Evaluate Wetland Threatened by Approved Arena Complex at Trent U!
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Shannon Hogan
8 years ago
Trent should be seen as an environmentally conscious school and a place that makes environmentally forward decisions. Growth is important for the school and it's also important for the community and the students, however, growth should be done responsibly!
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Sheila Potter
8 years ago
Disgusted. Disappointed. How can a place of higher learning set such a poor example in making such unenlightened decisions...
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Sarah Poole
8 years ago
As a former graduate student of Trent University, I am disappointed and anger about Trent's lack of environmental responsibility on this project. The University has always boasted about being a green, sustainable University, but it's recent actions suggest otherwise. Stop being hypocritical and take the proper steps in protecting the natural habitat on your property!!
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Andrew Jobes
8 years ago
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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.
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Crystal
8 years ago
It’s deplorable that a school with so many courses on environmental concerns, impacts and preservation would even begin to consider such a development.
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Merridy Cox Bradley
8 years ago
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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!
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Carly
8 years ago
I think it's absolutely despicable of a school like Trent that we even have to sign a petition to get them to evaluate this. There are DOZENS of professors in the School of Environment who are qualified to be able to evaluate this area.. and I'm sure they could wrap it into a curriculum or two!!!
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Tanya Pulfer
8 years ago
Trent - walk the walk don't just teach it
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JC Gonder
8 years ago
University Road and the wetlands along there are already under stress from the increased traffic using that route. Placing a high-use facility on top of and adjacent to these wetlands does not make sense when our goal is to have healthy habitats for both wildlife and humans.
The plan to locate this facility at this location is plain wrong.
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Katrice Baur
8 years ago
Don’t destroy this wetland. Move in the right direction not backwards
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George Ruetters
8 years ago
This is WRONG!
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Clare Black
8 years ago
Unbelievable that Trent University, a university that claims to be substantially sustainable would go through with this. Needs to stop!! Natural wetlands and the biodiversity within needs to be protected!!
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Fred Schueler
8 years ago
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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.
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Brian Wales
8 years ago
The greatest thing about Trent university is it's history of producing biologists/ conservationists. Of a high standard. Let's keep the conservation going at home, practice what you teach.
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Allie Anderson
8 years ago
Trent University should be a leader in development practices, which includes following the recommendations for environmental assessments of wetlands from the OMNRF. Trent can do better than the legal bare minimum requirements.
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Martine Cleary
8 years ago
As an educator who has spent hours playing and learning in these green spaces with children, I have seen the tracks of all manner of animals, birds, plant life and insects that lie and depend on this wetland. The proposed development has not been appropriately evaluated for the impact on this ecosystem. Trent University has a long history of environmental leadership, and would do well to remember its own values and principles.
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Debbie Jenkins
8 years ago
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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.
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Michael Conlin
8 years ago
It really is a travesty and for the sake of the future, this cannot be allowed.
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Anonymous
8 years ago
Wetlands and other natural features are required to be protected under the Provincial Policy Statement. They are some of the most highly productive ecosystems there are.
Furthermore, Provincially Significant Wetlands are protected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, The wetlands need to be evaluated to determine whether they are PSWs or not.
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Maureen Luckasavitch
8 years ago
Wetlands are a very important part of our Eco system. Protecting them protects our water quality and provides habitat for wildlife
Trent should be seen as an environmentally conscious school and a place that makes environmentally forward decisions. Growth is important for the school and it's also important for the community and the students, however, growth should be done responsibly!
Disgusted. Disappointed. How can a place of higher learning set such a poor example in making such unenlightened decisions...
As a former graduate student of Trent University, I am disappointed and anger about Trent's lack of environmental responsibility on this project. The University has always boasted about being a green, sustainable University, but it's recent actions suggest otherwise. Stop being hypocritical and take the proper steps in protecting the natural habitat on your property!!
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.
It’s deplorable that a school with so many courses on environmental concerns, impacts and preservation would even begin to consider such a development.
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!
I think it's absolutely despicable of a school like Trent that we even have to sign a petition to get them to evaluate this. There are DOZENS of professors in the School of Environment who are qualified to be able to evaluate this area.. and I'm sure they could wrap it into a curriculum or two!!!
Trent - walk the walk don't just teach it
University Road and the wetlands along there are already under stress from the increased traffic using that route. Placing a high-use facility on top of and adjacent to these wetlands does not make sense when our goal is to have healthy habitats for both wildlife and humans. The plan to locate this facility at this location is plain wrong.
Don’t destroy this wetland. Move in the right direction not backwards
This is WRONG!
Unbelievable that Trent University, a university that claims to be substantially sustainable would go through with this. Needs to stop!! Natural wetlands and the biodiversity within needs to be protected!!
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.
The greatest thing about Trent university is it's history of producing biologists/ conservationists. Of a high standard. Let's keep the conservation going at home, practice what you teach.
Trent University should be a leader in development practices, which includes following the recommendations for environmental assessments of wetlands from the OMNRF. Trent can do better than the legal bare minimum requirements.
As an educator who has spent hours playing and learning in these green spaces with children, I have seen the tracks of all manner of animals, birds, plant life and insects that lie and depend on this wetland. The proposed development has not been appropriately evaluated for the impact on this ecosystem. Trent University has a long history of environmental leadership, and would do well to remember its own values and principles.
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.
It really is a travesty and for the sake of the future, this cannot be allowed.
Wetlands and other natural features are required to be protected under the Provincial Policy Statement. They are some of the most highly productive ecosystems there are. Furthermore, Provincially Significant Wetlands are protected by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry, The wetlands need to be evaluated to determine whether they are PSWs or not.
Wetlands are a very important part of our Eco system. Protecting them protects our water quality and provides habitat for wildlife