I do not think that the…

I do not think that the construction of highways should be made without adequate environmental assessments being done. Wetlands are a large part of our local ecosystems and support life in many different ways. This includes migratory birds, amphibians, fish, and insects. The highway will not only heavily damage local ecosystems, a critical habitat - but fragment them and displace wildlife.

Secondly, water quality will be heavily degraded by runoff and pollution. Runoff can contain oil, heavy metals and chemicals that can leach into the wetland. This is a provincially significant wetland and it would be a shame to run a highway through it.

Species at risk have also been seen in the Holland marsh. After these sightings were made, construction was stopped. It should be brought up and discussed - as we do not want to endanger the lives of these species at risk by destroying their habitat.

Hydrology would also be heavily disrupted. The Holland marsh naturally stores and regulates water in the area. This reduces flood risks and maintains groundwater levels. Highways can divert and block water flow.