Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area Management Plan: appendix 4

Appendix 3: Environment and Climate Change Canada Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area public information notice, 2013

Public notice

Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area

Public access prohibited

Be advised that public access to Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area is prohibited to prevent disturbance to wildlife and their habitats, and to protect the public from hazards posed by unexploded explosive ordnance. This former National Defence bombing range is designated as a National Wildlife Area and provides important habitat and refuge to a variety of wildlife species. The area is clearly marked by warning signs around its perimeter.

All persons are prohibited from using the Wellers Bay National Wildlife Area for recreation, and any person found doing so may be charged under the Wildlife Area Regulations of the Canada Wildlife Act.

All unexploded explosive ordnance, new or old, partial or complete, must be considered dangerous as it may explode, causing serious injury or death.

If you have found something that might be an unexploded device, do not touch or diturb it in any way. Note the location of the object and leave the area. Call your local police and report what you have found, and where you found it.

Fore more information, please contact:

Canadian Wildlife Service
Environment Canada
Telephone: 519-472-6695

Environment Canada inquiry centre
Telephone: 1-800-668-6767 (in Canada only) or 819-997-2800
TTY: 819-994-0736
Email: enviroinfo@ec.gc.ca