Bay Robert's - Spaniard's Bay Stewardship Traditional Cache
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Bay Robert's - Spaniard's Bay Stewardship
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Stewardship is "the careful and responsible management of something entrusted in one's care".
The towns of Bay Roberts and Spaniard's Bay signed a joint Municipal Wetlands Stewardship Agreement in June 1997. The agreement represents a formal public committment by the communities 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 the Shearstown Estuary. The widely fluctuating environmental conditions that typify an estuary make it a challenging place for plants and animals to exist. Yet, estuaries are generally very fertile and support large populations of the species that are able to adapt to these stressful conditions. A myriad of wildlife species inhabit the Shearstown Estuary throughout the year. From late fall to early spring, waterfowl converge along the shores of Spaniard's Bay and Arnie's Pond to feed on the abundant invertebrate populations. Also, a number of shorebirds stop to rest and feed at the Shearstown Estuary during their fall migration.
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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