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: 

“ 

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. 

• To engage the multi-sectorial community 

of Greater Saint John in the collaborative 

management and restoration of our 

watersheds; and, 

• 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; 

• We build, re-build and retrofit our 

communities to restore water balance and 

improve the sustainability of the urban 

model; and, 

• We engage the attention, enthusiasm and 

support of the people of Saint John. 

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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: Annual General Meeting – Wednesday, June 24, 2015 

Attendees President, Craig Silliphant (P) 1 st Vice President, Brenda 

McCallum 

2 nd Vice President, Terry Cormier (P) Treasurer, Jean MacDonald 

(R) 

Secretary, Renée Estabrooks (P) 

_________ _ 

Past President, Don Shaw (P) 

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 Stewart- 

Robertson 

(P) 

Peter Wilshaw (P) Roland Gagnon (R) 

Present Codes: L=Lead P=Participant T=timekeeper Absent Codes: R=Regrets I=Invitee 

(P) 

Item 

Sequenc 

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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. 2 nd . 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. 2 nd . 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 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. 

Graeme 

S-R. 

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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. 

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. 2 nd . Treasurer’s 

Report Approved. 

Graeme 

S-R. 



Terry C. presented the Nominating Committee Report and reported that the 

nominations for Board were; 

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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 

With nominations for Executive consisting of; 

President – Terry Cormier [acclamation] 

1 st Vice President – Renée Morais [acclamation] 

2 nd 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. 2 nd . Motion Approved. 

Terry C. 

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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. 2 nd . Motion 

Passed. 

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

2 nd . Motion Approved, meeting adjourned. 

Craig S. 


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PRESIDENT’S REPORT 

Once again ACAP Saint John (ACAPSJ) has 

had a successful year. Foremost I would like 

to thank Graeme Stewart-Robertson for his 

efforts and successes in his first full year 

as Executive Director. The learning curve 

has been steep but Graeme has risen to the 

challenge. 

We also have been fortunate with dedicated 

staff members that have a sincere interest in 

the ACAP mandate. Over the past year Grant, 

Matthew, Rachelle, and Yvonne have worked 

efficiently and diligently to produce first class 

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. 

As our diverse project portfolio evolves, at 

the core ACAP will remain a true community 

leader with respect to environmental 

stewardship and sustainability. We have 

increased our collaboration with other 

organizations working on research and 

habitat projects in the St John River 

watershed; we continue to see successes in 

enabling volunteer engagement in the Green 

Network; and we are seeing improvement 

results in the water quality since the 

completion of the harbor cleanup project and 

the beginning of the rebirth of Marsh Creek. 

“ 

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 


EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR’S REPORT 

When I assumed the position of Executive 

Director in 2014, many of us defined ACAP 

Saint John as entering a time of transition 

and reinvigoration. With the completion of 

Harbour Cleanup, and a change in our fulltime 

staffing model, we saw the opportunity 

to reinvent this amazing organisation, while 

still retaining the core values that have 

sustained us for over twenty years. 

With great pride, I am able to say that 

the transition and growth of ACAP has 

continued over the past year, as we refocus 

on growing the sustainability of the Greater 

Saint John region, on issues of Climate 

Change, on restoring and conserving habitat, 

on building our scientific knowledge 

base and on redefining how urban green 

space are preserved and enjoyed while 

fostering inclusive environments. We are 

also continuing to cut expenses, build new 

partnerships, diversify our funding sources 

and communicate more closely with the 

people that make this community great. 

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 

“ 

OUR WORK IS DESIGNED 

TO BE SEEN, FELT AND 

EXPERIENCED THROUGHOUT 

THE ENVIRONMENT – 

FROM OUR WETLANDS 

AND COASTLINES TO OUR 

STREETS AND PUBLIC 

SPACES. 

community collaborators. Our work is 

designed to be seen, felt and experienced 

throughout the environment – from our 

wetlands and coastlines to our streets and 

public spaces. 

As a part of that incubation process, 

beginning in late August of 2016, ACAP Saint 

John will begin relocating its physical office 

and equipment spaces to the Social Enterprise 

Hub, a project of the Saint John Community 

Loan Fund. This newly-constructed shared 

office and enterprise incubation building 

will allow ACAP Saint John to further reduce 

its monthly rent and overhead costs, while 

also securing more flexible and modern 

workspaces and common areas for its 

employees. 

Looking back at this past year, I am thrilled to 

be leading ACAP toward new horizons, as we 

continue to uphold our excellent reputation in 

the community and as a voice of reason and 

hope where it is often needed the most. 

Graeme Stewart-Robertson, 

Executive Director 



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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. 


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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YVONNE REEVES 

MATTHEW MARTIN 

Yvonne is an Environmental Planner with a 

Bachelor of Community Design: Honours in 

Environmental Planning and Sustainability 

from Dalhousie University. She grew up in 

Northern British Columbia and moved to the 

Maritimes in 2010 to pursue her degree in 

Halifax before moving to Saint John in 2015. 

She is keen about a number of sustainability 

topics including community building, 

municipal climate change adaptation, coastal 

planning, green infrastructure, and rewilding 

our urban environments. 

Matt is an aspiring conservation professional 

with a passion for community and 

environmental health and wellness. Matt 

completed a Joint Major: Political Science/ 

International Development with a minor in 

Biology at the University of New Brunswick 

- Saint John in 2015. He has experienced 

many cultures and has worked in community 

wellness at the international level in Malawi 

and Ecuador, as well as, local environmental 

initiatives here in Greater Saint John. He is 

currently working with the local YMCA in 

their Newcomer Connections to welcome 

families from around the world to Saint John. 










RACHELLE HORNE 

GRANT STEEVES 

Rachelle was born in 1989 and raised 

in Sussex, New Brunswick. In 2014, she 

graduated from UNBSJ with a Bachelor of 

Science, majoring in Environmental Biology. 

Following graduation, she enrolled in the 

Chemical Technology program at NBCC to 

continue her pursuit of knowledge in the 

sciences. 

Grant was born in 1994 and graduated with 

Honours from Kennebecasis Valley High 

School in 2012. Immediately following 

high school, he enrolled in the Chemical 

Engineering Program at the University of 

New Brunswick Saint John for his love of 

math and chemistry. After 2 years at UNBSJ, 

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 

partnered with the World Wildlife Federation 

– Canada to host the third annual Saint 

John River Summit. The Summit brought 

together organizations from Maine, New 

Brunswick, and Quebec who are working 

on research and habitat projects in the St 

John River watershed. The Summit brings 

together groups from the region to share and 

discuss knowledge about the wellbeing of this 

important watershed. The summit enabled 

ACAP Saint John to share our success stories 

of environmental progress in Saint John. The 

City is the largest population center on the 

St John River and is located at a significant 

location where the river enters the Bay of 

Fundy. 

The summit included workshops, a trade fair, 

an environmental tour of the City, and a kayak 

tour of the Saint John Harbour. 

ACAP Saint John’s Water Ambassador 

programme is a new initiative designed 

to engage the youth of Greater Saint John 

in the management and appreciation of 

our region’s beautiful aquatic resources. 

Through the distribution of citizen science 

kits to local schools, we give an entirely new 

generation the opportunity to have a direct 

impact on monitoring the health of their 

local lakes, wetlands, creeks, streams, rivers 

or watersheds, while encouraging outdoor 

activity and environmental stewardship. 

Students will learn about water quality 

testing, how to visually assess ecological 

attributes of streams and riparian areas, 

measure stream velocity and flow, what 

makes a healthy watercourse, all while 

offering a variety of tools for identifying 

the amazing freshwater fish, birds and 

amphibians which are native to New 

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! 




TEN THOUSAND HANDS 

The Green Network is a partnership 

between ACAP Saint John and community 

stakeholders like the Fundy Regional Solid 

Waste Commission and the City of Saint 

John. This partnership has been designed to 

encourage individuals, community groups, 

businesses and schools to take real action 

(against the environmental degradation of 

littering and illegal dumping) by organizing 

community cleanups throughout the region. 

The Green Network continues to highlight 

the success of this volunteer based model 

as increasing numbers of people from 

throughout Greater Saint John become 

engaged in the hands-on grassroots 

management of their local environment. 

Eight tree planting events took place in the 

2015 season, allowing over 900 native trees 

to be planted in critical habitat restoration 

sites and wildlife corridors throughout Saint 

John. One highlight from the season was the 

first two tree planting events in the Courtenay 

Forebay by volunteers. The completion of 

Harbour Cleanup has created the opportunity 

to further restore the habitat in this formerly 

polluted area and revitalize it as a community 

asset. Trees planted in the Courtenay Forebay 

so far include: Butternut (Juglans cinerea), 

Black Walnut (Juglans nigra), Bur Oak 

(Quercus macrocarpa), American Elm (Ulmus 

americana), Black Cherry (Prunus serotina), 

and Silver Maple (Acer saccharinum). 

In 2015, the Green Network helped organized 

cleanups involving over 725 volunteers, which 

resulted in the removal of 1,877 kg of debris 

from the Greater Saint John area. 

In September, a large group of volunteers 

from TD Canada Trust helped to plant 250 

“living bird feeders” in the Manchester Bird 

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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REBIRTH OF MARSH CREEK 

The objective of the Marsh Creek Water 

Quality Monitoring project in the past 

was to retrieve and record as much data 

as possible prior to the ceasing of the raw 

sewage outfalls. Following the cessation 

of raw sewage deposition in late 2014, the 

objectives of the project continue, with a mind 

toward evaluating the recovery the water 

quality since this historic Harbour Cleanup 

milestone. Collecting samples and testing the 

water take place in five locations in Lower 

Marsh Creek for four weeks each summer. 

These tests are performed by summer 

students from the Chemical Technology 

programme at the New Brunswick Community 

College (NBCC). 

Six different tests are performed including 

testing pH and dissolved oxygen in the field, 

and testing total fecal coliform count, pH, 

orthophosphates and total suspended solids 

in the lab at NBCC. Analyses conducted by the 

ACAP Saint John have indicated substantial 

improvements to the quality of water in 

Marsh Creek in 2015. 

The objectives of this study were to expand 

our understanding of the environmental 

attributes of Courtenay Bay, the tidal marsh 

and estuary of the Marsh Creek watershed. 

Field studies were conducted to ascertain 

the occurrence of diadromous fishes and 

migratory birds within the watershed. 

This project found that despite a diversity and 

abundance of aquatic and brackish habitats, 

there were no anadromous fishes in Marsh 

Creek upstream of the tide gates on the 

Courtenay Bay Causeway, whereas American 

eels were found to be ubiquitous throughout 

all sub-drainages of the watershed. The report 

did not ascertain the reason for the lack of 

anadromous fishes; however, the occurrence 

of five flapper-style tide gates is considered a 

likely contributing factor. 

In the Summer of 2015, less than one year 

after Harbour Cleanup was completed, 

Gaspereau (Alosa pseudoharengus) were 

caught for the first time by ACAP Saint John 

in Courtenay Bay attempting to return to 

Marsh Creek. 




TIN CAN BEACH 

WITHOUT BORDERS 

ACAP Saint John has been using a 

placemaking approach for revitalization. This 

approach seeks to enhance a community 

asset in order to increase citizens’ happiness 

and wellbeing. It embraces input from 

the community to apply small design 

interventions to enhance an area based on 

the needs and desires of the community. Tin 

Can Beach was identified as an asset due to 

its access to the Harbour and natural coastal 

features in an urban priority neighbourhood. 

During the summer of 2015 ACAP Saint John 

reached out to the Saint John community for 

their ideas about Tin Can Beach. Three signs 

were placed around the City to encourage 

people to write down their thoughts, concerns, 

ideas, and hopes for this public space. The 

signs filled up with over 230 constructive 

comments from community members. These 

comments have already informed design 

decisions for the area and will continue to 

guide revitalization efforts. 

Without Borders is a regional greenway and 

protected areas initiative for Greater Saint 

John with the aim to share information and 

resources with local governments in working 

towards improving environmental protection, 

implementing a regional greenway, and 

increasing the quality of life and well-being 

of residents. The natural environment does 

not recognize the governance boundaries by 

which we organize land use and, therefore, 

developments that occur within one 

jurisdiction inevitably have an effect on 

neighbouring jurisdictions. 

A greenway planning report was written and 

was followed by a public opinion survey. The 

survey was conducted to gauge public support 

for a regional greenway and protected area 

and to understand the opinions and desires 

of residents for this type of project. The 

survey was completed by 760 respondents 

from the Greater Saint John area with 

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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SAINT JOHN WATER 

MANCHESTER BIRD SANCTUARY 

Lorneville Water Quality Monitoring and 

Robertson Lake Stream Habitat Assessment 

are multi-year monitoring projects for Saint 

John Water. Lorneville monitoring was 

executed due to a leak at the Lorneville Road 

Sewage Lift Station. Primary assessment 

was done in 2015 to obtain baseline data for 

comparison of the affected watercourse, as 

well as to be compared to 2016 monitoring to 

determine the natural recovery of the creek. 

ACAP’s role in the Robertson Lake assessment 

was to determine the probability of fish 

survival in the event that the water flow 

from Robertson Lake dam was suspended. In 

addition, mapping of fish habitat refuges and 

fish rescue planning were also addressed. 

Additional monitoring and mapping will 

be conducted in 2016 to account for annual 

and seasonal fluctuations, and long-term 

monitoring protocols will be established as 

Saint John Water moves forward with their 

Safe Clean Drinking Water Project [SCDWP]. 

ACAP has been working with the City of Saint 

John to revisit the only previous field survey 

and management plan of the sanctuary 

undertaken by ACAP Saint John in 2003, and 

build upon its research with in-depth longterm 

management recommendations along 

with public education initiatives. These 

will include the design and installation of 

interpretive signage at select public vantage 

points along the perimeter of the site and 

clean-ups of human debris from of the edges 

of the property to maintain a more pristine 

appearance, and to foster civic pride in the 

area. 

In 2015, a number of tree plantings and 

staking events took place with the help of 

volunteers. “Living bird feeders” were planted 

in the sanctuary. These plants produce 

berries for the birds and other wildlife and 

provide ground cover for the forest ecosystem, 

increasing biodiversity in the sanctuary. 




SJH-EMP 

OAKVILLE ACRES 

Beginning in the Spring of 2015, ACAP began 

to take ownership of the Saint John Harbour 

Environmental Monitoring Partnership 

[SJH-EMP] and its administration, charging 

ourselves with the immense task of uniting 

over two dozen stakeholder groups, ranging 

from government regulators, to industrial 

users, to academic researchers, all in the 

name of better science and a healthier 

harbour. 

This is a continuation of a multi-year 

project directed and funded by the Canadian 

Water Network [CWN], designed to, “build 

consistency in monitoring programs in the 

Saint John Harbour by understanding the 

spatial and temporal variability in sediment 

contaminants, macroinvertebrates and the 

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.” 

ACAP Saint John was hired by QM 

Construction, Ltd. to isolate and conduct 

fish rescue operations along 397 metres 

of an unnamed tributary to Salmon Creek 

located within the Town of Rothesay in 

Kings County, New Brunswick. The fish 

rescue was associated with the construction 

of a stormwater detention pond designed 

to contain a capacity of ~50,000 m 3 of 

stormwater storage by means of construction 

of earthen berms. 

ACAP was also engaged throughout the 

design and construction phases by the Town 

of Rothesay and CBCL, Limited, as this project 

was initiated as a response to the flooding 

that occurred in Oakville Acres subdivision 

during several rain events in 2008 and 2009. 


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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 

“ 

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. 

• 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, 

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; 

• We can share our costs, stretch our dollars 

further and create a healthy space that is 

innovative in nature; 

• We will collaborate on projects, share 

resources and work together to improve 

funding opportunities; 

• Our focus is on finding solutions to 

community problems by looking at our 

unique projects with a new lens; 

• We will set the tone for other organizations, 

and lead by example through our 

collaboration. 


SECRETARY’S REPORT 

“ 

ACCORDING TO THE BY- 

LAWS 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 

Renée Morais 

2nd Vice President 

Brian Comeau 

Treasurer 

Jean MacDonald 

Secretary 

Jeff Melanson 

Board of Directors 

Melissa Cooper 

Gordon Dalzell 

Mike Griffin 

Rob MacAndrew 

Greg Marquis 

Derrick Mitchell 

Tim Ryan 

Rick Turner 

Tim Vickers 

Past President 

Craig Silliphant 

Jeff Melanson, Secretary 



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TREASURER’S REPORT 

“ 

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 

Jean L MacDonald, Treasurer 


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. 


FINANCIAL STATEMENTS 

THE FOLLOWING PAGES CONTAIN THE AUDITOR’S REPORT 

TO THE MEMBERS OF ATLANTIC COASTAL ACTION PROGRAM, 

(A.C.A.P.) SAINT JOHN INC. 


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Address: 

ACAP Saint John, 76 Germain Street 

Saint John, New Brunswick, Canada 

phone: (506) 652-2227 

email: office@acapsj.org 

web: www.acapsj.org 

www.facebook.com/acapsj 

twitter.com/acapsaintjohn 

www.instagram.com/acapsj

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