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14 - The Canadian Champion, Fdday, February 4, 2000 New legisiation protects both species and habit , from THREATENED on page 2 pieces of legialation bave failed. SARA protects both the species and its habitat, and il wili do that by working with aIl levels of govemment. "Tbe concept I think is an excellent one," Mr. Hutton said. "It is very competi- tive with provincial programs as well as programs ai local level. Isis plan is very complimentary 10 Conservation Halton's 'Inspired by Nature' plan." The goverisment alto wants 10 protect tIse country's 340 species aI risk by creat- ing stewardships with landowners. "Wr recognize that govemnments alone can neyer recover specicsaiS risk, and that recovery plana can only be implemented fully with major grasa-roots support," Dr. Ewins said. Dr. Ewins said il is rare tIsaI landowners don't want t0 protect Canada's aI risk mme r pirotectlng species not found anywhere else in the world." .. w........................ species. He sited 'Operation Burrowing Owl' - un which landowners from Alberta and Saskatchewan saved tbe crea- turc from extinction - as a successful stewardsbip. -No one wanîs 10 be the reason wby a specirs gocs extinct," said Anthony Wesîenberg, a policy and communications analysî for tIse Canadian Wildlife Services in Hull, Quebec. When voluntary means fail, tIse federal govemment will offer compensation. "Protecting species ta everyofle's responsibility and nobody should be asked to bear an unfair part of the land," stated a press release from Envimonment Minister David Anderson.1 The govemment will offer compensa- tion by way of money or tax breaks. Wbilr not ail the details are hammered out, Mr. Weutenberg said the govemment bas the authority to stop people from endangering species at risk. "We are protecting species flot found anywbere else in tbe wortd," Mr. Westenberg noted. Wben Canada loses one species there is a danger that anotber species will also die. And then tbere is the buman loss as well. Mr. Westenberg said there's a plant that grows only in Canada and can be uised to take away some of-the pain of childhood leukemia. "Image if that species were wiped out. We don't know what we are missing. We share this planet with everything eIse, we can'tjust pave over it." But protecting species doesn't mean stopping progresa. "Legal protection of core habitat does not mean that ai devrlopment in that habi- tat must stop. I means development must occur un a manner that is consistent with the survival of the species," Dr. Ewins said.. Mr. westenberg said what the govern- ment does 10 save eacb species depends on tbe species itacîf. An action plan will be initiatrd to deter- mine bow beat to save species at risk. "The four organizations (the Canadian Federation of Agriculture, the Canadian Federation of Woodlot Owners, te Canadian Pulp and Paper Association and WWF tIsaI support thse legislation) believe that tIse federal govemment investment must foster many initiatives 10 recover wildlife ai risk of extinction," Dr. Ewins said. "SucIs an investruent would not only protect Canada's wildlife, but alto enaure a laating natural legacy for Canadians as we Isead mbt tIse new millennium." For copies of Canada's Plan for Protecting Speciesa t Risk: An Update visit Environment Canada Green Lane webaite at www.ec.gc.ca or caîl 1-800- 668-6767. REGION 0F HALTON NOTICE 0F PUBLIC MEETING HALTON'S DRAFT AQUIFER MANAGEMENT PLAN If you live in Milton, I-liton HuIs or the north parts of Oakville and Burlington your drinking water cornes from underground aquifers. Groundwater also provides our streams with much of their baseflow. Halton Region, in co-operation with other government agen cies bas developed an Aquifer Management Plan to provide for the long term management and protection of the Region's groundwater resource. Haiton Regionai Council is presently seeking comments on the Region's proposed Draft Aquifer Management Plan. Public nieetiinEs oni Haitoil's proposed eroundvater.stratcrv will ha hield as ollows: Where: Fcbruary 16 - GEORGETOWN - Town of Halton HuIs Council Chambers (Mapie Avenue) - 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Presentation at 7:30 PM). February 17 - MILTON - Hugh Foster Hall (adjacent Town Hall) - 7:00 to 9:00 PM (Presentation at 7:30 PM). For more iformation contact Steve Holysi aI 905-825-6161. Front Acton (519) 853-050>1 x 7134. Frons Georgetowen (905) 878-8113 x 7134. Nvw.regiot.ltaiton.ofl.C NEEI)Scontact the Cijampion TEAM The Peregrîne faican la considered endangered and ls habitat la threatened. Halton watershed. ricli with features Conservation Haiton's watershed includes 949 square kilomnetres of land drained by 17 watercourses that flow into Lake Ontario. iThe nafaral environment of the watershed iticludes niany unique features: -A major section of the world-renowned Niagara Escarpment is situated in the watershed complete with nsany geological ftaturea. - More tdta 25 per cent of the watershed la covered by forest which la impressive for its Golden Horaesboe laca- don. *Thse waterased is nih in cultural aud arcaelogical resourcea. Thae Crawford Lakte site, swithis a recostrued Iroquoian Village la thse nucleus of a 2.5-year stuly that ineludes mnoretida 100 nearby natve settlementa. - Thse watershed includes remtnants of thse Carrdlillan Forest Zone, thse rtehest vegetation zone in Cana8da, Ths zone ineludes 50 parcen of Ontario'&rare. tistexetansd enangerd pecie of planIts and aflal. Date/mne *from DATEUNE on page 9 Grace Anglican Church offers Religions of thse Word for eight consecutive wreks at 7:30 p.m. For details cati 878-2411. The Internet Career and Enspînyment Researchs Program is a free two-week course to help people find a job. Interestrd peo- pie must attends tonigbt's orientation session and sign-up at the Humas Resources Centre in Milton. For further information caîl 681-1140, ext. 230. 'Our Public Face - The Tip of the Iceberg' is the topic of the Bereaved Families of Ontario' s Share and Suppori Night at 7 p.m. at 190 Britannia Rd. E., Unit 1l, in Mississauga. For more information or questions, caîl (905) 507-2200 or visit the group's website at bereavedfamilies.org 'Discover witb Me' is a programt to help children lears about the eaeth and the environment using banda-on activities. The pro- grams runs from I to 3 p.m. and is available to cbildren aged 3- and-a-half 10 5 years old. itbe Qanabian CbamRpwn - Mîlfon's Choice - Since 1860 - - M