Supporting Local Projects to Protect the Great Lakes

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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 …

Increasing Investment in Greenlands Conservation Partnership

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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 …

1st New Operating Provincial Park in 40 Years unveiled

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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, …

Annual Day of Action on Litter

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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 …

Ontario Creating Urban Provincial Park in Uxbridge

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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, …

Partnering with Indigenous Leaders to Protect Great Lakes

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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 …