Amidst current, less than encouraging government changes affecting nature conservation in Ontario, this year we have a stunning victory to celebrate: It was 40 years ago — in June 1985 — that the Ontario Cabinet approved the Niagara Escarpment Plan (NEP). Read more

Canada has lost one of its greatest environmental champions. We have all lost a gentle giant for natural heritage and conservation. In 1978, Ron was one of the founders of the Coalition on the Niagara Escarpment (CONE) and his vision and unrelenting commitment led to the adoption in 1985 of the Niagara Escarpment Plan, Canada’s first large-scale environmental land use plan. Read more

On June 12, NEF President Rob Leverty presented, at a public meeting, the highlights of our written submission opposing the housing development proposed for the lower Talisman lands in the Beaver Valley, Grey County. We emphasized the 50+-year history of successful efforts to protect the natural corridor of the valley and the water quality of the Beaver River. Read more