Community Action

By elevating their level of knowledge and skills, residents of the community will have the tools needed to reduce the size of individual "ecological footprint" and therefore their community's "ecological footprint". An ecological footprint can be calculated by estimating the area of Earth's productive land and water required to supply the resources that an individual or group demands, as well as to absorb the wastes that an individual or group produces. Reduction of an ecological footprint can be achieved through various activities including the introduction of energy saving appliances and related household items, retrofitting of public and private buildings, improvements to waste and water management, incorporation of alternative energy and building methods in future construction projects, recycling programs and improved transportation options.


Local Food Production EcoAction Initiative (April 2008-March 2009) - The aim of this grant was to increase the knowledge of the community relating to local food production, including how to build and manage hobby and commercial greenhouses, vermi-composting, and many aspects of organic gardening. Also a community survey was completed that measured Craik's ecological footprint. For more information on this initiative - pdf.


To determine your personal ecological footprint go to The E-Xplainer.

One-Tonne Challenge (October 2004 through March 2006) - the Craik and area community was involved in Environment Canada's "Community One-Tonne Challenge" program. The Craik Community Challenge-Mid-Lakes Region engaged individuals in activities aimed at reducing personal greenhouse gas emissions.