Community Watershed Restoration Grant 2024

That Council approve the following 2024 Community Watershed Restoration Grants: Applicant Name: Antler Swamp Restoration Group - Project: Restoration of Antler Swamp in Smuggler’s Park - Recommended: $3,500 Applicant Name: Nanaimo Area Land Trust - Project: Cottle Creek Stream Flow - Recommended: $2,960 Applicant Name: Nanaimo Area Land Trust - Project: Joseph Creek Riparian Restoration - Recommended: $1,700 Applicant Name: Dover Bay Outdoor Education Program - Project: Rutherford Ravine Park Native Plant Restoration - Recommended: $1,400 Applicant Name: Pacific Garden Cohousing - Project: Watershed/Wildlife Habitat Restoration - Recommended: $4,006 Applicant Name: Wellington Action Committee - Project: Diver Lake Park Watershed Protection - Recommended: $3,800 Applicant Name: Wildcoast Ecological Society - Project: Nanaimo Natural Areas Education and Stewardship - Not Recommended: Staff recommendation is to not proceed with funding until more information can be obtained.