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HomeMy WebLinkAboutThe Citizen, 1989-09-06, Page 14PAGE 14. THE CITIZEN, WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 6, 1989. MVCA completes 20-year conservation strategy The Maitland Valley Conserva­ tion Authority (MVCA) has com­ pleted a long-term plan to guide Authority activities and projects over the next 20 years. The Maitland Conservation Stra­ tegy will focus the MVCA’s efforts on the most pressing soil and water conservation problems in the Auth­ ority’s area of jurisdiction, the Maitland and Nine Mile water­ sheds. “This sort of long-term plan is essential if we are going to solve our environmental problems”, not­ ed Authority Chairman Bruce Mc­ Call of Brussels. “We must focus our efforts on the major problems, and their real causes”. The Strategy addresses a num­ ber of major issues or problems, including water pollution and soil degradation. The Maitland watershed has serious water pollution problems, that result in most streams and rivers being unfit for recreational use. The agricultural soil base, cornerstone of the tbcal economy, is threatened by erosion and other forms of degradation. Wetlands, and other important natural areas are being lost to development. In addition a number of homes and other developments are at risk from flooding and erosion. “Conserving our local natural resources will require all of us to start considering how our actions affect the health of the environ­ ment,” said Mr. McCall. “I think we are already starting to do that through activities such as recy­ cling, but we have a long way to go yet.” The Maitland Conservation Stra­ tegy (MCS) follows the basic goais set out in the World Consrvation Strategy, completed by the United Nations in 1980. This document outlines an approach to the world­ wide conservation of natural re­ sources that can also be applied to the local level. Under the MCS, the MVCA’s general goal has been refined to focus on soil and water resources, the most significant and the most stressed resources in our area. The Authority's goal, to preserve, re­ store, enhance and sustain water­ shed soil and water resources, will be pursued through four program areas to deal with the major resource management issues: land use, development, land manage­ ment, and conservation area pro­ perty management. In the area of land management a number of practices can be identified that are having a damag­ ing affect on resources. Poor cropping and tillage practices lead to soil erosion, and pollution of streams and rivers. There are a number of other water pollution sources, including faulty private septic systems, allowing cattle access to watercourses, and poor manure spreading practices that must also be addressed. These lancl management practices, and others, must be replaced with alternatives that sustain soil and prevent dam­ age to rivers and streams. Many lands serve important functions when left in their natural state. Wetlands, for example, serve as wildlife refuges, help to cleanse water, and reduce flooding. When wetlands are converted to other uses, such as agricultural land or for urban development, the important functions of these lands are lost. The MVCA will continue to promote the maintenance of the small amount of remaining wetland in our area through the land use program. Dateline Monday, September 11 - 4-H Leaders' Workshop for Energy Conservation Club, Clinton Public School, Clinton 6 p.m. Monday, September 11 - 4-H Leaders’ Workshop for Looking Out For #1 Safety Project, Clinton Public School, Clinton 6 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 - 4-H Leaders’ Workshop for Good Foods Fast, Huronview Auditorium, Clin­ ton 10 a.m. - 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, September 13 - 4-H Leaders’ Workshop for Good Foods Fast, Huronview, Auditorium, Clinton 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. Thursday, September 14 - 4-H Leaders’ Workshop for Good Foods Fast, W.I. Hall, Belgrave, 6 p.m. - 10:30 p.m. When new development, such as homes or businesses are construct­ ed often little thought is given to just how safe the building site might be. One of the major concerns of the conservation auth­ ority is protecting property and lives from erosion and flooding. In the Maitland watershed over 600 buildings, mainly private homes, are located in areas that are subject to flooding, the Authority says. The MVCA’s development program will encourage new urban growth to locate in safe areas. Through the conservation areas property management program the MVCA will be reassessing how it currently manages its properties, to ensure that soil and water resources are being protected. The Maitland Conservation Stra­ tegy will be implemented over a 20 year period. A series of five year Ethel Carmen Bowes and Sheila Rea- gel from Elliott Lake visited with Myrle Bowes and family and friends for three weeks. Stan and Helen Alexander have returned home after visiting their son John and his family in Alberta. They also visited with other friends on their trip. strategies will be developed to keep the Authority on track towards its goal. 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