Ducks Unlimited, nearby landowners disagree on future of Johnstons River dam
Ducks Unlimited wants to remove a dam and fish ladder at Johnstons River, saying the structure is reaching the end of its lifespan. But nearby homeowners and farmers are worried about what the new water levels will mean for their properties.
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Posted: Dec 14, 2020 6:00 AM AT | Last Updated: December 14, 2020
When the railway was built, the earthen mound built to support the tracks acted like a dike. In 1950, the province approached Ducks Unlimited Canada for help to convert the south side of the former railway bed into a freshwater marsh. (Shane Hennessey/CBC)