Northumberland Land Trust has an ambitious goal to conserve 306 acres of regionally significant wetland and forest habitat in Brighton. This property will be conserved in partnership with Ducks Unlimited Canada, who have made great strides in conserving and restoring habitat, providing clean water and healthy wetlands for all waterfowl, wildlife, and people.
The Biddy Creek Wetland is located immediately South of the 401 Highway, off of Little Lake Rd in Brighton, ON. The property comprises two parcels of land that have limited accessibility. A regionally important wetland makes up 60-70% of the property while significant mixed woodlands comprising Black Cherry, Oak, Birch, Maple, Cedar, and White Pine make up a portion of the east most parcel. The majority of the property is zoned as Environmental Protection in the Northumberland County Official Plan and is a priority for conservation.
Update December 26: Over 92% of total acquisition cost has been raised, thanks to our generous donors.
You can help us with land acquisition costs for the Biddy Creek Wetland. These costs not only include the cost of the property itself, but the costs to support the acquisition process including staffing, biological studies, legal costs, land transfer taxes, and stewardship costs for maintaining the property.
Your support for NLT is an investment in the future.
Northumberland Land Trust’s mission is to establish and maintain protected areas in Northumberland County. Thanks to overwhelming community support, NLT already protects over 1,200 acres of land, representing a diverse range of critical ecosystems.
