First Nation secured funding to protect snake habitat

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation is receiving more than $175,000 over three years to protect snake habitat.

The Aamjiwnaang First Nation is receiving more than $175,000 over three years to protect snake habitat.

The federal funding through the Habitat Stewardship program will identify and reduce risks posed by development to the threatened Butler’s gartersnake.

The small and harmless snake is similar to other garter snakes but has a range that is limited largely to a few areas of southwestern Ontario.

Federal Environment Minister Catherine McKenna said the money will also support recording and sharing traditional knowledge among different generations of the community.