The City of St. Catharines' Green Advisory Committee is a volunteer committee to advise Council on matters of greening initiatives and the City's urban forest.
Meetings
The Committee meets monthly or at the discretion of the Chair. For a schedule of upcoming meetings view our meeting calendar. For more information read our agendas and minutes to stay informed.
Our purpose
The Green Advisory Committee was established to:
- Make recommendations on plans, programs or City by-laws relating to planting, conservation and removal of trees
- Monitor the delivery of the Green Plan
- Advocate for the City's green spaces
- Engage the community about the role of forests, greening, stewardship and sustainability
- Create partnerships to support stewardship and greening of the City's property and public land
Members
Membership terms align with Council terms or as determined by Council. The Committee may invite non-member participation as needed. The current members are:
- Mike Anderson
- Brenda Boonzaijer
- Brandy Fulton
- Steve Holmes
- Peter Howes (Vice-Chair)
- Daya Lye
- Dick Thomas (Chair)
- Antonio Dileo, Supervisor III - Roads (staff liaison - Green Advisory Committee)
Composition
The Committee consists of up to eight members with demonstrated interest, knowledge, or skills as follows:
- Urban forestry
- Arboriculture
- Landscape design
- Horticulture
- Environmental studies
- Ecosystem restoration
- Volunteer development, community outreach and public education
- Fundraising and partnerships
- Government policies, procedures, or budgets
Reporting structure
The Green Advisory Committee reports to City Council through the Environmental Sustainability Committee. The Chair of the Green Advisory Committee will also be a member of the Environmental Sustainability Committee.