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Environmental Action Committee Date 2017/09/12

Time 9:30 AM

Location Civic Centre, Committee Room A - Second Floor, 300 Civic Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 Ontario

Members

Matt Mahoney Councillor - Ward 8 (Chair) George Carlson Councillor - Ward 11 (Vice-Chair) Jim Tovey Councillor - Ward 1 Brad Bass Citizen Member Melanie Kramer Credit Valley Conservation Andrew Roblin Citizen Member Andrea Dawber Ecosource Chelsea Dalton Citizen Member Sheila Storey Sawmill Sid Inc. (Vacant) Partners in Project Green Pujita Verma Peel Environmental Youth Alliance Lea Ann Mallett Citizen Member Minal Waqar University of Toronto Mississauga

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1. CALL TO ORDER

2. APPROVAL OF AGENDA

3. DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST

4. MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1. Environmental Action Committee Minutes - July 4, 2017

5. DEPUTATIONS

5.1. Michelle Berquist, Project Leader, Transportation Planning to speak regarding the Transportation Master Plan.

5.2. Gabriella Kalapos, Clean Air Partnership to speak regarding Proposed Changes to Building Code to Address Climate Change.

6. PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

(Environmental Action Committee may grant permission to a person who is present at Environmental Action Committee and wishes to address a matter on the Agenda. Persons addressing the Committee will ask their questions within a time limit of 5 minutes, as public question period total limit is 15 minutes.)

7. MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

7.1. Memorandum dated August 17, 2017 from Christopher Pyke, Supervisor of Waste Management with respect to Environmental Action Committee Participation in Adopt-a-Park Program.

7.2. Memorandum dated August 30, 2017 from Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Environmental Outreach Coordinator with respect to an update on Community Green Leaders: Celebrating Environmental Initiatives in Mississauga.

7.3. Environmental Action Committee Work Plan

8. INFORMATION ITEMS

8.1. EAC Environmental Actions Summary

9. OTHER BUSINESS

10. DATE OF NEXT MEETING - Tuesday, October 3, 2017 - 9:30 AM, Committee Room A

11. ADJOURNMENT

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Date

2017/07/04

Time

9:30 AM

Location

Civic Centre, Committee Room A - Second Floor,

300 Civic Centre Drive, Mississauga, Ontario, L5B 3C1 Ontario

Members Present

Councillor Matt Mahoney, Ward 8 (Chair)

Councillor George Carlson, Ward 11 (Vice-Chair)

Councillor Jim Tovey, Ward 1

Brad Bass, Citizen Member

Andrew Roblin, Citizen Member

Andrea Dawber, Ecosource

Chelsea Dalton, Citizen Member

Lea Ann Mallett, Citizen Member

Sheila Storey, Sawmill Sid Inc.

Members Absent

Alex Dumesle, Partners in Project Green

Melanie Kramer, Credit Valley Conservation

Pujita Verma, Peel Environmental Youth Alliance

Lea Ann Mallett, Citizen Member

Staff Present

Michael Clelland, Director, Environment

Angie Melo, Legislative Coordinator, Legislative Services

Julius Lindsay, Climate Change Specialist

Andrea J. McLeod, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach

Mary Bracken, Supervisor, Environmental Initiatives

Christopher Pyke, Supervisor, Waste Management

Lisa Urbani, Environmental Research Assistant

Diane Gibson, Waste Management Assistant

Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Environmental Research Assistant

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1.

CALL TO ORDER 9:30 AM

2.

APPROVAL OF AGENDA Approved (C. Dalton)

3.

DECLARATION OF CONFLICT OF INTEREST - Nil

4.

MINUTES OF PREVIOUS MEETING

4.1.

Environmental Action Committee Minutes - June 6, 2017 Approved (Councillor G. Carlson)

5.

DEPUTATIONS

5.1.

Alice Casselman, Founding President, Association for Canadian Educational Resources

(ACER) with respect to ACER Programs

Alice Casselman, Founding President, Association for Canadian Educational Resources

(ACER) provided background information regarding the history of ACER and its

programs, processes, funding and sponsorship. Ms. Casselman provided information

regarding TreeCaching Trails (TCT) which are established in 10 places, some sold to

the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority and one in the City of Mississauga along

the Credit River. Ms. Casselman advised that an application is currently being

developed which will not require a QR code. Ms. Casselman highlighted the

information that can be retrieved on the webpage/app from your computer or

smartphone, which is unique to the tree as well as information regarding sponsoring a

tree on the trail. Ms. Casselman explained the tagging system which was developed

over 20 years and uses a QR code technology to access unique information about the

tree.

Ms. Casselman further spoke to community involvement and conservation authorities

across the province. Ms. Casselman highlighted the Earth Day 2017 tree planting event

at John C. Pallet Park, which was attended by Councillor Matt Mahoney and other

volunteers. The City of Mississauga provided supplies for the event.

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Ms. Casselman explained levels 1 - 5 (observe and detect; measure and report; train a

team; teach a group; and lead a community) of the Citizen Science training program

recently launched in 2017, more details available electronically on ACER’s website.

RECOMMENDATION

That the deputation and associated presentation by Alice Casselman, Founding

President, Association for Canadian Educational Resources (ACER) with respect to

Acer Programs be received.

Received (A. Dawber)

Recommendation EAC-0025-2017

5.2.

Anne Servidad, Andrea Koop, Sarah Saltana, representing "Goal Diggers" with respect

to "Pour Away"

Andrea J. McLeod, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach, introduced Anne Servidad,

Andrea Koop and Sarah Saltana, University of Toronto, Mississauga students that were

runners-up in the “Show Me the Green” 2017 Conference.

Andrea Koop, Anne Servidad, and Sarah Saltana, representatives of “Goal Diggers”

developers of “Pour Away” provided an overview of a simple and easy to use product

that allows for liquids to be separated from solid waste and not end up in landfills. It was

noted that in universities across Canada (using University of Toronto, Mississauga as an

example) throw out approximately 93,000 gallons of water a week. Ms. Servidad

advised that the pour away product is currently being used in approximately 9 university

campuses, and local coffee shops across the United States.

Ms. Koop, Ms. Servidad and Ms. Saltana further spoke to the cost of the unit, the cost

benefit, and the long term benefit to the environment.

Christopher Pyke, Supervisor, Waste Management inquired whether there is a stand-

alone pour away device which can be retrofitted to existing waste bins. Mr. Pyke also

offered assistance with providing waste management information to assist them with

future presentations.

RECOMMENDATION

That the deputation and associated presentation by Anne Servidad, Andrea Koop,

Sarah Saltana, representatives of “Goal Diggers” with respect to “Pour Away” be

received.

Received (B. Bass)


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5.3.

Christopher Pyke, Supervisor, Waste Management with respect to Litter Programs;

Adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Road

Christopher Pyke, Supervisor, Waste Management, provided an overview of adopt-a-

road and adopt-a-park program which the City of Mississauga is targeting the problem

by changing attitudes and creating “Litter consciousness” through the programs like

“Don’t Be a Litterbug”.

Mr. Pyke advised that local businesses, local service clubs, schools and community

groups to participate in adopting a road or park through a volunteer cleanup program

and choose an area that they wish to adopt by registering their group on the E-City

webpage. The Volunteer Cleanup Program involves a two-year commitment with a

minimum of three clean-ups per year. Mr. Pyke further advised that a special sign will

be erected in the adopted location which will feature the group’s name and a Certificate

of Recognition from the Mayor will be presented to the group upon the completion of the

two-year commitment.

Mr. Pyke recognized that there may be Members of the Environmental Action

Committee involved as part of a community group; however, Mr. Pyke would like to work

with Members of the Environmental Action Committee to adopt an area in the name of

the Committee. Members of the Environmental Action Committee unanimously agreed

to participate in this initiative. Mr. Pyke will work on a proposal for the Committee to

choose an area to adopt and present to the Members of the Environmental Action

Committee.

Mr. Pyke advised of another opportunity that involves the clean-up of highway ramps.

Mr. Pyke advised that there is a Corporate Report going to the Leadership Team

regarding a third party service provider that will be taking ramp subscription services

from groups who wish to make a committee to clean up a highway ramp in the City.

Mr. Pyke further advised of another Corporate Report being presented to the Leadership

Team regarding the 4 year waste plan (waste diversion implementation plan) to create

a program by working with all the departments.

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Councillor Tovey inquired about community education and awareness. Mr. Pyke

advised that they are working with the Communications Department in developing

messaging that will appear on the City’s approximately 2,800 waste containers. Mr.

Pyke further advised that the enforcement team will be enforcing the City’s By-laws as

required.

RECOMMENDATION

That the deputation and associated presentation by Christopher Pyke, Supervisor,

Waste Management with respect to Litter Programs; adopt-a-Park, Adopt-a-Road, be

received.

Received (S. Storey)

Recommendation EAC 0027-2017

5.4.

Councillor Jim Tovey with respect to Biosphere Reserve Designation Process

Councillor Jim Tovey provided a brief overview of the Great Lakes restoration initiative,

which was recently cut. The 3 million dollar annual fund that assists with the restoration

of approximately 3,000 Great Lakes projects also financed the Asian Carp Program.

With the funding gone, there is no stopping the Asian Carp entering the Great Lakes.

Councillor Tovey advised that at Great Lakes St. Lawrence Annual meeting in Montreal,

Mayor Crombie put forward a Resolution, which was sponsored by Mayor Dyster,

Niagara Falls, New York, and the Mayor from Montreal. The Resolution spoke to the

support of the designation of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin as a United

Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere

Reserve.

Councillor Tovey is confident that the Canadian Federal government will approve the

designation which means we need to gather a lot of data, such as how many groups are

doing restoration, describe the boundaries, include maps, and agreements; all of which

would be handed over in a package.

Sheila Storey, Sawmill Sid Inc. put forward a Motion regarding the creation of a working

group to compile the data required with respect to the Biosphere Reserve Designation

Process.

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RECOMMENDATION

1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Councillor Jim Tovey with

respect to Biosphere Reserve Designation Process be received.

2. That the Environmental Action Committee supports the City of Mississauga’s

Resolution to designate the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River basin as a United

Nations, Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere

Reserve.

3. That Environmental Action Committee Members, Councillor Jim Tovey, Chelsea

Dalton, Andrew Roblin, Sheila Storey, and Heliya Babazadeh-Oleghi, Environmental

Outreach Assistant form a Biosphere Reserve Designation Process working group.

Approved (C. Dalton)


5.5.

Andrea J. McLeod, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach with respect to the Earth

Market

Andrea J. McLeod, Supervisor, Environmental Outreach provided an overview of the

activities and attendees at the Earth Market event which will be held on Saturday,

September 23, 2017 at Celebration square from 1:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.. Ms. McLeod

noted that this event is part of the Canada 150 signature event.

Ms. McLeod, requested the participation of one Member of the Environmental Action

Committee to assist with the judging panel in the Climate Change Video Challenge,

which will be held during the summer. Andrew Roblin, Citizen Member volunteered to

participate.

Additionally, Ms. McLeod requested that Environmental Action Committee Members

support, promote and, if available, volunteer to assist on the event day.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Andrea J. McLeod, Supervisor,

Environmental Outreach with respect to the Earth Market Event on September 23,

2017, be received.

2. That the Environmental Action Committee supports the initiatives of, and promotes

the Earth Market Event on September 23, 2017.

3. That a Member of the Environmental Action Committee be selected to participate in

the judging panel in the Climate Change Video Challenge.

Approved (A. Roblin)


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5.6.

Julius Lindsay, Climate Change Specialist provided an overview of the Climate Change

Plan project which was launched in June 2017. Mr. Lindsay advised that in the first

phase of the project there will be technical work done related to the Plan, and the

recruitment of stakeholder panel members. In the beginning of 2018, there will be

internal and external consultation and engagement with stakeholders and the public.

Mr. Lindsay further advised that it is anticipated that a Plan will be drafted in the second

half of 2018 with an anticipated completed Climate Change Plan presented to Council

for final approval in the first half of 2019.

Mr. Lindsay advised that a stakeholder panel will be established to provide guidance

throughout the development of the Plan and to participate in the creation of actions.

Mr. Lindsay further advised that representation on the stakeholder panel will consist

of Mayor Crombie, Councillor Ron Starr, Councillor Matt Mahoney (who will be the

Chair of the Stakeholder Panel) representatives of climate change stakeholders and

a Citizen Member of the Environmental Action Committee. Through the Chair,

Councillor Matt Mahoney, Mr. Lindsay sought a volunteer Citizen Member of the

Environmental Action Committee to be on a representative on the stakeholder panel.

Citizen Member, Brad Bass volunteered to participate.

RECOMMENDATION

1. That the deputation and associated presentation by Julius Lindsay, Climate Change

Specialist, with respect to the Climate Change Plan Update, be received.

2. That Brad Bass, Citizen Member, Environmental Action Committee be selected to

participate in the stakeholder panel with respect to the City of Mississauga’s Climate

Change Project.

Approved (A. Dawber)


6.

PUBLIC QUESTION PERIOD

(Environmental Action Committee may grant permission to a person who is present at

Environmental Action Committee and wishes to address a matter on the Agenda.

Persons addressing the Committee will ask their questions within a time limit of 5

minutes, as public question period total limit is 15 minutes.)

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7.

MATTERS TO BE CONSIDERED

8.

INFORMATION ITEMS

8.1.

EAC Environmental Action Summary

No discussion took place on this item

RECOMMENDATION

That the EAC Environmental Actions Summary be received for information.

Received (Councillor J. Tovey)


8.2.

Environmental Action Committee Work Plan

No discussion took place on this item

RECOMMENDATION

That the Environmental Action Committee Work Plan be received for information.

Received (Councillor G. Carlson)


9.

OTHER BUSINESS

10.

DATE OF NEXT MEETING – September 12, 2017

11.

ADJOURNMENT – 10:56 AM

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Date: 2017/08/17

To: Chair and Members of Environmental Action Committee

From: Christopher Pyke, Supervisor, Waste Management, Environment Division, Community Services Department

Meeting Date: 2017/09/12

Subject: Environmental Action Committee Participation in Adopt-a-Park Program

Recently, the Environment Division (Community Services Department) began the development of

a four-year waste diversion plan that identifies litter as a key priority. The plan will use litter

cleanups as a vehicle to engage community members to feel that they can assist with the

beautification of their respective neighbourhoods.

The Corporate Litter Program called “Don’t be a LitterBug” was designed to help fight the battle

against litter in Mississauga. The City uses the program to target the problem by changing

attitudes and creating “litter consciousness”. To accomplish this goal, it is essential that

Mississauga has strong community support to achieve a cleaner and greener city.

Get Involved

The program encourages the community to gather their family, friends and/or co-workers together

to participate in the City’s adopt a street or park program. The program also asks local

businesses, sports organizations, service clubs, schools, community groups or neighbourhoods to

become “Don’t be a LitterBug” leaders by adopting a street or park through the Volunteer Cleanup

Program.

Making the Commitment

At the July 4, 2017 Committee meeting, the Environmental Action Committee (EAC) was asked to

consider joining the 80+ other adopters by adopting a park or road. It was explained that joining

the other adopters means committing to cleaning up an area that is important to the group, such as

a street that leads to their place of business, a park their children play in, or a road in their

neighbourhood.

The Environmental Action Committee agreed to adopt a park. By keeping this area clean, the

EAC will be promoting a positive image and discouraging litter over the two-year commitment (with

a minimum of three clean-ups per year).

A special sign will be erected in the adopted location featuring EAC's name, and a Certificate of

Recognition from the Mayor will be presented to the group at the completion of the two-year term.

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The recommended park for the EAC to adopt is Union Park. The newly opened 1.5-hectare (3.8-

acre) park is located at the northeast corner of Tenth Line West and Aquitaine Avenue in

Mississauga, and functions as a multi-use outdoor space in the community.

This site offers residents a new playground, a shade structure, walking paths, a dog run, two areas

for natural ice rinks, a multi-sport court (including basketball nets), a water feature, adult exercise

stations and a skate park.

Next steps for the EAC:

1. Confirm the location the Committee will adopt (September 12, 2017)

2. Confirm that Christopher Pyke (Supervisor, Waste Management) will act as the Team

Leader for the Committee’s participation in the program (September 12, 2017)

3. The Team Leader will register the group as an adopter with the specified location

4. EAC works together to choose three potential pickup dates for 2018 (September 12, 2017)

5. Committee members mark their calendars to ensure availability for the three pickup dates

6. Group photo to kickoff EAC participation in the program (September 12, 2017) – To be

tweeted with messaging, encouraging community participation

More information on the program can be found at: www.mississauga.ca/litterbug

If you have any questions or concerns, please contact Christopher Pyke (Supervisor, Waste

Management) directly at (905) 615-3200 ext. 3039.

Christopher Pyke

Supervisor, Waste Management

Environment Division

Community Services Department

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http://www.mississauga.ca/litterbug

Date: 2017/08/30

To: Chair and Members of Environmental Action Committee

From: Diana Suzuki-Bracewell, Outreach Coordinator, Environment Division, Community Services Department

Meeting Date: 2017/09/12

Subject: Update on Community Green Leaders: Celebrating Environmental Initiatives in Mississauga

Background

On May 7, 2013, the Environmental Advisory Committee (EAC) received a report that outlined

options for community recognition. The Committee agreed to move forward with the option to

host an annual celebration and networking event. The inaugural Community Environmental

Appreciation evening was held on June 4, 2014 and has been held as an annual event each

year. Each event has been held in partnership with the Parks and Forestry Division (Community

Services Department) to recognize environmental and forestry initiatives. Attendants include

representatives from community groups, schools, businesses, key City of Mississauga staff, and

Members of Council and EAC.

2017 Event Details

This year’s event, Community Green Leaders: Celebrating Environmental Initiatives in

Mississauga, is scheduled to be held at the Unitarian Congregation in Mississauga from 7:00

p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Tuesday, November 28, 2017.

This is an invitation-only event that will recognize and thank community Green Leaders across

the city for their environmental and forestry initiatives. A request for initiatives will be sent

through a survey to non-profit organizations, school groups, businesses, and individuals. City

Councillors will also be invited to suggest groups and individuals from within their wards.

Groups/individuals that submit initiatives demonstrating community involvement and

environmental impact, which supports the priorities and actions in the Strategic Plan and/or the

Living Green Master Plan, will receive an invitation to attend.

The evening will feature opening remarks by the Mayor and/or Members of Council, the Chair of

the Environmental Action Committee, a keynote speaker, and networking opportunities.

Groups/individuals will be recognized and will also have the opportunity to display their work at

booths during the event. In support of local youth and food, light refreshments will be prepared

and provided by students from the culinary program at West Credit Secondary School.

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Interested members of the Environmental Action Committee are invited to assist as greeters

during the event and all members are invited to attend. Please notify Diana Suzuki-Bracewell

(Outreach Coordinator) at [email protected], of your interest in attending and/or

assisting with the event by Monday, October 2, 2017.

The draft agenda is as follows:

7:00 p.m. – Registration

7:20 p.m. – Greetings from the Mayor and/or Members of Council, Chair of Environmental

Action Committee, Director of Environment, and Director of Parks and Forestry

7:40 p.m. – Keynote speaker

8:00 p.m. – Networking, exhibits and refreshments

8:45 p.m. – Prize draws and closing comments by Director of Environment

9:00 p.m. – End

Diana Suzuki-Bracewell

Outreach Coordinator

Environment Division

Community Services Department

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2015 2016 2017 2018 ACTION Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

1. CHAMPION ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION

(Educate community through outreach/Be The Change/Lead By Example)

1.1 Be a Community Green Leader (Volunteer at City's Environmental Outreach displays and

community event displays) (e.g. Community Appreciation, Earth Markets, Green Fest,

community events)

1.2 Promote environmental outreach events/local action opportunities through EAC member

networks (Ongoing)

1.3 Promote EAC's role to the community (Develop and host EAC outreach display,

Councillors' newsletters, websites, communications)

1.4 Foster Community Partnerships (EAC member networks, communications, promotions,

community events calendar, feedback from residents' survey, etc.) (Ongoing)

1.5 Represent Mississauga EAC at Provincial EAC Symposium 1.6 Represent Mississauga EAC at Clean Air Partnership Declaration

2015 2016 2017 2018

ACTION Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

2. ADVISE COUNCIL (Offering advice and recommendations that support environmental

direction in City's Strategic Plan and Living Green Master Plan)

2.1 Expanding the Greenbelt 2.2 Blue Dot 2.3 By-law updates (Provide feedback) (e.g. Public Tree Protection, Nuisance Weed and Tall

Grass Control)

2.4 Peel Food Charter presentation to EAC to request endorsement 2.5 Other items as they arise

2015 2016 2017 2018

ACTION Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4 Q1 Q2 Q3 Q4

3. PROVIDE PUBLIC FORUM FOR ENVIRONMENTAL SUSTAINABILITY

(Provide forum for public to share concerns and discuss changing legislation or regulation,

environmental sustainability and environment in relation to overall quality of life)

3.1 Raise environmental items of interest or concern (Ongoing) 3.2 Encourage groups, individuals, students, etc., with innovative environment ideas and

programs to Legislative Clerk for agenda consideration (Ongoing)

7.3.

EAC ENVIRONMENTAL ACTIONS SUMMARY 2015-2018

ACTION Member(s) DATE/Hours Actions, events, workshops, conferences, training etc., that member(s) have done/ participated in related to being an EAC Member

Name of Member/Members/ Working Group

Date/Days/Hours (e.g. April 25, 2015, volunteer ½ day)

Attended Provincial EAC Symposium

Chelsea Dalton

May 2, 2015 - 1 day

Attended 100% Possible March in Ottawa

Chelsea Dalton November 29, 2015 – 1 day

Attended Mississauga Moves 2015 Conference

Chelsea Dalton November 9, 2015 – 1 day

Attended Community Environmental Appreciation Evening

Chelsea Dalton 2015 – ½ day

Attended Clean Air Council Summit

Chelsea Dalton 2015 – 1 day

Represented EAC at Clean Air Partnership 2015-2018 Inter-governmental Declaration on Clean Air and Climate Change in Toronto

Alex Dumesle 2015 – 1 day

Represented EAC at FCM Sustainable Conference in Ottawa

Alex Dumesle February 2016

PPG partnered with CVC and Stormwater Management Team at City of Mississauga to provide a workshop to 50 industrial and commercial end users on the upcoming stormwater charge (2nd partnership presentation)

Alex Dumesle 2015

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Attended FCM – Sustainability Conference in Ottawa

Councillor Jim Tovey February 2016

Attended Seedy Saturday Mississauga Event

Councillor Jim Tovey February 20, 2016

Represented EAC at Credit River Alliance meeting at Riverwood

Dave Beaton February 2016

Working to engage Credit River Alliance members in policy/ by-law review

Dave Beaton Ongoing

Exploring options re. pollinators/”Bee City”

Dave Beaton Ongoing

Presenting at Sharing Experiences Workshop

Dave Beaton March 5, 2016

Green Ambassadors program volunteer

Brad Bass Summer 2016

Management of small native meadow sites on institutional property following conversion from turf grass or invasive plants to native plants and a Creature Tower to provide habitat for pollinating insects

Brad Bass April to October 2015

Attended Seedy Saturday Mississauga Event

Chelsea Dalton February 20, 2016

Toured the Region of Peel Waste Management facility with PEYA

Chelsea Dalton March 2016

Attended Green Drinks Mississauga

Joanne Deidun-Roork April 12, 2016

Attended “Unhooking Your Downspout” Workshop


The Little Green Schoolhouse started a school composter


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The Little Green Schoolhouse participated in an Earth Day 40 Minute Walk to clean up their local community


Posted a link to Mississauga’s Earth Days on Facebook

Joanne Deidun-Roork April 2016

Attended the Community Environmental Appreciation Evening

Councillor Matt Mahoney, Councillor Jim Tovey, Brad Bass, Dave Beaton, Charles Cooper, Stephanie Crocker, Chelsea Dalton, Joanne Deidun-Roork, Manasi Goyal, Lea Ann Mallett, Eashan Karnik

April 18, 2016

Facilitated interactive discussion panel at the Community Environmental Appreciation Evening

Brad Bass, Charles Cooper, Chelsea Dalton, Joanne Deidun-Roork

April 18, 2016

Attended the Swiftwatch Mississauga Open House

Chelsea Dalton April 2016

Attended Green Drinks Mississauga to promote the Earth Market

Joanne Deidun-Roork May 10, 2016

Volunteered at Earth Market Joanne Deidun-Roork May 28, 2016

Installed a rain barrel at The Little Green Schoolhouse

Joanne Deidun-Roork May 2016

Tree planting event co-hosted by CVC and PPG at Camilla Park

Alex Dumesle May 7, 2016

Attended the Provincial EAC Symposium

Charles Cooper May 2016

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Attended Green Drinks Mississauga

Charles Cooper July 2016

Volunteer marshal on 12 Community Rides with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee including marshal training and organizing the UTM Community Ride in September, as well as participating in the Tour de Mississauga in September

Chelsea Dalton July – October 2016

1. Hosted Greening Sacred Spaces at Solel Congregation for tour of naturalized landscapes 2. Hosted 40 volunteers from Canon Corp to expand a meadow at Solel Congregation 3. Green Ambassador – Many Feathers Farmers Market, Lisgar GO 4. Cleared invasive plants/established new garden at Solel Congregation

Brad Bass October 2016

1. Assisted in coordination of Farmer’s Market at University of Toronto 2. Assisted in organization of UofT’s Environment Week 3. Participated in tree planting event – One Million Trees

Eashan Karnik September – October 2016

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4. Attended Friends of the Credit Stewardship Forum 5. Participated in waste removal volunteer event for the Credit River

1. Assisted in organizing the PEYA September General Meeting 2. Great Canadian Shoreline Cleanup Contributor and Photographer 3. Spoke for PEYA and youth role in environmental stewardship at One Mic United 4. Participated in Dundas Connects Consultation 5. Delegate at United Nations Sustainable Development Training Conference 6. Organized community cleanup in neighbourhood 7. Attended Canadian Wildlife Federation’s “Wild Outside Camp” 8. Assisted in organizing the PEYA October General Meeting (fall gardening and garlic planting)

Pujita Verma September – October 2016

1. Opening speeches @ PEYA’s Annual EcoBuzz Conference 2. Joined UN Sustainable Development Goals Task Force Toronto

Pujita Verma November 2016

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3. Hosted an Upcycling Workshop for Ink Movement Mississauga 4. PEYA November General Meeting on Infrastructure on Sustainable Future 5. Helped with Giving Tuesday eco-friendly workshop

1. Coordinated University of Toronto’s delegation for the United Nations Winter Youth Assembly re. United Nations 2030 sustainability agenda 2. Assisting with UTMSU Farmers Market 3. Assisting with the “Show Me Your Green” conference and case contest

Eashan Karnik December 2016/January 2017

1. Attended Cycling Advisory Committee’s volunteer appreciation event & provided feedback on MCAC’s deputation to Council 2. Attended Women’s March in Toronto promoting women’s rights, social justice and environmental action

Chelsea Dalton December 2016 January 2017

1. Attended Seedy Saturday event Chelsea Dalton February 2017

1. Coordinating with Andrea McLeod and the Undergraduate

Eashan Karnik February 2017

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Commerce Society for the City of Mississauga's involvement in the EAC; 2. Representing the City of Mississauga at the United Nations Winter Youth Assembly to discuss the Sustainable Development Goals of Climate Action being achieved in Mississauga; 3. Representing the City of Mississauga at the United Nations Association in Canada's Active Citizens Social Enterprise conference; 4. Conducting guest lectures at the University of Toronto Mississauga for the UN's work on Climate Action and Clean and Affordable Energy.

U of T, Mississauga Campus, “Show me the Green” conference and competition

Alex Dumesle

March 2017

Represented EAC at the Globe Capital Conference

Alex Dumesle April 4 & 5, 2017

Canada 150 Tree Planting events, Wards 4 and 11

Eashan Karnik April 2017

Shared Mississauga’s Earth Day festivities with Canada 150 Community Leaders Network


Photographed Earth Week Eashan Karnik April 2017

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festivities and shared with Canada 150 Community Leaders Network

Represented sustainable innovation in Mississauga at the Youth Innovation Summit in Ottawa


Participation in the People Power Challenge as a member of UTM’s team


Attended the March for Science on Earth Day


Attended the U of T Sustainability Summit


Planned, promoted and ran Repair Café event at UTM


Attended Earth Day event at John C Pallet Park

Councillor Matt Mahoney April 2017

Participating in the People Power Challenge (UTM)

Chelsea Dalton May 2017

Volunteered as a Marshal for the Clarkson Community Ride with the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee


Installed a geothermal system in her home (replaces air conditioner and furnace)


Hosted the Credit Valley Conservation Youth Corps at Solel Congregation of Mississauga, with CYC students helping in weeding and planting to expand the amount of land that has been converted to

Brad Bass August 2017

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native landscapes

1. Participating in the Mississauga Bike Challenge (logged 646 km so far, equivalent of 4 trees worth)

2. Volunteered as a marshal on 7 of the Mississauga Cycling Advisory Committee’s community rides

Chelsea Dalton July and August 2017

Conducted research as part of the Research Opportunity Program at UTM to see how students’ beliefs about the environment, ethical production and social justice translate into their clothing and fast food consumption practices

Minal Waqar July and August 2017

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Environmental Action Committee - Mississauga · to participate in this initiative. Mr. Pyke will work on a proposal for the Committee to choose an area to adopt and present to the

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