About this organization
BARC programs connect the people of Hamilton and surrounding areas to the water at their doorstep. Hundreds of active volunteers contribute their time planting cattails in marsh areas, testing water samples, and monitoring the shoreline. BARC has taught thousands of school children about the creatures and plants that depend on a healthy harbour and what they can do to protect this ecosystem. And, as the voice of the community in the long-term plan to remediate the Harbour, BARC works with all levels of government, media, and the wider public to raise awareness and shift perceptions of what is possible.
Formed in 1991, the Bay Area Restoration Council (BARC) is a registered charitable corporation that represents the public interest in the revitalization of Hamilton Harbour and its watershed. For more than 30 years, the Bay Area Restoration Council has played a pivotal role in helping the community see the potential of a Harbour where nature can thrive.
