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Who We Are
The Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) is a community not-for-profit group that assesses and promotes clean-up projects in Hamilton Harbour and its watershed. BARC works with all levels of government and the private sector to keep harbour restoration issues at the forefront of community discussions and decision-making.
BARC strives to create a multi-use harbour that balances vibrant and diverse ecosystems with opportunities for public recreation and economic growth.
Local stakeholders and governments follow a clean up strategy, created by the community, called the Remedial Action Plan (RAP). Since 1994, our Monitoring Committee has authored Toward Safe Harbours reports, highlighting the RAP’s implementation, successes and setbacks. Continued commitment to the plan is essential to achieve habitat restoration, public accessibility and improved water quality goals.
Involving the community in harbour issues requires public participation and membership support. BARC delivers school programs, community events, resource materials and newsletters, and coordinates popular community planting and restoration events.
The mandate of the Bay Area Restoration Council is to:
- Promote, monitor and assess implementation of the Hamilton Harbour RAP;
- Promote protection and appreciation of the Hamilton Harbour watershed ecosystem;
- Assess and enhance public awareness and understanding of the environmental status of Hamilton Harbour and its watershed;
- Promote and develop public information and education programs;
- Provide advice and information to relevant government bodies in support of environmental protection and restoration plans; and
- Collaborate with other organizations and individuals with complementary objectives.
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