Alyx Denison and Stuart Ness, both Master's of Biology students at Algoma U, raised the alarm about biodiversity impacts at Tuesday's meeting of the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority
Although a proposal to build Hydro One transmission lines through Hiawatha Highlands was not supported at Sault Ste. Marie City Council last month, two Algoma University students are making their case to ensure the proposal remains off the table.
Of particular concern for Denison, Ness and colleague Jordan Winter is the risk to the biodiversity of the area that would be affected by the construction of the power lines."Research is conducted here and its extensive skiing hiking and biking trails make it accessible to everyone in our community," she said. "This park serves as a sanctuary where people can connect with nature, offering benefits to both their physical and mental health.
Speaking to SooToday after their presentation, Denison and Ness said they heard about the proposed power lines during a seminar by Jennifer Foote, a professor at Algoma U. "Dr. Foote framed it in her seminar and made it seem really pressing, like it's happening right now," said Ness. "That put a fire under our feet."
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