Engagement information page showing proposed change

This page provided information on the proposed change to restrictions for this site that was used for community engagement. For information about the engagement and project outcomes visit the Dog on-leash and prohibited areas review main page.

Current restriction

• No current restrictions in place.

Proposed restriction

• Dogs on-leash at all times.

Signage

• Proposed restrictions identified by signs at each entrance, eight signs are proposed for this site.

Compliance

• Compliance will be subject to customer reports of non-compliance and investigated by a ranger.

Rationale

• Wetlands in our region have matured and established since they were initially developed.

• Many are now home to a variety of species of plants and wildlife some of which are vulnerable or endangered. Permitting dogs off-leash allows them to interfere with habitats, disturb nesting birds, chase wildlife and crush vegetation.

• Keeping dogs on-leash and staying within the designated paths protects our wildlife and allows young plants to grow.

• By protecting the proposed areas with dogs on-leash, dog owners can assist in preserving the long-term health of our wetland environments.

• This site has a large wetland system with a very high ecological value in an otherwise urban landscape.

• More than 50 species have been identified including eight bird species that are listed as threatened or near threatened in this region.

• Many of these birds rely on access to shallow water, including use of the fringing and aquatic vegetation for nesting and foraging for food.