St. John's Stewardship - Lundrigan's Marsh Traditional Cache
St. John's Stewardship - Lundrigan's Marsh
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Stewardship is "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted in one's care".
In October of 2004, the City of St. John's signed a Municipal Wetlands Stewardship Agreement ensuring the protection and preservation of Lundrigan's Marsh for future generations. This 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. Wetlands are conserved within one Management Unit within Lundrigan's Marsh. This management unit encompasses the majority of the Marsh (56.6 acres)
Lundrigan's Marsh is currently designated as an "Environmentally Valuable Area" in the City of St. John's Municipal Plan, defined as an area where important elements or features of the natural environment will be protected, maintained, and enhanced. As a result of the urban setting of Lundrigan's Marsh within the City of St. John's, this protected wetland acts as an important haven for wildlife admid adjacent commercial and industrial lands and serves as a symbol of the importance of balance between conservation and development activities.
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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