WHEREAS people in Wilmot deserve to have their clean drinking water protected, and
WHEREAS farmland in Wilmot needs to be protected, and
WHEREAS the proposal by Jackson Harvest Farms Ltd., for the Hallman Pit puts Wilmot's water at an increased vulnerability; and
WHEREAS operations at the proposed Hallman Pit will negatively impact our rural communities; and
WHEREAS communities deserveto be assured that there will be no negative impacts to the safety and quality of the air they breath
WHEREAS prime agriculture lands should be protected for food production
WHEReAS extraction of natural capitol (sand and gravel) in an area protected under the Source Protection Plan (a recharge area for the Waterloo Moraine) presents an unacceptable increased risk to our drinking water
WE THE UNDERSIGNED petition the Wilmot Township Council to oppose the Jackson Harvest Farms proposal for the Wilmot township Gravel Pit
The proposed gravel pit and ash fault recycling plant has probably already informed you of the health risks associated with dust in the air and chemical oxidization from ground ash fault. This pollution will negatively impact the area and change the neighbouring farm lands, to impacting the water we drink with pride.
Aside for the individual health concerns, think about the devastation in proceeding with the proposal. For the community, town and council.
Between negatively impacting family health and the environment, you face the realization of decreasing property values and changing the footprint to this place we call home.
The financial benefit of the pit is far less than baring the costs and liabilities your assembly can handle as it needs to consider safety.
We trust in your judgement to protect our families and your community.
Thank you.
Thank you