Three projects in Hastings-Lennox and Addington counties are receiving a big boost from the provincial government.
On Wednesday, the Ontario government announced it is investing up to $4.5 million to help protect and recover plants and animals in danger of disappearing in the province.
The funding will be given to non-profit organizations, Indigenous communities and other groups through the Species at Risk Stewardship Program for projects that help preserve at risk species and their habitats.
“Our area is known for its natural beauty and wildlife which makes it a magnet for tourism,” MPP Daryl Kramp said. “These excellent investments recognize and fund the commitment of groups in our communities to sustain and preserve our surroundings, including at-risk birds, butterflies and turtles.”