ACAP Annual Report 2015-2016

ANNUAL

REPORT FINANCIAL YEAR 2015-2016

WWW.ACAPSJ.ORG Annual Report 2015-2016

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OUR MISSION & VISION Since 1992, ACAP Saint John has become known for partnering and working with the community to help provide solutions to existing and pending environmental problems.

The primary goals of ACAP Saint John are: •

To engage the multi-sectorial community of Greater Saint John in the collaborative management and restoration of our watersheds; and,

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THE TIME IS RIPE TO CAPITALIZE ON OPPORTUNITIES ACROSS OUR CITY, AND ENGAGE THE PEOPLE OF SAINT JOHN TOWARD ACHIEVING THE VISION OF A REVITALIZED URBAN ENVIRONMENT.

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ACAP Saint John envisions a sustainable community that embraces the interdependence of the unique social, economic and environmental characteristics of the region’s watersheds.

Our Strategies: •

We regenerate aquatic and terrestrial landscapes;

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We build, re-build and retrofit our communities to restore water balance and improve the sustainability of the urban model; and,

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We engage the attention, enthusiasm and support of the people of Saint John.

2015 ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING MINUTES 76 Germain Street P.O. Box 6878, Stn. A Saint John, NB E2L 4S3 T 506.652.2227 F 506.633.2184 mail@acapsj.org www.acapsj.org @acapsaintjohn facebook.com/acapsj

Meeting Minutes Meeting Name: Attendees

Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, June 24, 2015 (P)

(P)

1st Vice President, Brenda McCallum Treasurer, Jean MacDonald _________ _ Past President, Don Shaw

Gordon Dalzell

(P)

Rob MacAndrew

(P)

Jody Kliffer

(P)

Brian Comeau

(P)

Tim Ryan

(R)

Rick Turner

(R)

Dawn Batiste

(R)

Mike Griffin

(P)

Neil Pond

(P)

Greg Marquis

(R)

Melissa Cooper

(R)

Executive Director, Graeme StewartRobertson

(P)

Peter Wilshaw

(P)

Roland Gagnon

(R)

President, Craig Silliphant

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2nd Vice President, Terry Cormier

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Secretary, Renée Estabrooks

Present Codes:

Item Sequenc e

L=Lead

P=Participant

T=timekeeper

Absent Codes:

R=Regrets

(R) (P)

I=Invitee

Agenda Item Description

Lead

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President’s Comments: Craig S. welcomed the Board to the Glenn Carpenter Centre and noted the fine weather and scenic location for the meeting, its proximity to the Ashburn Lake dam which just underwent restoration by ACAP the year before, and his pride in having served as President of the Board over the past two years.

Craig S.

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Craig S. asked for Additions to The Agenda and none were brought forth. Craig S. moved to close the 2014-2015 Minute Book, Terry C. 2nd. Minute Book Closed.

Craig S.

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No errors or omissions were noted in the Minutes from the June 11, 2014 AGM. Don S. Motion. Rob M. 2nd. Minutes Approved.

Craig S.

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Craig S. presented the President’s Report, as written in the 2014-2015 Annual Report, highlighting the successes over the past year and the potential for on the ground improvements later in 2015. The President thanked Graeme S-R for this excellent work in his new role as Executive Director and thanked Tim V. for his help during the transition.

Craig S.

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Graeme S-R presented the Executive Director’s Report and highlighted the transition from an era focused primarily on achieving Saint John Harbour Cleanup, to a new era where we are measuring recovery not ramifications, and opportunity not obsolescence. He noted that ACAP is now able to refocus on the sustainability of the Greater Saint John region, on issues of Climate Change and wellness, on restoring and conserving habitat, and on redefining how urban green space is preserved and enjoyed.

He suggested that having undergone the first transition of our Executive Director position in over a decade, he wished to personally thank Tim Vickers for not only his service to ACAP Saint John and our community at large, but also for his guidance to becoming Executive Director of the organization.

Graeme S-R.

Graeme noted the great performance of the summer students, opening the floor to staff introductions and short presentations on the work that they will undertake over the coming months.

The 2014-2015 financial statements were presented in the Treasurer’s Report by Graeme S-R., in the absence of Jean M., who described how total revenues ($237,242) increased by 4.5% versus the previous year thanks to a late year (February, 2015) funding announcement from Environment Canada. Combined with reductions of $20,512 (from $259,227 to $238,715) in total expenditures, helped further reduce the initial projected budget deficit of < $53,000 down to a year-end deficit in expenditures of $1,473. Most significant reductions in expenditures across the various projects can be attributed to the cutting of administrative salary following the transition from two full-time positions to a single Executive Director beginning in November, 2014 on through March 31, 2015.

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The Minto investment proved once again to be a liability due to poor market conditions. The amount of the initial loan was $65,040 which represented 60% of the market value of the property, and ACAP continues to incur ongoing expenses to maintain and to improve the property to a more marketable condition (approximately $5,000/year).

Terry C. motioned that ACAP retain the services of Wilshaw & Associates to conduct the 2015-2016 Financial Audit. Second Craig S. Motion Passed.

Terry C. moved for the acceptance of the Treasurer’s Report, Neil P. 2nd. Treasurer’s Report Approved.

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Terry C. presented the Nominating Committee Report and reported that the nominations for Board were; Don Shaw Dawn Batiste Melissa Cooper Gordon Dalzell Mike Griffin Jody Kliffer Rob MacAndrew Greg Marquis Derrick Mitchell Neil Pond Tim Ryan Rick Turner Tim Vickers 7

Terry C.

With nominations for Executive consisting of; President – Terry Cormier [acclamation] 1st Vice President – Renée Morais [acclamation] 2nd Vice President – Brian Comeau [acclamation] Secretary – Jeff Melanson [acclamation] Past President – Craig Silliphant Treasurer – Jean MacDonald Craig S. nominated Jean M. to remain as Treasurer and former Executive Director, Tim Vickers [Stantec], to the Board of Directors; there were no objections After three confirmations that there were no other nominations, Terry C. declared the nominations as closed and congratulated the 2015/2016 Board of ACAP Saint John.

Craig S. moved to accept Nominating Committee report and to empower the Executive to fill board vacancies, Terry C. 2nd. Motion Approved.

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New Business included a presentation by Graeme S-R on the proposal to move office space from the past address at 76 Germain Street, to the proposed Social Enterprise Hub project initiated by the Saint John Community Loan Fund. It was presented that the space could be customized to meet ACAP Saint John’s needs and that monthly rent costs would be reduced by moving to the new space.

All agreed this was the most appropriate course of action, and that the values exhibited by the project should be supported. Don S. motioned that the Executive Director proceed in negotiating a lease for the new office space, Jody K. 2nd. Motion Passed.

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There being no other items, Don S. motioned that the meeting be adjourned. Terry C. 2nd. Motion Approved, meeting adjourned.

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PRESIDENTâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT Once again ACAP Saint John (ACAPSJ) has

As our diverse project portfolio evolves, at

had a successful year. Foremost I would like

the core ACAP will remain a true community

to thank Graeme Stewart-Robertson for his

leader with respect to environmental

efforts and successes in his first full year

stewardship and sustainability. We have

as Executive Director. The learning curve

increased our collaboration with other

has been steep but Graeme has risen to the

organizations working on research and

challenge.

habitat projects in the St John River watershed; we continue to see successes in

We also have been fortunate with dedicated

enabling volunteer engagement in the Green

staff members that have a sincere interest in

Network; and we are seeing improvement

the ACAP mandate. Over the past year Grant,

results in the water quality since the

Matthew, Rachelle, and Yvonne have worked

completion of the harbor cleanup project and

efficiently and diligently to produce first class

the beginning of the rebirth of Marsh Creek.

results.

Our upcoming move to the Social Enterprise Hub, although eliminating our storefront is poised to actually increase our public visibility, increase our opportunities for collaboration, reduce costs all while providing our staff a modern flexible working environment.

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AS THE WATER THAT SURROUNDS US VASTLY IMPROVES I HAVE TO THANK STAFF, EXECUTIVE, STAKEHOLDERS AND RIGHTS HOLDERS FOR THEIR CONTRIBUTIONS As the water that surrounds us vastly improves I have to thank staff, executive, stakeholders and rights holders for their contributions; in this my first year in my second tenure as president, my role has been easy because of their solid work ethic and the excitement that they continually bring to the projects.

Terrance Cormier, President ACAP Saint John

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EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT

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OUR WORK IS DESIGNED BE SEEN, FELT AND EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT THE ENVIRONMENT – FROM OUR WETLANDS AND COASTLINES TO OUR STREETS AND PUBLIC SPACES. When I assumed the position of Executive Director in 2014, many of us defined ACAP

community collaborators. Our work is

Saint John as entering a time of transition

designed be seen, felt and experienced

and reinvigoration. With the completion of

throughout the environment – from our

Harbour Cleanup, and a change in our full-

wetlands and coastlines to our streets and

time staffing model, we saw the opportunity

public spaces.

to reinvent this amazing organisation, while

As a part of that incubation process,

still retaining the core values that have

beginning in late August of 2016, ACAP Saint

sustained us for over twenty years.

John will begin relocating its physical office

With great pride, I am able to say that

and equipment spaces to the Social Enterprise

the transition and growth of ACAP has

Hub, a project of the Saint John Community

continued over the past year, as we refocus

Loan Fund. This newly-constructed shared

on growing the sustainability of the Greater

office and enterprise incubation building

Saint John region, on issues of Climate

will allow ACAP Saint John to further reduce

Change, on restoring and conserving habitat,

its monthly rent and overhead costs, while

on building our scientific knowledge

also securing more flexible and modern

base and on redefining how urban green

workspaces and common areas for its

space are preserved and enjoyed while

employees.

fostering inclusive environments. We are

Looking back at this past year, I am thrilled to

also continuing to cut expenses, build new

be leading ACAP toward new horizons, as we

partnerships, diversify our funding sources

continue to uphold our excellent reputation in

and communicate more closely with the

the community and as a voice of reason and

people that make this community great.

hope where it is often needed the most.

To me, at its heart, ACAP has always been an environmental incubator, one that transforms and evolves our region’s landscapes with the help of governments, companies and

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PARTNERS, SPONSORS & DONORS ACAP Saint John is sincerely grateful for the generous financial and in-kind contributions we have received from environmentally conscientious businesses, foundations and grant agencies.

The following list acknowledges those who have assisted us in improving the quality of life in Saint John over the past year.

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STAFF 2015-2016 ACAP Saint John is founded on the principle of providing opportunities to participate in environmental decision-making and direct action initiatives.

OUR GREATEST SUCCESSES TO DATE HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF DEDICATED FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL STAFF, WHO HAVE THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, CONTACTS, CREATIVITY AND CONVICTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

GRAEME STEWART-ROBERTSON, EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR An active member of the community, Graeme has served as the Executive Director of ACAP Saint John since October 2014. In his spare time, he also serves on numerous boards and committees across the province, providing insight on issues ranging from poverty reduction and urban planning, to community consultation and ecosystem restoration. Graeme has over twelve years of experience in designing, implementing and managing community-based projects, is recognized as the local authority on the geographic characteristics of a number of New Brunswick watersheds, and has authored published reports on ecological restoration and urban environmental sustainability.

With a background covering everything from historical research to competing in multi-day adventure endurance races, Graeme brings a diversity of insight and thought to his work as the head of ACAP Saint John.

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STAFF 2015-2016 ACAP Saint John is founded on the principle of providing opportunities to participate in environmental decision-making and direct action initiatives.

OUR GREATEST SUCCESSES TO DATE HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF DEDICATED FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL STAFF, WHO HAVE THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, CONTACTS, CREATIVITY AND CONVICTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

YVONNE REEVES

MATTHEW MARTIN

Yvonne is an Environmental Planner with a

Matt is an aspiring conservation professional

Bachelor of Community Design: Honours in

with a passion for community and

Environmental Planning and Sustainability

environmental health and wellness. Matt

from Dalhousie University. She grew up in

completed a Joint Major: Political Science/

Northern British Columbia and moved to the

International Development with a minor in

Maritimes in 2010 to pursue her degree in

Biology at the University of New Brunswick

Halifax before moving to Saint John in 2015.

- Saint John in 2015. He has experienced

She is keen about a number of sustainability

many cultures and has worked in community

topics including community building,

wellness at the international level in Malawi

municipal climate change adaptation, coastal

and Ecuador, as well as, local environmental

planning, green infrastructure, and rewilding

initiatives here in Greater Saint John. He is

our urban environments.

currently working with the local YMCA in their Newcomer Connections to welcome families from around the world to Saint John.

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STAFF 2015-2016 ACAP Saint John is founded on the principle of providing opportunities to participate in environmental decision-making and direct action initiatives.

OUR GREATEST SUCCESSES TO DATE HAVE OCCURRED DUE TO THE EFFORTS OF DEDICATED FULL-TIME AND SEASONAL STAFF, WHO HAVE THE LOCAL KNOWLEDGE, CONTACTS, CREATIVITY AND CONVICTION TO MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN THEIR COMMUNITY.

RACHELLE HORNE

GRANT STEEVES

Rachelle was born in 1989 and raised

Grant was born in 1994 and graduated with

in Sussex, New Brunswick. In 2014, she

Honours from Kennebecasis Valley High

graduated from UNBSJ with a Bachelor of

School in 2012. Immediately following

Science, majoring in Environmental Biology.

high school, he enrolled in the Chemical

Following graduation, she enrolled in the

Engineering Program at the University of

Chemical Technology program at NBCC to

New Brunswick Saint John for his love of

continue her pursuit of knowledge in the

math and chemistry. After 2 years at UNBSJ,

sciences.

he switched career paths to the Chemical Technology Program at New Brunswick Community College Saint John where his true passion for chemistry and math could develop.

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

NEW HORIZONS

In September of 2015 ACAP Saint John

ACAP Saint John’s Water Ambassador

partnered with the World Wildlife Federation

programme is a new initiative designed

– Canada to host the third annual Saint

to engage the youth of Greater Saint John

John River Summit. The Summit brought

in the management and appreciation of

together organizations from Maine, New

our region’s beautiful aquatic resources.

Brunswick, and Quebec who are working

Through the distribution of citizen science

on research and habitat projects in the St

kits to local schools, we give an entirely new

John River watershed. The Summit brings

generation the opportunity to have a direct

together groups from the region to share and

impact on monitoring the health of their

discuss knowledge about the wellbeing of this

local lakes, wetlands, creeks, streams, rivers

important watershed. The summit enabled

or watersheds, while encouraging outdoor

ACAP Saint John to share our success stories

activity and environmental stewardship.

of environmental progress in Saint John. The

Students will learn about water quality

City is the largest population center on the

testing, how to visually assess ecological

St John River and is located at a significant

attributes of streams and riparian areas,

location where the river enters the Bay of

measure stream velocity and flow, what

Fundy.

makes a healthy watercourse, all while offering a variety of tools for identifying

The summit included workshops, a trade fair,

the amazing freshwater fish, birds and

an environmental tour of the City, and a kayak

amphibians which are native to New

tour of the Saint John Harbour.

Brunswick. The results of all youth research will contribute directly to ACAP’s community environmental assessment database, giving participants a direct impact on environmental projects in their community!

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

TEN THOUSAND HANDS

The Green Network is a partnership

Eight tree planting events took place in the

between ACAP Saint John and community

2015 season, allowing over 900 native trees

stakeholders like the Fundy Regional Solid

to be planted in critical habitat restoration

Waste Commission and the City of Saint

sites and wildlife corridors throughout Saint

John. This partnership has been designed to

John. One highlight from the season was the

encourage individuals, community groups,

first two tree planting events in the Courtenay

businesses and schools to take real action

Forebay by volunteers. The completion of

(against the environmental degradation of

Harbour Cleanup has created the opportunity

littering and illegal dumping) by organizing

to further restore the habitat in this formerly

community cleanups throughout the region.

polluted area and revitalize it as a community

The Green Network continues to highlight

asset. Trees planted in the Courtenay Forebay

the success of this volunteer based model

so far include: Butternut (Juglans cinerea),

as increasing numbers of people from

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Bur Oak

throughout Greater Saint John become

(Quercus macrocarpa), American Elm (Ulmus

engaged in the hands-on grassroots

americana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina),

management of their local environment.

and Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum).

In 2015, the Green Network helped organized

In September, a large group of volunteers

cleanups involving over 725 volunteers, which

from TD Canada Trust helped to plant 250

resulted in the removal of 1,877 kg of debris

â&#x20AC;&#x153;living bird feedersâ&#x20AC;? in the Manchester Bird

from the Greater Saint John area.

Sanctuary. These low-lying berry bushes will create an understory for the forest and provide food for birds and other wildlife. The following species were planted: Buttonbush (Cephalanthus occidentalis), Winterberry (Ilex verticillata), Black Elderberry (Sambucus nigra), and Nannyberry (Viburnum lentago).

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

REBIRTH OF MARSH CREEK

The objective of the Marsh Creek Water

The objectives of this study were to expand

Quality Monitoring project in the past

our understanding of the environmental

was to retrieve and record as much data

attributes of Courtenay Bay, the tidal marsh

as possible prior to the ceasing of the raw

and estuary of the Marsh Creek watershed.

sewage outfalls. Following the cessation

Field studies were conducted to ascertain

of raw sewage deposition in late 2014, the

the occurrence of diadromous fishes and

objectives of the project continue, with a mind

migratory birds within the watershed.

toward evaluating the recovery the water quality since this historic Harbour Cleanup

This project found that despite a diversity and

milestone. Collecting samples and testing the

abundance of aquatic and brackish habitats,

water take place in five locations in Lower

there were no anadromous fishes in Marsh

Marsh Creek for four weeks each summer.

Creek upstream of the tide gates on the

These tests are performed by summer

Courtenay Bay Causeway, whereas American

students from the Chemical Technology

eels were found to be ubiquitous throughout

programme at the New Brunswick Community

all sub-drainages of the watershed. The report

College (NBCC).

did not ascertain the reason for the lack of anadromous fishes; however, the occurrence

Six different tests are performed including

of five flapper-style tide gates is considered a

testing pH and dissolved oxygen in the field,

likely contributing factor.

and testing total fecal coliform count, pH, orthophosphates and total suspended solids

In the Summer of 2015, less than one year

in the lab at NBCC. Analyses conducted by the

after Harbour Cleanup was completed,

ACAP Saint John have indicated substantial

Gaspereau (Alosa pseudoharengus) were

improvements to the quality of water in

caught for the first time by ACAP Saint John

Marsh Creek in 2015.

in Courtenay Bay attempting to return to Marsh Creek.

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

TIN CAN BEACH

WITHOUT BORDERS

ACAP Saint John has been using a

Without Borders is a regional greenway and

placemaking approach for revitalization. This

protected areas initiative for Greater Saint

approach seeks to enhance a community

John with the aim to share information and

asset in order to increase citizensâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; happiness

resources with local governments in working

and wellbeing. It embraces input from

towards improving environmental protection,

the community to apply small design

implementing a regional greenway, and

interventions to enhance an area based on

increasing the quality of life and well-being

the needs and desires of the community. Tin

of residents. The natural environment does

Can Beach was identified as an asset due to

not recognize the governance boundaries by

its access to the Harbour and natural coastal

which we organize land use and, therefore,

features in an urban priority neighbourhood.

developments that occur within one jurisdiction inevitably have an effect on

During the summer of 2015 ACAP Saint John

neighbouring jurisdictions.

reached out to the Saint John community for their ideas about Tin Can Beach. Three signs

A greenway planning report was written and

were placed around the City to encourage

was followed by a public opinion survey. The

people to write down their thoughts, concerns,

survey was conducted to gauge public support

ideas, and hopes for this public space. The

for a regional greenway and protected area

signs filled up with over 230 constructive

and to understand the opinions and desires

comments from community members. These

of residents for this type of project. The

comments have already informed design

survey was completed by 760 respondents

decisions for the area and will continue to

from the Greater Saint John area with

guide revitalization efforts.

overall positive and enthusiastic feedback.

Residents commented on their opinions of the environment of Greater Saint John and about their preferences for a greenway including desired modes of transportation, activities, features, facilities, locations and destinations.

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

SAINT JOHN WATER

MANCHESTER BIRD SANCTUARY

Lorneville Water Quality Monitoring and

ACAP has been working with the City of Saint

Robertson Lake Stream Habitat Assessment

John to revisit the only previous field survey

are multi-year monitoring projects for Saint

and management plan of the sanctuary

John Water. Lorneville monitoring was

undertaken by ACAP Saint John in 2003, and

executed due to a leak at the Lorneville Road

build upon its research with in-depth long-

Sewage Lift Station. Primary assessment

term management recommendations along

was done in 2015 to obtain baseline data for

with public education initiatives. These

comparison of the affected watercourse, as

will include the design and installation of

well as to be compared to 2016 monitoring to

interpretive signage at select public vantage

determine the natural recovery of the creek.

points along the perimeter of the site and clean-ups of human debris from of the edges

ACAP’s role in the Robertson Lake assessment

of the property to maintain a more pristine

was to determine the probability of fish

appearance, and to foster civic pride in the

survival in the event that the water flow

area.

from Robertson Lake dam was suspended. In addition, mapping of fish habitat refuges and

In 2015, a number of tree plantings and

fish rescue planning were also addressed.

staking events took place with the help of

Additional monitoring and mapping will

volunteers. “Living bird feeders” were planted

be conducted in 2016 to account for annual

in the sanctuary. These plants produce

and seasonal fluctuations, and long-term

berries for the birds and other wildlife and

monitoring protocols will be established as

provide ground cover for the forest ecosystem,

Saint John Water moves forward with their

increasing biodiversity in the sanctuary.

Safe Clean Drinking Water Project [SCDWP].

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PROJECTS 2015-2016 A look at some of our cornerstone projects from the past year.

SJH-EMP

OAKVILLE ACRES

Beginning in the Spring of 2015, ACAP began

ACAP Saint John was hired by QM

to take ownership of the Saint John Harbour

Construction, Ltd. to isolate and conduct

Environmental Monitoring Partnership

fish rescue operations along 397 metres

[SJH-EMP] and its administration, charging

of an unnamed tributary to Salmon Creek

ourselves with the immense task of uniting

located within the Town of Rothesay in

over two dozen stakeholder groups, ranging

Kings County, New Brunswick. The fish

from government regulators, to industrial

rescue was associated with the construction

users, to academic researchers, all in the

of a stormwater detention pond designed

name of better science and a healthier

to contain a capacity of ~50,000 m3 of

harbour.

stormwater storage by means of construction of earthen berms.

This is a continuation of a multi-year project directed and funded by the Canadian

ACAP was also engaged throughout the

Water Network [CWN], designed to, â&#x20AC;&#x153;build

design and construction phases by the Town

consistency in monitoring programs in the

of Rothesay and CBCL, Limited, as this project

Saint John Harbour by understanding the

was initiated as a response to the flooding

spatial and temporal variability in sediment

that occurred in Oakville Acres subdivision

contaminants, macroinvertebrates and the

during several rain events in 2008 and 2009.

best biosentinel species being determined by this project. The goal of the research is to design a long term monitoring program for the harbour that is recognized by regulators and users, and enable the incorporation of the information with partners and end users.â&#x20AC;?

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SOCIAL ENTERPRISE HUB In the Fall of 2016, ACAP Saint John will relocate to become a part of the ‘Social Enterprise Hub’, an innovative new collaboration space built by the Saint John Community Loan Fund.

The Vision for the Social Enterprise Hub •

Our vision is to become a leader in the sector by creating a model of collaboration through working together on a daily basis to foster innovation, serve our clients better,

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BECOMING A PART OF THE SOCIAL ENTERPRISE HUB WILL MEAN NEW OPPORTUNITIES, BETTER WORK CONDITIONS, MORE FLEXIBLE WORKSPACES AND HELP BRING OUR OPERATING COSTS DOWN.

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and act as an incubator for great ideas; •

By co-locating, we are able to create a supportive environment and provide additional opportunities to our clients;

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We can share our costs, stretch our dollars further and create a healthy space that is innovative in nature;

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We will collaborate on projects, share resources and work together to improve funding opportunities;

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Our focus is on finding solutions to community problems by looking at our unique projects with a new lens;

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We will set the tone for other organizations, and lead by example through our collaboration.

SECRETARY’S REPORT

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ACCORDING TO THE BYLAWS OF THE COMPANY, THE FOLLOWING ARE THE CURRENT MEMBERS OF ACAP SAINT JOHN FOR THE PURPOSES OF THE YEAR 2016 ANNUAL MEETING. President Terry Cormier 1st Vice President

Board of Directors

Renée Morais

Melissa Cooper

2nd Vice President

Mike Griffin

Gordon Dalzell

Brian Comeau

Rob MacAndrew

Treasurer

Derrick Mitchell

Greg Marquis

Jean MacDonald

Tim Ryan

Secretary

Tim Vickers

Rick Turner

Jeff Melanson Past President Craig Silliphant

Jeff Melanson, Secretary ACAP Saint John

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TREASURER’S REPORT

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THE RELOCATION OF THE OFFICE IN AUGUST 2016 WILL ALSO RESULT IN SAVINGS ON MONTHLY RENT AND OFFICE OVERHEAD COSTS. ACAP Saint John has completed another fiscal year and continues to show financial improvements over the past few years.

Total revenues of $211,412 were decreased due to the loss on the sale of the Minto property ($12,550). ACAP Saint John holds the promissory note on the property in the amount of $52,730; This is repayable over a period of 10 years at 7% per annum with monthly instalments of $613. Amortization of assets resulted in a $2036 loss. A large deferred revenue of $70,373 was the result of projects whose timelines extended beyond the March 31, 2016 fiscal year-end.

Expenditures were decreased from $238,715 in 2015 to $224,633 for 2016. The sale of the Minto property in December 2015 has resulted in

savings and has also provided revenue for the loan repayment. The relocation of the office in August 2016 will also result in savings on monthly rent and office overhead costs.

For the first time in years we saw an increase in cash assets of $1,522. The Guaranteed Investment Certificate increased slightly ($12). The net assets increased from $162,510 last year to $191,307 for 2016.

We have been fortunate to have the valuable services of Roland Gagnon of Fullscale Accounting keeping ACAP Saint John in a sound financial position. Also the knowledge of ACAP’s financial processes provided by our auditor, Peter Wilshaw of Wilshaw and Associates has proved invaluable.

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FINANCIAL STATEMENTS THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN THE AUDITORâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF ATLANTIC COASTAL ACTION PROGRAM, (A.C.A.P.) SAINT JOHN INC.

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