The Blanding's Turtle is a threatened species, but thanks to an Ontario Municipal Board decision their habitat is staying safe! Mr. Gord Miller, who was previously the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. testified that wetland complexes must be afforded a higher degree of protection and they can't be isolated. With this decision, a housing complex will not be placed in the Kawarthas, and that stretch of shoreline will stay undeveloped. The good news is that though there may not be more housing going up, we can help you find the perfect waterfront property! Plus, maybe you can spot some amazing Blanding's Turtles in your backyard!
Created on Thursday, 02 November 2017 22:07 Two Provincially Significant Wetlands and 6.2 km Undeveloped Shoreline Protected Earthroots congratulates Gord Miller, former Environmental Commissioner of Ontario and Chair of Earthroots, David Donnelly, Friends of Fraser Wetlands and Curve Lake First Nation on this significant environmental victory! Blanding's Turtle, a threatened species PETERBOROUGH—The last significant undeveloped shoreline in the Kawarthas has been saved from a 58-unit housing development on Stoney Lake, immediately adjacent to Burleigh Falls. The Vancouver-based developer Burleigh Bay Corporation (BBC) had planned to build the community, plus 72-slip marina, fitness facility, clubhouse, guest cottages, swimming pool, parking lots...
The Blanding's Turtle is a threatened species, but thanks to an Ontario Municipal Board decision their habitat is staying safe! Mr. Gord Miller, who was previously the Environmental Commissioner of Ontario. testified that wetland complexes must be afforded a higher degree of protection and they can't be isolated. With this decision, a housing complex will not be placed in the Kawarthas, and that stretch of shoreline will stay undeveloped. The good news is that though there may not be more housing going up, we can help you find the perfect waterfront property! Plus, maybe you can spot some amazing Blanding's Turtles in your backyard!