program for Community Schools Helping schools establish Youth Environmental Leadership Programs, and a year-round YELP program at the Climate Change Action Center.
  • 2011-2013 Children's Garden and Outdoor Biodiversity Centers Helping schools make a school garden and outdoor biodiversity centre, grow their own food and harvest it.
  • 2011-2015 Eat Local Breakfasts Six breakfasts held at a local restaurant, approximately 40 people at each.
  • 2012-2013 Eco Chaleur: Green Plans for Businesses
  • 2012-2014 Climate Change Adaptation for Schools Helping area schools adopt green plans, start composting and recycling programs and conduct a school environmental audit.
  • 2013-2014 Green Plans for Community Schools
  • 2014-2015 An Acadian Forest Conservation and Restoration Project for Northern New Brunswick Six communities and schools assisted to plant Acadian Forest demonstration sites and educational panels.
  • 2014-2015 Eco Seniors Program 300 seniors living in six residential care facilities assisted to increase their connection with the Earth, nature and active living.
  • 2014-2015 Climate Change and Our Soils International Year of Soils: public outreach, education and resource materials.

2015 to 2019

  • 2015-2016 Seniors Environmental Leadership Program (SELP) Seniors in six residential care facilities assisted to take leadership on showcasing how to help our planet and to build or install items outdoors for active living.
  • 2016-2017 Climate Change Adaptation Plan Public Outreach for the City of Bathurst
  • 2017-2018 New Horizons for Seniors Project, Canada 150 NB Seniors Celebrating Canada's Environment!
  • 2017-2018 TD Canada 150 Fund: Victoria Park Enhancement and Urban Green Spaces Project
  • 2017-2018 Climate Change Adaptation: Inland Flooding Outreach for the City of Bathurst
  • 2017-2019 Climate Change, Human Health, and the Urban Forest
  • 2018 Climate Change Rainwater Harvesting, Food Security and Vulnerable Populations
  • 2018-2019 Climate Change Adaptation Public Outreach for NB Municipalities
  • 2018-2019 Climate Change: Rainwater Harvesting

2019 to 2024

  • 2019-2020 Catching the Rain and Water Conservation Decreasing potable water usage in schools, municipalities and community gardens.
  • 2019-2020 Changing Climate Initiatives: Water Sustainability Activities to help conserve our drinking water resources.
  • 2021-2022 Healthy Watersheds, Land Use Management and Healthy Riparian Zones
  • 2022-2023 Healthy Watersheds
  • 2023-2024 Water Conservation, Stewardship and Drought Preparedness

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