The Friends of Swan Lake Park, a group of Markham residents committed to saving Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park (located north of 16th Avenue, at 25 Swan Park Road), recently announced the results from a survey completed by attendees at their first public meeting on March 9 to discuss the issues in the park. Over 180 Markham residents were in attendance.
The park is home to over 90 species of birds and mammals. The Friends of Swan Lake Park (FOSLP) group says that “Swan Lake is dying, most fish have died, and plants cannot survive in the murky water. The lake contains bacteria that can be harmful to animals and humans and seven invasive plant species are overtaking
the park.”
Fred Peters, spokesperson for the Friends of Swan Lake Park, says that the survey results reinforce the group’s commitment to saving Swan Lake and for restoration of the environmental elements in both Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park.
The survey’s 99 respondents clearly endorsed a policy that involved investment in sustainable solutions and restoration of the aquatic and land based habitat. 98% supported the investment in long-term sustainable solutions, 91% supported restoration of the aquatic life in the lake, while 80% supported restoration of the land based habitat. 94% felt that it was important to establish a long-term Stewardship Plan for Swan Lake and Swan Lake Park.
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