Shelburne cites major mega-quarry concerns
In a hard-hitting letter to Environment Minister Jim Bradley, the Town of Shelburne has listed six major concerns about the Melancthon mega-quarry and set out stringent demands for a full Environmental Assessment (EA).
Simply stated, Shelburne’s position is that “given the magnitude and duration of the proposed Highland quarry operations, the livelihoods and quality of life of the people who would be adversely affected by the project for generations to come should it proceed, and the need to fully consider and evaluate the rationale for, the alternatives to, and the alternative methods – locations – of carrying out this undertaking, Shelburne urges you to only approve a TOR (Terms of Reference) document from Highland that proposes the preparation of a full EA, as promised by Minister Wilkinson, pursuant to Sect. 6.1.2 of the EAA,” the letter states.
http://www.citizen.on.ca/news/2012-02-09/Local_News/Shelburne_cites_major_megaquarry_concerns.html
That doesn't sound so "simply stated" but I get the gist. It is a relief to see that more people are beginning to understand what is at stake. This matter requires direct involvement so that we can be sure the right decisions are made for us, for our children and for our grandchildren.
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