Monarch Point Conservation Reserve protecting globally significant bird and monarch butterfly area PRINCE EDWARD COUNTY — The Ontario government has created the province’s first new conservation reserve in over 10 years. The Monarch Point Conservation Reserve will protect nearly 4,000 acres along the south shores of Prince Edward County – an area nearly five times the size of the Toronto …
Ontario – The Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, David Piccini, issued the following statement on Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. “On July 21, 2023, Ontario Parks is once again offering free day-use access to provincial parks to celebrate Healthy Parks Healthy People Day. This annual celebration is part of a global movement to promote the incredible health benefits …
Province investing $6 million to support 30 community projects focusing on clean-up and restoration GREATER NAPANEE — The Ontario government is investing $6 million to support 30 multi-year projects to help protect, conserve and restore the Great Lakes. These investments will help reduce plastic litter, excess nutrients and road salt entering lakes, rivers and streams, advance climate resiliency, and make …
Additional $14 million will help further protect natural areas such as wetlands, grasslands and forests BANCROFT— The Ontario government is investing an additional $14 million in the Greenlands Conservation Partnership to expand the protection of ecologically important natural areas and preserve the province’s natural diversity. The funding will help partner organizations such as the Nature Conservancy of Canada and the …
Bigwind Lake Provincial Park to provide more opportunities for year-round recreational activities BRACEBRIDGE —The Ontario government announced the location of the first new all-season, full-service provincial park in over 40 years. Located at Bigwind Lake Provincial Park near Bracebridge, the operating park will offer overnight and electrified campgrounds, backcountry camping, and a variety of four-season recreational activities, including cross-country skiing, …
TORONTO — David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, released the following statement in celebration of Ontario’s Day of Action on Litter: “Today, on this fourth Provincial Day of Action on Litter, I want to thank everyone who has taken action at home and in their community to help keep our environment clean and healthy. The Day of …
Planning underway to build Ontario’s first urban provincial park in the trail capital of Canada UXBRIDGE — The Ontario government is protecting southern Ontario’s green spaces by creating the province’s first urban provincial park in the Township of Uxbridge. This proposed park in the Oak Ridges Moraine would provide opportunities for people and families to enjoy the area’s natural beauty, …
Visitors now able to book daily vehicle permits in advance at 20 additional parks WASAGA BEACH — The Ontario government is expanding the advance day-use reservation service, available at select provincial parks. This year, 20 additional parks will adopt the service, bringing the total to 57 parks across the province. This expansion will help reduce overcrowding and provide visitors with greater …
Province investing in projects supporting Indigenous communities and youth to improve the health of the Great Lakes TORONTO — The Ontario government is investing nearly $1 million to support Indigenous-led projects and increased collaboration with Indigenous organizations and youth to help protect and restore the Great Lakes. David Piccini, Minister of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, made the announcement today …
Province’s third electricity price plan will offer a new option to reduce energy costs TORONTO – The Ontario government is launching a new Ultra-Low Overnight price plan as part of its plan to provide consumers with more ways to keep costs down, save money and take control of their energy bills. Starting May 1, 2023, customers of Toronto Hydro, London …
