Brake for Turtles - Help protect the turtle population

We know that turtles are all over Gananoque and that they unfortunately cross roads in many locations throughout the community. There may be no bigger threat to turtles in Ontario than that of our busy roads and highways. Countless turtles are run over by cars and killed each year on Ontario’s roads. Typically the turtle season is considered to be May to September, while nesting is typically mid-May to mid-July. Please slow down and avoid turtles when it is safe to do so. Helping to do your part will have a positive impact on the turtle population, and saving a turtle has a beneficial impact on the population as a whole. Help save species at risk. 

For more information regarding turtles visit Ontario Turtle Conservation Network www.ontarioturtle.ca or Turtles Kingston www.turtleskingston.com

Contact: Public Works 613-382-2149 ext. 1613 or by email pwinfo@gananoque.ca