Absent adequate fundraising, the only route to access funds would be to return to the municipalities to cover any cost overruns or funding shortfall through debt or increased property taxes, thus impacting the ability of the municipalities to invest in other initiatives. ![]() The December 14th resolution proposes that the higher costs will be offset by outside fundraising. With current inflation and the proposed expansion of the pool, both capital and operating costs will be higher than previous projections. Carling is committed to funding 10.5% of operating and capital costs. The Township of Carling’s (Carling) representative supported the December 14th resolution in absence of clear, overall cost projections and implications for Carling taxpayers, without any formal consultation with Carling taxpayers and, without discussion at Carling Council. The West Parry Sound Recreational and Cultural Centre Board (WPSRCCB) passed a resolution on December 14, 2022* to expand the scope of the project by increasing the size of the pool from 4 lanes to 6 lanes contingent upon fundraising.** ![]() With continued efforts, perhaps the species can be nationally treasured once again.Update on the Parry Sound Pool and Cultural Centre Conservation efforts have already begun to prevent further harm to the species, implementation of strict fines for those who illegally fish in the area is already giving the species hope. The Careless behaviour of humans does not have to result in the disappearance of the Yangtze River Porpoise. With an increase of pollution being leaked into rivers, often the animal must fight to survive. China is renowned for its extremely high levels of pollution and unfortunately animals in the area are victims too. Overfishing is at the top of the list, but it does not stand alone as a threat to the Yangtze Finless Porpoise. Feeding on large amounts of crustaceans and fish, the expanding fishing industry is vastly reducing the food sources available to the animal. Today, the Yangtze Finless Porpoise is a species under threat, with the animal being classified as vulnerable. Cautious of humans, unlike dolphins, they do not approach boats which are commonly found on the Yangtze River. They are not overly socially animals and are usually found in smaller social groups. This species usually inhabits shallow areas of freshwater, less than 50m deep. They are usually more timid that dolphins and do not demonstrate overly acrobatic behaviour. Unlike dolphins, porpoises do not have a defined beak and are shorter in length reaching only up to 6.2 feet. ![]() When comparing porpoises with dolphins, though upon first sight they may be visually similar, the two species differ. The Yangtze Finless Porpoise gained its name not only from the river in which it lives but also for the fact it is the only porpoise that has no dorsal fin. ![]() Inhabiting the Yangtze River, the longest river in Asia, this particular species of porpoise is renowned for its high level of intelligence and contagious smile. Today only 1,000-1,800 Yangtze River Porpoise still remain. As industry expanded over time, the species vastly began to decline. A fascinating animal of Ancient Chinese tales, this species was once nationally cherished.
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