The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority, in collaboration with Ontario Nature, has announced the contribution of 696 hectares of natural areas towards Canada’s target to protect and conserve 30% of our lands and waters by 2030, known commonly as the 30×30 target.
These natural areas include the McAlpine Forest Tract, Coldstream Conservation Area, Strathroy Conservation Area and Marsh Walk, McPhail Forest Tract, Chontos Forest Tract, Wawanosh Conservation Area, Bridgeview Conservation Area, W. Darcy McKeough Floodway and Conservation Area, Lorne C. Henderson Conservation Area, Warwick Conservation Area, and A.W. Campbell Conservation Area.
“These natural areas were extensively assessed by Ontario Nature and meet a national set of standards for protected and conserved areas,” SCRCA officials say.
“This means that the St. Clair Region Conservation Authority manages and stewards these sites in a way that supports biodiversity and provides wildlife with healthy places to live and thrive. Some of these areas also provide visitors with a place to play, relax, and connect with nature; while also ensuring they are protected from climate change impacts”
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority is located in southwestern Ontario and includes the Sydenham River watershed and smaller watersheds draining directly into southern Lake Huron, the St. Clair River, and northeastern Lake St. Clair.
The Conservation Authority implements programs to reduce the risk to life and property from flooding and erosion and promote water and land stewardship, forestry, wildlife habitat creation, conservation education, and outdoor recreation.
For more information, visit our website at www.scrca.on.ca.
