Poisoning Canada's water

Poisoning Canada's water
More on the quarry, and a petition
An American hedge fund is about to break ground on a massive mining project that could poison a million people's drinking water and the headwaters for five major rivers, would create an open pit deeper than Niagara Falls and decimate thousands of acres of lush farmland -- and we have 4 days to stop them.

For years, Highland Companies deceived residents, posing as a potato farming company and quietly buying up thousands of acres of land from local farmers. Then, it was suddenly revealed that the massive plot of farmland would be converted into a limestone quarry -- a 2300 acre pit so deep it would seriously interfere with the ground water system in the region. But, in order to start digging, Highland must win approval from Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey.

Jeffrey is taking 4 more days to consider public opinion on this quarry before making her decision. We can deliver an overwhelming wave of opposition to Highland's destructive plan. Sign the petition, forward it to everyone and it will be submitted to Jeffrey before the consultation period ends.

Minister of Natural Resources Linda Jeffrey:

We call on you to refuse Highland Companies' application to build a mega-quarry in Ontario that would threaten drinking water, farm land and vital river and forest habitat. We stand with the Minister of the Environment and concerned community residents in opposition to this destructive quarry project.

http://www.avaaz.org/en/stop_the_quarry/?vl