City hires manager for Petrie Island protection
Posted Jul 27, 2010 By Charelle Evelyn
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Tweet ThisEMC News – The City of Ottawa has the long-term future of Petrie Island in mind with the recent hiring of a consultant to develop a management plan for the island.
According to Kevin Jones, a planner in the city’s parks, recreation and culture department, the position was filled just before the start of summer. The job of the consultant is to design a plan that will provide long-term protection for the various and significant ecological features and functions of Petrie Island. This has to be balanced with the island’s recreational use.
“Most people are aware of the beach and recreational features, but there’s a whole other part to the island,” said Mr. Jones. About 90% of the island is designated as an urban natural feature, which is protected by the city.
“The plan is trying to give us direction on how to balance the two to protect the natural ecology.”
For the full story, please see the July 29 edition of the EMC.
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