Background:

The Whitney Wetland is a 30 acre parcel that creates an important connection to the protected McIssac Wetland which was protected in 1998.

Landscape and Species:

• part of Mud Lake provincially significant wetland.
• this wetland area acts like a giant sponge, gradually releasing snowmelt and rainwater to St. John’s Creek.
• mixed forest cover with white cedar, eastern. hemlock, white birch, red maple and poplar species
• provides habitat for many birds, frogs, salamanders and toads.
• regular sightings of black bears.
• good populations of wetland wildflowers.