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Cooper Marsh Conservation Area, Ontario

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LINK: http://www.rrca.on.ca/view.php?id=52

Description

Situated in the Lake St. Francis area of the St. Lawrence River, Cooper Marsh Conservation Area offers an attractive interpretation of marshland, treed swamp, upland meadows, forested areas, wildflower fields, isolated ponds, meandering streams and agricultural land seeded with lure crops for waterfowl. Cooper Marsh is owned and managed by the Raisin Region Conservation Authority. The St. Lawrence River Institute of Environmental Sciences, which was founded as a centre for research and education on the St. Lawrence River, is also working with the RRCA to provide educational opportunities. The visitors centre at Cooper Marsh provides local communities and visitors with an exceptional learning facility to instill conservation ethics and stimulate environmental appreciation.

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Regions: Ontario, Canada

Submitted by: WetlandNetwork