Ernie Eves Government Commits $1 Million To Protect And Enhance Fish And Wildlife
TORONTO - The province, through Ontario's Living Legacy, is spending $1 million for 78 projects to protect and enhance fish and wildlife across Ontario, Natural Resources Minister Jerry Ouellette announced today.
"Our goal is to protect and enhance fish and wildlife while improving recreation opportunities," said Ouellette. "We want to give everyone kids and grown-ups the opportunity to enjoy the great natural resources Ontario has to offer, now and in the future."
The funding, under the Ontario's Living Legacy Fish and Wildlife Protection and Enhancement program, will be used for 78 enhancement and restoration projects such as take a kid fishing' projects, restoring muskie habitat, caribou collaring, lake rehabilitation and fish stocking projects.
The ministry is working with local fish and game clubs, conservation groups, students and volunteers to complete the projects by the end of 2004.
In the last four years, Ontario's Living Legacy has contributed $16 million to more than 800 fish and wildlife projects.
Ontario's Living Legacy is the largest natural heritage protection program in Ontario history created by the Ernie Eves government.
Contact:
Kim Groenendyk
Minister's Office
(416) 314-2301
Chris Brousseau
Ministry of Natural Resources
(705) 755-1231
