PADDLE THE GRAND R. EVENT

Yesterday's Waterloo Region Record carrys this story and event. The title is "Paddle the Grand event aims to raise opposition to mega-quarry proposal". We are of course referring to the proposed limestone quarry near the headwaters of the Grand River as well as others. The size of this quarry is unprecedented both in surface area and depth as it will be 200 feet deep.

The Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) has expressed concerns with the province regarding possible impacts to groundwater. Local citizens and even those from as far away as Toronto have been speaking and protesting in opposition to this project for nearly two years.

The multtiude of issues include destruction of farmland, massive pumping and removal of groundwater and destruction of natural habitat. Other issues may arise simply based on the magnitude of the project. The Paddle the Grand event will start on Sunday at 9 am., 10,11 and noon from the Canoeing the Grand headquarters at 3734 King St. E. in Kitchener.