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Index of Subjects As I understand it (I've only lived in this area for 25 years.), Conrad's has a very long history of recreational use--especially for nighttime drunken bonfire parties! Removing an official "designation" will not change this. Even after the hurricane, when the boardwalk was wrecked, and even when the bridge was closed, beach traffic was unabated. I personally dislike the dogs off-leash, but that's neither here nor there. Lots of people love the place and consider it their own. If the "park" designation is removed, and the boardwalk isn't maintained, people will trample the dunes. We have to prevent further development though. We need to find the best strategy to gain this end. Jane -----Original Message----- From: naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca [mailto:naturens-owner@chebucto.ns.ca]On Behalf Of iamclar@dal.ca Sent: Monday, August 27, 2007 2:47 PM To: naturens@chebucto.ns.ca Subject: RE: [NatureNS] Potentially bad plans, Conrad Beach, HRM Thanks Jane: The following info from a concerned local "committee"member, and might be a useful point. Cheers, Ian Unfortunately, Conrod Beach currently as two designations: a park and a protected beach. It does not have any infrastructure, and the Dept. of Natural Resources does acknowledge and emphasize the ecological value over the recreational value. However, the department does not seem to have the manpower to police & protect the ecosystem adequately. I would like to see environmental groups lobby the provincial government to remove the Park designation from Conrod Beach. As long as it has a dual designation, the public will tend to view the beach as an area ripe for recreational development, instead of as a protected nature preserve. Caren Mofford Quoting David&Jane Schlosberg <dschlosb-g@ns.sympatico.ca>: > Thanks for the "heads up", Ian. We are sending a snailmail letter today. I > hope everyone will do likewise. > Jane > >
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