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 width="100" /><span class="style11">The <b>Municipal Election</b> is coming...</span>

<p style="font-weight: bold;" align="center"><big>October 25th, 2010</big></p>

<p><span class="style11">Make sure you find out where the Mayoral and Council candidates stand on putting a blast quarry next to an environmentally 

significant wetland.</p>



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<p>The OMB process is on hold.

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<p> Thanks to all who have attended our events or the OMB pre-hearing.

It is great to see such a large turnout at these events.

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<p>Thanks to those who have donated to Stop the Quarry - Save

Luther Marsh, Inc. Your help is very much appreciated!

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<h2>A Bit of Background... </h2>

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  <li>In 1991, a limestone quarry was proposed for land near the

Luther Marsh Conservation Area, also very close to the residential

areas of Monck and Damascus

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  <li>The quarry proponent is seeking licence to extract (i.e.

blast) 1 million tonnes of limestone per year

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  <li>In 2007, the Ontario Government approved the proposal, with

conditions attached, despite major concerns from the GRCA and others

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  <li>For the quarry to go ahead, the land must be rezoned. In

2007, the proponent appealed to the Ontario Municipal Board (OMB) to

force a decision on the rezoning issue, despite concerns from the

County

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  <li>The OMB process continues...</li>

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<h2>What's so Special about the Luther Marsh?</h2>

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  <li>It is a Provincially Significant Wetland, and one of the

largest inland wetlands in Southern Ontario.

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  <li>Several provincially rare species of birds nest in the

Luther Marsh, such as the Canvasback, the Great Egret, and the

Red-necked Grebe, as well as threatened species like the Least Bittern.

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  <li>Over 70% of Southern Ontario's wetlands have been lost, so

the Luther Marsh is very important habitat not only for nesting

species, but also for migratory species making stops to rest and feed.

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  <li>The Luther Marsh is used by many for birdwatching, hunting,

dog training, hiking, snowmobiling, and skiing.

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<h2>What are the Potential Quarry Impacts?</h2>

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  <li>Disruptions to nearby ecosystems from noise and dust.

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  <li>Disruptions to well water quantity and quality.

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  <li>Disruptions to the health and safety of the community due

to dust, traffic, and noise.

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  <li>Disruptions to water levels in nearby wetlands, including a

fen, which is a rare ecosystem in Ontario.

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  <li>Disruptions to water quality in nearby wetlands, for

example by changing pH and adding sediments.

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<h2>What can YOU do to Help?</h2>

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  <li>Come out and hear Bridget Stutchbury, David Lamble and Paul General on

May. 21st!

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  <li>Write a letter to your mayor, MPP, and MP voicing your

concerns about the quarry, and copy it to the editor of the local

paper.

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  <li>Donate money and/or time to your local citizens group (Stop

the Quarry - Save Luther Marsh, Inc.); mail: P.O. Box 32, Arthur, ON,

N0G 1A0 or email: <a href="mailto:info@saveluthermarsh.org%20">info@saveluthermarsh.org

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<h2>Who are We?</h2>

<p><strong>Stop the Quarry - Save Luther Marsh, Inc.</strong>,

is a group of concerned citizens from the Damascus/Monck community. We

are a non-profit group that has hired legal representation so that we

can participate in the OMB process and defend community interests,

including the health of the Luther Marsh.</p>

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