Grace, the oldest female snapping turtle on record in Cottage Country, was lost because of a lack of standard municipal wetland protections. Her hibernation site was zoned as Environmentally Protected, but the provisions to actually protect the site were lacking. After 1 year and 110,000 signatures, nothing has been done in Dysart Township to correct the issues; the only municipality to have no provisions in place for important species and spaces.

Additionally, Bill 23 was presented in Ontario which undermine democratic efforts to protect sacred spaces. This bill was presented under the guise of affordable housing, but all experts indicate it will do the opposite. From environmentalists to developers, Ontario is concerned.