Overview
Ripple Pond Proposed Ecological Reserve is an area identified for protection under the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Act. The Provincial Government asked the Wilderness and Ecological Reserves Advisory Council (WERAC) to engage the public on this site and make recommendations about future protection.
The proposed Ripple Pond reserve is a special place for local people and wildlife. The moist climate of the Avalon forest creates habitats where many rare lichen species thrive. Whether you are a hunter, angler, a near-by seasonal cabin owner, or a frequent paddler within the Colinet River watershed, this place likely holds memories and meaning to you, your families, and your communities. Conserving this wild space means that it will stay the same for generations to come. Reserves like this one are intended to be places where locals and visitors alike can enjoy hunting, fishing, camping, snowmobiling, boating, and other outdoor activities, just as they do now.
The Provincial Government would like to thank all who participated in the engagement and consultation process. The information received will be reviewed by WERAC and the Department of Environment and Climate Change to inform a decision on whether to proceed with provisional protection.
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Quick Facts
Size: ~70 km2
Location: Central Avalon (west of the Salmonier Line, Route 90)
Key Features:
- Represents the Avalon Forest Natural Region. See Newfoundland Ecoregions (arcgis.com) for more details.
- Ribbed moraines (large wavy ridges formed by glaciers) create unique forest patterns.
- Moist climate creates a forest rich in lichens.
- Relatively wild, with little human development.
- Contains a large part of the Colinet River watershed and its wetlands.
- Close to community and cabin areas, making it a popular wilderness recreation spot.
Privacy Statement
The collection of information is done under the authority of section 61(c) of the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015, for the purpose of collecting public feedback on the proposed protected area.
Any personal information that may be received will be governed in accordance with the Access to Information and Protection of Privacy Act, 2015 and will only be used for the purpose of planning, engagement, and reporting back regarding the proposed protected area.
If you have any questions about how this information will be collected, used, and disclosed, please contact the Department of Environment and Climate Change ATIPP Coordinator at atippecc@gov.nl.ca.
Contact Us
If you have any questions or comments, please contact the WERAC Secretariat at 709 632-0843 or werac@gov.nl.ca.