Toronto Islands © John Vetterli CC BY-SA 2.0
Statement
Ontario Nature supports three of our Nature Network groups – Toronto Field Naturalists, Toronto Ornithological Club and Toronto Nature Stewards – in their opposition to the proposal to expand Billy Bishop airport to accommodate jets. Natural areas along Toronto’s waterfront are vital stopovers for migratory birds, home to many aquatic and terrestrial species, and premier public greenspaces that would be significantly impacted by an airport expansion.
Check out the resources from Toronto Field Naturalists for more information – Jets Over Nature: The True Cost of Island Airport Expansion.
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Contact
- John Hassell, Ontario Nature, johnh@ontarionature.org, 416-786-2171
About
Ontario Nature protects wild species and wild spaces through conservation, education and public engagement. A charitable organization, Ontario Nature represents 9,500 members, 130,000 supporters and 150 member groups from across Ontario.
We acknowledge that there are 46 treaties and other agreements that cover the territory, now called Ontario, and our roles and responsibilities as Treaty partners. We recognize the inherent rights and responsibilities of Indigenous Nations, who have cared for and governed Turtle Island since time immemorial.