alley, making it a very significant migratory corridor. Numerous archeological discoveries indicate that the Valley has a long history of human use and occupation dating back thousands of years. The building of such a huge project means the destruction of the existing beauty and habitat unbalancing the nature-cycle. The saga of the Red Hill expressway is a long one. Proposals for the expressway can be traced back to the 1950s. The expressway began a life of its own with the formation of the Regional Municipality of Hamilton-Wentworth in the late 1970s. In 1995 the Region adopted a new Official Plan titled "Towards a Sustainable Region" and established a new slogan for the Region: "The Sustainable Region".
             The Official Plan has strongly worded protection of natural areas including: "The ecological functions and physical qualities of Hamilton-Wentworth's natural features should be used in such a way that they are protected, preserved and enhanced"
             Why this big issue?...Why conflicts? The Impacts
             Red Hill Valley remains one of the natural jewels of southern Ontario. Over four kilometers of the world famous Bruce Trail is located in the southern portion of the Valley and a recently constructed multi-use trail provides pedestrian and cyclist access to other parts of the area. Rare animals living here included the Prairie deer mouse, Red-backed Salamander, Pickerel Frog, will lose their habitat. An impressive list for a valley in the city of Hamilton. It is in danger of becoming completely isolated. The forested area also prevents erosion into Red Hill creek, which flows to Hamilton Harbor and is home to many amphibians and fish.
             Positive Impacts: The main need identified by the proponent since the 1950s has been to serve FUTURE traffic growth across the Niagara Escarpment in the east end of Hamilton. Therefore, providing better accessibility for the residents living in the surrounding regions in order to allow traveling too and ...