By Canadian Press

ENVIRONMENTAL FINE

Athabasca County fined $300,000 for environmental breach

Jun 12, 2019 | 7:22 AM

EDMONTON- Athabasca County has been fined $300,000 for breaking a federal environmental law.

Environment Canada says the county pleaded guilty to violating Wildlife Area Regulations of the Canada Wildlife Act.

Trees were cut and and burned in the Meanook National Wildlife area in 2017.

The department also says fencing, signage and scientific equipment were destroyed in the area and it also caused risk to wildlife and damage to wildlife habitat.

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The Meanook National Wildlife Area, 140 kilometres north of Edmonton, is in the transition zone between boreal forest and aspen parkland.

The area provides habitat for boreal songbirds, hawks, grouse and mammals including snowshoe hare, black bear and moose.

The fine is to be paid to the federal government’s environmental damages fund.

(The Canadian Press)