Halton Hills, Ontario - Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills, on behalf of the Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans, highlighted today the Government of Canada’s investment in the Grand River Habitat Enhancement Project. Through the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program (RFCPP), the Grand River Conservation Authority will receive $25,500 to support the conservation of fish habitat in the Grand River watershed.
As part of the National Conservation Plan, the RFCPP was created to restore Canada’s waterways and to support the sustainability and ongoing productivity of our recreational fisheries. Given its success in ensuring a more coordinated approach to conservation efforts across the country, and high demand, the Government of Canada increased the investment in the Economic Action Plan 2014 to a total of $25 million.
The Grand River Conservation Authority will contribute to the conservation and restoration of our country’s natural environment and connect Canadians to our rich natural heritage. Under the third round of the Recreational Fisheries Conservation Partnerships Program, up to $1.2 million has been made available for 14 projects in Ontario.
Since 2006, the Government of Canada has taken important steps to conserve and restore our country’s natural environment. Details about the program can be found on the RFCPP Web site where you can also sign up for updates.
The Honourable Gail Shea, Minister of Fisheries and Oceans
Michael Chong, Member of Parliament for Wellington-Halton Hills
Crystal Allan, Natural Heritage Supervisor, Grand River Conservation Authority
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Hilary Prince
Communications Advisor
905-996-4974
Email Hilary.prince@dfo-mpo.gc.ca
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