Wetlands

The College Ave Extension cuts through an ecologically sensitive and provincially significant wetland and wooded area and involves a new crossing of the Hanlon Creek right beside the Kortright Waterfowl Park. The new road would cross public land owned by the Grand River Conservation Authority. The ecological damage to the wetland and wooded areas would be immense and irreparable. Anyone who walks the trails in this area can tell you how beautiful and special this area is to both people and wildlife. The wetland forms a vital link to the larger Speed River Wetland which is a major deer wintering area.