Few people realize that there is a natural reef and tidal pool on the shores of Bedford Basin.

This beautiful marine and wildlife habitat will soon be destroyed as part of Bedford’s infill project to create condominiums in an urbanized waterfront.

This includes a substantial reef containing a large inter-tidal zone teeming with marine life.

The natural reef and tidal pool on the shores of Bedford Basin are home to a variety of important species including: Atlantic Salmon, Gaspereaux, American Eels, starfish, jellyfish, barnacles, and a variety of shore birds, including Osprey, common terns, and spotted sandpipers.

The organizers of this group have set up an online petition. To have your voice heard, visit www.ipetitions.com/petition/bedfordbasinreef.

You can also join “Save the Bedford Basin Reef!” on Facebook for the latest updates – Councillor Tim Outhit, MP Geoff Regan and MLA Kelly Regan are all members.

Source: http://www.bedfordbeacon.com/petition-to-save-the-bedford-basin-reef