PROTECT THE INGRAM RIVER
What We Do
​Protect the Ingram is a community-based initiative working to secure long-term protection for the proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area, a large expanse of forests, lakes, and rivers on the outskirts of Halifax. We bring together community members, conservation groups, researchers, and local organizations to support wilderness area designation and a new future for these public lands, one focused on protection, restoration, and public enjoyment.
Problem At Hand
Although publicly owned, much of the Ingram River area continues to be managed as an industrial forest. Decades of resource extraction have altered the landscape, putting watersheds, wildlife habitat, and the natural services these lands provide at risk. Today, only just over 25 percent of the proposed wilderness area is protected, while the remaining lands remain vulnerable to logging and further degradation, despite their ecological, community, and economic importance.
Our Goal
The proposed Ingram River Wilderness Area represents a chance for renewal, for forests to grow old again, for wildlife to return, and for natural systems to recover. Our goal is to see these lands placed on a new path through wilderness area designation, creating a lasting legacy of protection for nearly 11,000 hectares of public land, while ensuring continued access for people to explore, enjoy, and connect with nature for generations to come.
Write a letter,
save the trees.
Reaching out to your local MLA is one of the most direct ways to influence decisions that affect this place. Sharing your concerns helps ensure community voices are heard and considered. While online communication is valuable, a written letter carries weight and signals care, attention, and urgency.
