[All] Reminder of Open House, Jan 20th re: Bald Eagles

[Deb Swidrovich]

Hi everyone:

I would like to thank Neil Taylor and Louisette Lanteigne for bringing
attention to the planned trail and bridge near the wintering grounds of a
number of bald eagles near Doon in the City of Kitchener.

I must admit that I am not a big fan of trails, but I do support trails that
are planned properly for recreational enjoyment and especially, to direct
human traffic away from sensitive habitats and wetlands.  It is my
understanding that bald eagles do not function well in close proximity to
humans, and there is a very real risk that these magnificent birds may not
continue to use the present area as wintering grounds should the trail and
bridge be built as planned.

As many of you have experienced in your dealings with planners and
consultants, the displacement of birds and animals is often considered
acceptable in terms of the return to humans.  In this case, it is
particularly disappointing to learn that the plan for these trails was
initiated and financially supported by the Walter Bean Grand River Community
Trails Foundation.

Please try to make it out to the Public Information Meeting on January 20th,
from 6:30-8:30 pm at the Banquet Room at the Doon Valley Golf Course Club
House to learn more, and to voice your opinion to those city
planners/councillors who may be in attendance.  It is critical that we
remind them of the importance of placing these creatures first.

See you there,

Deb Swidrovich
519-746-8403
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