Ontario Nature continues to fight the Ontario Government gutting of legislation that protects at-risk species. This is unacceptable, so we’re taking them to court.
New rules that came into effect in July allow major industries like forestry, mining, aggregates, energy, housing and oil and gas pipelines to avoid strict (and necessary!) environmental standards intended to protect at-risk species and their habitats.
What does that mean?
It means that projects like subdivisions, roads, pits and quarries are protected more so than endangered and threatened species. We simply cannot stand by as industry is given carte blanche to pave, drill, drain and bulldoze critical habitats.
We are demanding justice for wild species.
Together, we need to raise $50,000 between now and the end of November to prepare our legal case and launch a public campaign.
Will you please support this urgent appeal with your gift today?
Ontario Nature members and supporters like you fought hard for our gold standard Endangered Species Act back in 2007. But now our leaders are failing to deliver on their promise to protect endangered species.
Our government abandoned Ontario’s most imperiled species, taking away the protection they desperately need. But we are here to defend the species we love.
Take action with your gift to Ontario Nature today. Please stand with us for nature, and justice, today.
Yours for nature—and justice,
Executive Director, Ontario Nature