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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 […]
Concern expressed over destruction and restoration of Millennium Trail
By Sharon Harrison The impacts of construction on the Prince Edward County Millennium Trail – relating to the on-going Wellington trunk watermain and sanitary sewer project – were highlighted at council’s recent committee of the whole meeting. Representing the volunteer-driven Prince Edward County Trails Committee, chair Gregor Stuart shared concerns of the disruption and the […]
Cold Creek sub-division conditionally approved, with more studies needed
By Sharon Harrison Council voted 8-6 in a recorded vote to finally approve the proposed 870-unit Port Picton Homes Cold Creek sub-division bordering Sandy Hook Road (County Road 1) which had been up for re-consideration. Councillors opposed to the application moving forward were: Chris Braney, Phil Prinzen, Sam Branderhorst, Roy Pennell, David Harrison and Corey […]
Environmental groups say significant wetlands is ‘wrong place’ for children’s camp
By Sharon Harrison “The Prince Edward County Field Naturalists (PECFN) is well aware of the healing power of nature, and of the merit of the Campfire Circle camps, and what they provide to critically ill children and their families,” stated PECFNs Amy Bodman. “Nevertheless, PECFN cannot support this application because we believe it is in […]
Waring’s Creek groups invites public to celebrate achievements; learn about challenges
The Waring’s Creek Improvement Association (WCIA) is inviting the public to celebrate its achievements over the past 30 years, and to find out more about its fight to protect the environment and drinking water resources along the only remaining cold water creek in the County. The gathering is set for Wednesday, Jan. 15 at 7 […]
Loyalist Heights sub-division to be deferred for groundwater impact study
By Sharon Harrison The fifth revision for an application for the proposed (now 495-unit) Loyalist Heights sub-division off Sandy Hook Road was deferred at Wednesday’s planning and development committee meeting. That decision will move to council to be ratified. Councillor Sam Branderhorst brought forward the deferral motion so a cumulative hydrogeological (study of groundwater) impact […]
905-unit Sandy Hook sub-division denied at council
UPDATE OCT. 22: Amendments which would allow the project to move forward were presented at Tuesday night’s council meeting and lost in a 7-7 tie vote. The original motion from the planning meeting to deny the application was presented again, and lost in an 8-6 vote. It lost at planning in a tie 6-6 with […]
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 […]
