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<h1> Stop the <span class="style3">Wilson</span>
Quarry!</h1>
<h1> Save
<span class="style3">Luther</span> Marsh!</h1>
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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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<span class="style11">News:</span>
<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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