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Turtles holding ground in court – Day 1, 2 and 3 PECFN reports
Turtles gained a small victory over turbines in the first day of a Toronto appeal court hearing on Tuesday. The first of three planned days in court, was a promising one for Prince Edward County Field Naturalists and their supporters, as the Ontario Divisional Court panel, led by Justice Ian Nordheimer, ruled that wind company […]
Tribunal allows PECFN appeal, revokes approval of Ostrander project
The endangered Blanding’s turtle has helped the Prince Edward County Field Naturalists take down turbines. The Environmental Review Tribunal has allowed the appeal of the Ostrander Point Project by PECFN on grounds of serious and irreversible harm to the natural environment, and has revoked the approval of the project by the Director, Ministry of the […]
As tribunal continues, naturalists nominate PECFN for award
Kingston Field Naturalists and Quinte Field Naturalists have nominated Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) for the W.E. Saunders Natural History Award from Ontario Nature. The nomination describes PECFN’s commitment to preserving the PEC South Shore IBA saying: “Appealing against the Ostrander Point approval is a David versus Goliath task! The difficulty is immense, but […]
New Barn Swallow nesting structure erected at Prince Edward Point
Barn Swallows are expected to begin arriving at Prince Edward Point in April and thanks to efforts of local naturalists and support of the public, their new home is waiting. Members and supporters of South Shore Joint Initiative (SSJI), Prince Edward Point Bird Observatory (PEPtBO) and Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) were elated […]
Campaign results in promise to build new structure for Barn Swallows
UPDATE FEB. 28: The work of local naturalists and support of the public has resulted in a commitment by the Canadian Wildlife Service (CWS) to erect a Barn Swallow alternate nesting structure at the site of the former nesting shed at Point Traverse by March 31. Cheryl Anderson reports the culmination of the campaign during […]
Obituaries Countylive.ca – 2022
* * * MARIE DENISE MARKLAND – May 26, 1940 – December 31, 2022 – Denise Markland (nee Blache), age 82, entered into rest on Saturday, December 31, 2022 at the Belleville General Hospital. Predeceased by her parents Oscar & Marguerite Blache (nee Lapierre) and loving wife of the late Harold. Denise was the loving […]
Prince Edward County environmental groups and friends protest Bill 23
By Sharon Harrison Protesters at MPP Todd Smith’s office Thursday let him, the Ford government and the public know that farmland, wetlands and greenbelt – the things that make Prince Edward County naturally unique – could all be in jeopardy if the provincial government gets its way and goes ahead with the ‘More Homes Built […]
Environmental groups plan to protest Bill 23 at MPP Smith’s office Nov. 24
The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists, joined by other local environmental organizations, are planning to protest the provincial government’s Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, on Thursday, Nov. 24 from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at Bay of Quinte MPP Todd Smith’s office. Gerry Jenkison, of PECFN, notes the public is urged to join […]
Protecting endangered natural heritage – one plant found only in the County
The only known populations of the endangered four-leaved milkweed in Canada – are in Prince Edward County. “It’s quite astounding,” said local botanist and County resident Sheila Kuja. “How remarkable is that?” This and other informative nuggets of information about the County’s natural heritage were shared by Kuja in a recent presentation to the Environmental […]
More time given as draft Official Plan concerns voiced by public and council
By Sharon Harrison More time will be given to council, staff and the public for revisions to be considered for Prince Edward County’s draft Official Plan. At a Special Committee of the Whole meeting, the public was given further opportunity to voice concerns, provide comments and ask questions about revisions to the County’s Official Plan, […]
