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The Fraser Information Society
The Fraser Information Society (FIS) is dedicated to community education on environment and development. 
The Society operates several long-term projects out of the Port Haney Resource Centre in Maple Ridge, British Columbia, Canada.
Campaign for Pesticide Reduction! Maple Ridge. Find out more.
We propose that environmental
and stewardship groups form the Ridge Meadows Environmental Council. Find out more.
Now Recruiting Volunteers!
No garden of your own? Come plant in the Port Haney Urban Organic Garden.
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New Board Elected at AGM
Two new directors were elected to the Board at the annual general meeting on October 13, 2005. Our thanks to departing directors Pat Senft, Selene Jacobson and Jan Westlund for their outstanding contributions.
Autumn Tip
The Northwest Coalition for Alternatives to Pesticides suggests how to avoid fleas without using pesticides.
Fleas have been called "the bane of every dog and cat owner." If you feel that way, here are common sense ways of controlling flea problems.
• Wash your pet's bedding regularly. It's a common place for flea eggs to develop and hatch.
• Flea comb your pet as often as necessary.
• Try a flea trap. Studies have found they catch between 10% and 95% of the fleas in a room.
• Vacuum often. Vacuuming can remove over 95% of the fleas in an area.
• If your pet brings fleas in from outdoors, consider using flea-eating nematodes (tiny worms) in areas where your pet spends time.
To see NCAP's information about managing fleas, click http://www.pesticide.org/fleas.html.
Growing Pains
This site is still growing. We apologise if some buttons lead to dead ends just yet. Please do share your suggestions for improvement.
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