[All] Congratulations to Susan Bryant!

Wed Apr 9 08:10:17 EDT 2014

GREN member Susan Bryant is going to be one of 8 inductees honoured to be included in Waterloo Region's Hall of Fame on Sunday April 27 at the Waterloo Regional Museum in Kitchener. Article and lovely photo included below. 

Congrats! 

Lulu :0)

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Community EventsCommunity Rain Barrel Sale: Waterloo World Jamboree Scout Patrol
Sat April 12, 10 am to 1 pm
Staples Parking Lot,
620 King Street N, Waterloo

Rain Barrel BLITZ
Saturday April 26
7:30 am to 10 am
Various locations
Support a Waterloo Region community organization by purchasing a rain barrel. Orders must be placed in advance online

Community Rain Barrel Sale: Preston Heights Community Group 
Tuesday April 29
2 pm to 7 pm
350 Linden Drive, Cambridge

More Events   REEP NewsApril 2014: What a long cold winter that was. And how great to see the signs of spring this week – raccoons, woodpeckers, cardinals, robins. As the snow melts and the creatures emerge from hibernation, our thoughts turn to keeping them out of our houses, and making our homes cozy for the winters to come. 

If a basement renovation is something you are considering, check out our expert-led workshop on designing for comfort and efficiency in your space. Then, in our next workshop 'Preparing for the Storm', learn how to protect your investment with practical advice on reducing your risk of flood damage with simple, attractive changes that protect local waterways..

In this newsletter we also profile longtime REEPer (just one of her numerous community roles) Susan Bryant, who is being inducted into the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame for her years of activism to keep our drinking water safe. Congratulations Susan!

Warmest Regards,
Mary Jane Patterson
Executive Director, REEP Green Solutions       
REEP's Susan Bryant Honoured for Water WorkWaterloo Region Hall of Fame Recognizes Water Warrior

With all of the melting snow this spring, it will be especially important to check your well to ensure a healthy water supply. Excessive water sinking into the soil makes it easier for bacteria to get into your well. Did you know there are about 8,000 private wells in Waterloo Region, and less than a third of them get tested for bacteria in any given year – even though testing is free?

If you are a rural homeowner (non-farm), you can learn more about your well and keeping your water safe by booking a home visit from our qualified Well Aware Water Guide. 

Call REEP at 519-744-9799 or email info at reepgreen.ca to book a free well visit.Bookings are limited! 
Susan Bryant, an Elmira resident, is not only a Well Aware Water Guide for REEP Green Solutions, but also a longtime activist on environmental and water issues. She is a founding partner of Assuring Protection for Tomorrow’s Environment (a citizen group), an executive member of Grand River Environmental Network, a member of the Chemtura Public Advisory Committee and a volunteer with the Township of Woolwich environmental group. 

Susan is a long-serving and self-taught expert whose dedication has earned her much recognition, including an upcoming induction to the Waterloo Region Hall of Fame. She will be one of eight inductees honoured on Sunday, April 27th at the Waterloo Region Museum in Kitchener. 

Better Basement RenovationsImprove the Comfort, Design and Energy Efficiency of your Basement

A great basement adds comfort, space, and energy savings to any home. Make your home improvement dreams a reality that you will enjoy for many years to come! Join Graham Whiting, LEED accredited architect, designer, and owner of Whiting Design, for an interactive workshop at REEP House for Sustainable Living.

Improve the comfort, design and energy efficiency of your basement space with feedback and ideas specific to your home project.

Link to register
Wednesday May 14,
7 pm to 9 pm
REEP House for
Sustainable Living,
20 Mill Street, Kitchener   
Preparing for the StormGorgeous Gardens, Dry Basements, Healthy Rivers 

Longer days and increased rain could have you basking in beautiful gardens or wading through puddled basements. 

Join certified RAIN Home Visit Guide, Brendan Schaefer for a step-by-step tour of REEP House for Sustainable Living where you will learn to guard against water damage and simultaneously beautify your home with RAIN-Smart features such as rain gardens, rain barrels, and permeable paving. This tour will help you understand which work is best left to the pros and identify the features that qualify for stormwater utility credits in Kitchener and Waterloo.

Link to register
Wednesday May 21,
7 pm to 8:30 pm
REEP House for
Sustainable Living,
20 Mill Street, Kitchener   
Building Local Resilience to Climate ChangeReflections from
Mary Jane 

As I read through the latest IPCC report on Climate Change it reinforced for me the importance of the work that all of us are doing locally, not only reducing the impacts from climate change, but also in adapting to them. Recently, TransitionKW highlighted a number of local initiatives (including REEP’s RAIN Program) when it launched the Climate Adaptation Toolkit to provide useful steps that people can integrate into their daily routines.

Many groups are working towards adaptation at the provincial level also. REEP is a member of Green Infrastructure Ontario, with the goal of conserving, maintaining and improving living green infrastructure across Ontario. 

On the mitigation front, the Climate Action Plan for Waterloo Region: Living Smarter in 2020 is entering a new phase as we begin implementation of our community-wide greenhouse gas emission reduction. Onward we go!

Mary Jane Patterson    
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