Call to Action - Preserving our Natural Heritage

Here is a direct link to the TRCA - please let them know that you believe in the value of a natural shoreline and include your comments in their workbook. Page 9 offers the very best alternative for the East Segment: Grey Abbey to East Point Park. The TRCA should keep the trail at the top of the bluffs, where it currently is and choose the 'Do Nothing Alternative'.

They need to hear from you before February 11, 2016 - here is the workbook for you to submit your comments:


http://www.trca.on.ca/dotAsset/217818.pdf




Jennifer @ 416-871-5132 jenfalvy@hotmail.com

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