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The Craik Sustainable Living Project

Setting. Craik, SK

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The Craik Sustainable Living Project

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    1. The Craik Sustainable Living Project

    2. Setting Craik, SK Friendliest Place by a Dam Site Located approximately midway between Regina and Saskatoon on Louis Riel Trail (#11 Highway), and a short drive from Moose Jaw Population of the town and surrounding rural area is about 800

    3. Community Background Long history of good Town and R.M. leadership Owned and operated local hospital Current ownership and operation of a town cable TV system Operated an early community internet access program (CAP) 1st example of public consultation about construction of new R.C.M.P. facility R.M. pilot project on roadside silaging District #15 ADDBoard GIS mapping project Lobbying for the long-term future of the Health Care Centre

    4. History of the CSLP Dr. Lynn Oliphant of the Prairie Institute for Human Ecology, at the request of Peter Farden, proposed an Eco-Village idea to the Mid-Lakes Community Coalition in 2001 Subsequent meeting with Rod Haugerud, Mayor of Craik, and Hilton Spencer, R.M. of Craik Reeve Joint meeting of Town and R.M. councils Decisions made to put together a five year plan and construct a demonstration eco-centre Construction of the demonstration eco-centre, as a focus for the project, began in 2003 under the guidance of Cory Gordon

    5. History of the CSLP Cory Gordon of Sows Ear Natural Builders, Saskatoon, SK General contractor Researcher Building designer Skilled craftsman and builder

    6. Philosophy of the CSLP We believe we have a choice, exploitation or stewardship We choose to reduce the size of our ecological footprint and at the same time revitalize Rural Saskatchewan

    7. Goals of the CSLP Raise awareness about climate change and sustainable living options Advance the local use of ecologically sound technologies and ways of living Assist the community of Craik to become an eco-community, inspiring and enabling positive change in other communities

    8. The Four Components of the CSLP 1. CSLP Eco-Centre Features innovative building design, energy efficiency and renewable energy systems Focal point for indoor and outdoor demonstration and educational programming on sustainability

    9. The Four Components of the CSLP 1. CSLP Eco-Centre A multipurpose facility which consists of: Craik and District Golf Clubhouse Solar Garden Restaurant Two Meeting Rooms Gift Shop

    10. The Four Components of the CSLP 1. CSLP Eco-Centre Location Minutes outside of Craik Adjacent to the Craik and District Golf Course Overlooking the Arm River Valley Visible from Louis Riel Trail

    11. The Four Components of the CSLP 1. CSLP Eco-Centre Features of the building Energy efficient building design Use of as few energy requirements as possible Use of renewable energy resources (solar and geothermal) Integrated heating, cooling and electrical systems Recycled and local materials used as much as possible Purchased materials meet socially sustainable and environmental criteria whenever possible

    12. The Four Components of the CSLP 2. Outreach and Education for children, youth, and adults on climate change and sustainable living options Youth Forum for Sustainability Workshops in Craik, Davidson, Eyebrow Schools Student field trip to HELP International Centre in Weyburn Sustainable Rural Alternatives symposium Davidson Trade Fair and Swift Current Enviro-forum Public seminars Resource library located at Palliser Regional Library Articles in local newspapers

    13. The Four Components of the CSLP 3. Community Action encouraging reduction of the ecological footprint of individuals and the community Implementation of the One-Tonne Challenge in the Mid-Lakes region Community members using more ecologically sound technologies (Examples compact fluorescent bulbs, low water use toilets) Idling Gets You Nowhere no idling policy outside the Town and R.M. of Craik Office

    14. The Four Components of the CSLP 4. Eco-Village - Sustainable housing development R.M. of Craik has made available 51.4 ha (127 acres) for Eco-Village Located south of the CSLP Eco-Centre Available for 10 12 families Interested people last met in the fall of 2004

    15. The Four Components of the CSLP 4. Eco-Village Progress to date (June 2005) Lot size to be 30 m x 30 m (100 ft. x 100 ft.) Road construction started Some preliminary proposals have been submitted Another meeting will be called of interested parties (summer 2005)

    16. The Four Components of the CSLP 4. Eco-Village Criteria Energy efficient buildings Provisions for water treatment and waste management Use of small acreage for production will be encouraged Demonstrations of completed projects will be available

    17. Related Initiatives Hemptown Vancouver-based company planning to build a hemp processing plant Construction planned for 2007 Production of a hemp fibreglass named Crailar after Craik Local production of hemp crop Store that will sell hemp products Test plot of 32 ha (80 acres) of hemp was planted (spring 2005) on the site of the proposed processing plant

    18. Related Initiatives HELP International, Weyburn, SK Focuses on contamination risk assessment and intensive use of green plants to absorb or break down contaminants in soil, sludge, sediment, and groundwater 1800 trees were planted around the Craik lagoon site in 2004 Trees help dry the ground around the waste site to help lessen moisture that causes alkali Working towards making Craik a zero-waste community Provides school programming

    19. Related Initiatives One-Tonne Challenge The Craik Community Challenge Mid-Lakes Region is attempting to encourage individuals to take the One-Tonne Challenge Activities include: Continuing to work on climate change and GHG reduction with students (K-12) Developing how-to conferences and workshops on GHG and energy use reduction topics Using the newly constructed CSLP Eco-Centre as a focal point of the Challenge Utilizing media

    20. Related Initiatives Outdoor Planting Plan Shelterbelts 10 groves of 856 trees and 1120 shrubs planted along Louis Riel Trail in June, 2004 Plants provided by Sask. Environment/PFRA and EcoAction/SaskPower Shand Greenhouse Noise barrier and wind break for the Eco-Village Habitat for wildlife Carbon sequestration

    21. Related Initiatives Display Gardens Native Garden Demonstrate and educate public about native plants in landscaping and to support conservation of natural areas Consists of wildflower, grass, and shrub varieties Xeric Garden Drought-tolerant plants Exotic plants suitable for Saskatchewan growing conditions Arboretum Low maintenance is long term goal Broad range of trees and shrubs

    22. Related Initiatives Forest 2020 Plantation Demonstration and Assessment Initiative - National Research Council (Canadian Forest Services) Objectives Achieve a specific harvestable target yield Reduce greenhouse gas emissions Create wildlife habitat To date 64 000 fast-growing hybrid poplars have been planted on 40.5 ha (100 acres) near the CSLP Eco-Centre Project manager has been secured Maintenance ongoing

    23. Related Initiatives The Craik and District Golf Course Adjacent to the CSLP Eco-Centre, Arm Lake, and proposed Eco-Village Nine-hole course recently converted to irrigated fairways and grass greens Operated on green principles such as: Composting of grass clippings Mulching around trees Use of commercial organic fertilizer Computerized strategic watering Future use of fertilizer from composting toilets

    24. Accomplishments Establishment of CSLP steering committee and subsidiary committees Completion of CSLP Eco-Centre Ongoing provision of seminars, educational programming, and tours Development of ecologically sensitive golf course and planting plan Success of restaurant operation and meeting room rental Partnerships Hemptown, HELP International, Forest 2020, One-Tonne Challenge Implementation of initial phase of Eco-Village Completion of a study on sustainable waste management options Awards FCM-CH2M Hill Sustainable Community Award - Royal Canadian Geographical Society Canadian Environment Award (won by Lynn Oliphant for inspiring the CSLP) Networking

    25. Challenges Securing sufficient funding for maintenance, promotion, additional initiatives Further community approval and education Growing dependence on current pool of local human resources Maintaining enthusiasm and momentum

    26. The Future Some Initiatives CSLP Eco-Centre Structural additions (roof deck, photovoltaic solar panels) Expansion of the gift shop inventory Improvement of parking area Development of new related initiatives Wind generation Biodiesel Zero-waste Completion of Eco-Village

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