Climate Change Solutions
for our community
Riparian Protection in Nanaimo
If we view our creeks and streams as critical infrastructure for community wellbeing and service delivery we make different decisions https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=l84QV9esaW4
What are they doing in Gibsons?
Valuing Municipal Natural Assets as critical infrastructure https://www.cbc.ca/radio/whatonearth/pricing-nature-climate-change-1.6646588
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2022 Conversation on Conservation, Climate Action and Zero Waste.
A conversation between some of the candidates for council (Paul Chapman, Ben Geselbracht, and Paul Manly) during the 2022 election campaign: https://www.facebook.com/VoteforPaulManly/videos/621840719399651
Regional Growth Strategy
Speaking to the Regional District of Nanaimo Board of Directors in support of expanded water and waterbody protection. https://youtu.be/4va84QKlOw4
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Harewood Plains - Ecosystem-at-Risk
Excerpt from a panel discussion hosted by Nature Nanaimo on the need for greater protection of the imperiled Harewood Plains ecosystem. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=AleyvNxwgnI
Defending Watercourse Protections
In a delegation to Nanaimo City council, Paul Chapman talks about how good law (bylaws) require good application to be effective. Paul brings to council's attention the missing required documents of an application for a variance to the watercourse setback protections. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=B2XvkLhB1Zg