WE WON!! THE CITY FINALLY AGREED TO A PROPER EVALUATION OF THE WETLANDS AND THE ARENA PLANS ARE BEING DRASTICALLY REVISED TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL HABITAT!! THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE 682 OF US WHO REFUSED TO LET THIS BEAUTIFUL AREA BE DESTROYED WITHOUT A FIGHT!! WE WILL …
June 22, 2018
Final supporters
*** In signing this petition you are stating your support for a full evaluation of the wetland complex that will be impacted by the arena ***
Details below:
The plan to build an arena that will impact unevaluated wetlands on Trent University's campus, has been approved by the City of Peterborough. While it is not a legal requirement to assess wetlands for provincial significance, Trent University and the City of Peterborough should step up and properly evaluate the wetland, OR treat the wetland as provincially significant, as recommended by the OMNRF.
Indeed, the lack of attention to wetlands and wetland evaluation is a concern, but there are many more. They include: the filling in of a wetland, the conversion of a large meadow and forested area to over 500 parking spaces, the interruption of surface water systems, the loss of hydraulic connectivity, and the placement of this high traffic facility within a matrix of natural areas and significant wildlife habitat.
Of particular concern are the Trent Wildlife Sanctuary and the Archaeology Centre Wetland Nature Area, which support many wildlife species including Species at Risk. They also provide the community with an invaluable natural retreat, supporting our mental and physical well-being.
To compensate for infilling the natural wetland, the development plan includes the construction of a “man-made wetland”, a practice known as biodiversity offsetting. The scientific literature highlights the limitations of such projects, identifying that they rarely meet conservation objectives. Instead, biodiversity is generally lost and the function of ecosystems impaired. In Ontario, there is no provincial policy support for biodiversity offsetting.
Finally, while the proposal will “replant trees” it will degrade and replace existing natural ecosystems (i.e. forests, wetlands, and meadows) with an extensive development, have significant effects on the natural flow of surface and ground water, and reduce wildlife connectivity. Wildlife habitat will be lost and degraded.
This approach is unacceptable and environmentally irresponsible. We are calling for full evaluation of the wetland and wetland complex, which extend across the site and well beyond its boarders.
Our goal in creating this petition is to hold both the Trent administration and City of Peterborough accountable to well-established conservation principles - they need to do better.
Updates
May 3, 2018
FIVE HUNDRED SIGNATURES ARE ON THE BOARD!! THE MOMENTUM BEHIND SAVING OUR WETLANDS IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW!! I AM BEYOND EXCITED TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE DEMANDING BETTER FROM THE CITY AND TRENT!!
Reached 500 supporters
May 2, 2018
February 8, 2018
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! PEOPLE ARE FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE FACT THAT WE CANNOT LET OUR PRECIOUS WETLANDS BE DESTROYED FOR A PARKING LOT!!
Reached 100 supporters
January 30, 2018
161 Comments
no habitat should be destroyed anywhere without evaluation and salvage collecting of biological specimens. In this case the presence of "brown-maculata" Chorus Frogs - a population segment which has collapsed over most of its range - makes the habitat of especial value.
A number of species, including Species at Risk, depend on the complex of wetlands across Trent's campus. This development but also the de-watering activities that will be necessary to advance construction, will have negative impacts on the surface water and wetland systems.
As a Trent Environmental Studies grad I am stunned at the way the university is treating its own lands, in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. I was taught better policy than this, and I expect a higher standard from my university.
I originally came to Trent because the school advertised how much better it was than other Ontario universities when it came to an education in environmental studies. This shows me that they were more interested in my money then they were teaching the value of conserving wild spaces.
I find it extremely hypocritical of Trent, which has top-notch Biology & Environmental Science programs, to take this approach. Trent -- and the City of Peterborough -- need to step up and ensure that they are doing the right thing in terms of environmental protection.
No arena complex on a TRENT's wetlands and wildlands! No development without full environmental assessment (as we TRENT students were taught to employ)!
As a Trent alumni, I expect better of this administration in considering environmental impacts for their developments and indigenous consultation.
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WE WON!! THE CITY FINALLY AGREED TO A PROPER EVALUATION OF THE WETLANDS AND THE ARENA PLANS ARE BEING DRASTICALLY REVISED TO PROTECT OUR NATURAL HABITAT!! THIS IS A MASSIVE VICTORY FOR THE 682 OF US WHO REFUSED TO LET THIS BEAUTIFUL AREA BE DESTROYED WITHOUT A FIGHT!! WE WILL …
June 22, 2018
Final supporters
*** In signing this petition you are stating your support for a full evaluation of the wetland complex that will be impacted by the arena ***
Details below:
The plan to build an arena that will impact unevaluated wetlands on Trent University's campus, has been approved by the City of Peterborough. While it is not a legal requirement to assess wetlands for provincial significance, Trent University and the City of Peterborough should step up and properly evaluate the wetland, OR treat the wetland as provincially significant, as recommended by the OMNRF.
Indeed, the lack of attention to wetlands and wetland evaluation is a concern, but there are many more. They include: the filling in of a wetland, the conversion of a large meadow and forested area to over 500 parking spaces, the interruption of surface water systems, the loss of hydraulic connectivity, and the placement of this high traffic facility within a matrix of natural areas and significant wildlife habitat.
Of particular concern are the Trent Wildlife Sanctuary and the Archaeology Centre Wetland Nature Area, which support many wildlife species including Species at Risk. They also provide the community with an invaluable natural retreat, supporting our mental and physical well-being.
To compensate for infilling the natural wetland, the development plan includes the construction of a “man-made wetland”, a practice known as biodiversity offsetting. The scientific literature highlights the limitations of such projects, identifying that they rarely meet conservation objectives. Instead, biodiversity is generally lost and the function of ecosystems impaired. In Ontario, there is no provincial policy support for biodiversity offsetting.
Finally, while the proposal will “replant trees” it will degrade and replace existing natural ecosystems (i.e. forests, wetlands, and meadows) with an extensive development, have significant effects on the natural flow of surface and ground water, and reduce wildlife connectivity. Wildlife habitat will be lost and degraded.
This approach is unacceptable and environmentally irresponsible. We are calling for full evaluation of the wetland and wetland complex, which extend across the site and well beyond its boarders.
Our goal in creating this petition is to hold both the Trent administration and City of Peterborough accountable to well-established conservation principles - they need to do better.
Updates
May 3, 2018
FIVE HUNDRED SIGNATURES ARE ON THE BOARD!! THE MOMENTUM BEHIND SAVING OUR WETLANDS IS ABSOLUTELY UNSTOPPABLE RIGHT NOW!! I AM BEYOND EXCITED TO SEE SO MANY PEOPLE DEMANDING BETTER FROM THE CITY AND TRENT!!
Reached 500 supporters
May 2, 2018
February 8, 2018
THIS MOMENTUM IS ABSOLUTELY ELECTRIC!! PEOPLE ARE FINALLY WAKING UP TO THE FACT THAT WE CANNOT LET OUR PRECIOUS WETLANDS BE DESTROYED FOR A PARKING LOT!!
Reached 100 supporters
January 30, 2018
161 Comments
The wetland slated for development may have local, provincial or national significance. As it is accessible by road, the highest and best use may be as an ecological teaching tool rather than a pile of concrete. Carefully evaluate your choices!
no habitat should be destroyed anywhere without evaluation and salvage collecting of biological specimens. In this case the presence of "brown-maculata" Chorus Frogs - a population segment which has collapsed over most of its range - makes the habitat of especial value.
A number of species, including Species at Risk, depend on the complex of wetlands across Trent's campus. This development but also the de-watering activities that will be necessary to advance construction, will have negative impacts on the surface water and wetland systems.
As a Trent Environmental Studies grad I am stunned at the way the university is treating its own lands, in the pursuit of the almighty dollar. I was taught better policy than this, and I expect a higher standard from my university.
I originally came to Trent because the school advertised how much better it was than other Ontario universities when it came to an education in environmental studies. This shows me that they were more interested in my money then they were teaching the value of conserving wild spaces.
I find it extremely hypocritical of Trent, which has top-notch Biology & Environmental Science programs, to take this approach. Trent -- and the City of Peterborough -- need to step up and ensure that they are doing the right thing in terms of environmental protection.
No arena complex on a TRENT's wetlands and wildlands! No development without full environmental assessment (as we TRENT students were taught to employ)!
As a Trent alumni, I expect better of this administration in considering environmental impacts for their developments and indigenous consultation.
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The wetland slated for development may have local, provincial or national significance. As it is accessible by road, the highest and best use may be as an ecological teaching tool rather than a pile of concrete. Carefully evaluate your choices!