The Ontario Government is investing thousands into local wetlands and forests through the Great Lakes Local Action Fund.
On Friday, March 24th, Member of Provincial Parliament for Milton Parm Gill was joined by MPP Effie Triantafilopoulos, MPP Natalie Pierre and members of Conservation Halton to announce a $56,400 investment in Root’s Ridge Nature Reserve Wetland and Forest.
“Proud that our government continues to invest in Conservation Halton to restore wetlands and forests in the Bronte Creek watershed,” says MPP Gill. “Our government will continue to take strong action to help preserve the natural habits that are part of the Niagara Escarpment and support innovative projects led by Conservation Halton.”
This project will help restore wetlands and forests in the headwaters of Bronte Creek watershed along the edge of the Niagara Escarpment. Community Volunteers will help in planting and habitat installation activities and will learn about the importance of ecosystems in improving water quality and mitigating the impacts of climate change.
“By restoring forests and wetlands and engaging our partners in this work, our project will strengthen local ecosystems and contribute to a healthier watershed,” says Hassaan Basit, President, and CEO of Conservation Halton. “We are grateful to the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks for investing in our work and for their continued commitment to protecting the Great Lakes and connecting watercourses.”
This project is one of 38 community-based projects to receive $1.9 million in funding from the Great Lakes Local Action Fund.
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