Wabush Stewardship Traditional Cache
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Stewardship is "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted in one's care".
Wabush signed a Municipal Wetlands Stewardship Agreement in March 2005. The agreement represents a formal public committment by the community and the province to act together to conserve wetlands for waterfowl. It empowers a community to set aside important wetlands for long-term conservation within designated areas for the benefit of present and future generations.
Management Units are wetland or upland areas of significance to waterfowl and generally provide habitat for nesting, brood rearing and/or staging. In the care of Wabush, the management units also represent the first and last seasonally ice-free water sites of the migratory season, thereby recognizing the importance of Labrador West as a link in the inland migratory flyway.
There are 7 Management Units within the municipal boundaries of Wabush totaling 5030.73 acres. The Management Units together support a diversity of avian species and encompass a substantial land area which could incorporate education and interpretation projects, particularly in the area of the Jean Lake Rapids.
The conservation of wetlands depends not wholly on conservation plans or regulations but on the stewardship ethic of residents and visitors like yourself!
Why Conserve Wetlands?
1. Wetlands are among the most productive habitats in the world.
2. Wetlands hold water and help to prevent flooding.
3. Wetlands filter and purify water.
4. Wetlands provide a natural outdoor classroom.
5. Wetlands contain 35% of all rare, threatened and endangered species.
6. Wetlands can be used for recreational purposes (e.g. boating, fishing, hunting, and birdwatching).
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