An Urgent Call-Out from Ontario Nature, a non-profit citizens organization advocating for the protection and preservation of our natural heritage
Posted May 29th, 2025 on Niagara At Large
Our natural areas and biodiversity are under attack — again.
(The Ford government’s) Bill 5 is poised to further erode the already-weakened protections for Ontario’s natural areas, including wetlands. This is part of a troubling pattern — one where nature continues to lose ground.
The already weakened Endangered Species Act will be revoked under Bill 5, threatening vulnerable plants and animals many of whom depend on wetlands.
‘Special Economic Zones’ create lawless areas where all remaining protections can be removed, putting our remaining wetlands more at risk.
Rich in biodiversity, wetlands mitigate flooding, clean our drinking water and increase our resilience to the impacts of climate change. Losing wetlands means losing all those benefits.
In southern Ontario, we’ve lost more than 70% of our original wetlands. And 20% of Ontario’s species at risk—including all eight native species of turtle—depend on wetlands for their survival.
We can’t afford to stand by.
Please donate now <https://ontarionature.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fontarionature.thankyou4caring.org%2fprotect-wetlands&srcid=61109&srctid=1&erid=16458524&trid=0dc2955f-a719-4739-b5ab-6264fd62cdca> to help us fight Bill 5, protect wetlands and push back against this ongoing erosion of environmental protections.
To avoid potential postal disruptions, please consider donating online <https://ontarionature.thankyou4caring.org/page.redir?target=https%3a%2f%2fontarionature.org%2fprotect-wetlands&srcid=61109&srctid=1&erid=16458524&trid=0dc2955f-a719-4739-b5ab-6264fd62cdca> or call Hayley at 1-800-440-2366 to make your gift.
Together, we can turn the tide.
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Sincerely, Ontario Nature
About Ontario Nature – Since it was established as the Federation of Ontario Naturalists in 1931, Ontario Nature has been a champion for nature.
Our vision is simple: An Ontario where nature inspires and sustains us for generations to come.
Mission – To protect wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement.
A registered charity (# 10737 8952 RR0001), Ontario Nature represents more than 30,000 members and supporters, and 150 member groups from across Ontario.
For more on Ontario Nature, click on – Ontario Nature | Environmental Conservation Charity
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