How can Queen Elizabeth II…

How can Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park be classified as “protected” if a massive quarry is allowed on its boundaries? I am strongly opposed to industrial activities that threaten Ontario's protected areas and do not support the creation of a crushed granite quarry just outside of the boundary of Queen Elizabeth II Wildlands Park, Ontario's second largest park south of Algonquin. Allowing a massive mining operation within five hundred metres of a unique and sensitive ecosystem will cause irreparable damage to the scenic beauty, uncontaminated lakes, and the abundance of wildlife that exist within and around its boundaries. This park is one of the most diverse and least disturbed natural areas found in Central Ontario, containing more than 50 landform vegetation patterns. Quarries and open pit mines are so very destructive, when all the soil, plants and trees found in the extraction area are removed, the temperature and chemistry of surrounding streams are altered, natural habitat is eradicated. There is a high probability of endangered species and species at risk in this region therefore protecting biodiversity as well as maintaining natural corridors and connectivity is very important. The Ministry of Natural Resources should be doing everything in its power to protect all the natural attributes of this area, instead of considering industrial activities that will threaten them. Please reconsider this proposal and DENY this quarry licence. Approval will most certainly critically affect public health and the quality of the natural environment. Please do not let that happen