June 15, 2026

The 105-acre site mostly consists of Provincially Significant Wetland and forest habitat.

The Township of South Stormont and Raisin Region Conservation Authority (RRCA) need your help to name the first RRCA Conservation Area in South Stormont. Currently under active restoration by the RRCA, the new Conservation Area – unofficially known as Lakeview Marsh – is located north of Vincent Massey Drive, between Lakeview Heights and the City of Cornwall. The 105-acre site was recently donated to the RRCA by the Township.

“We are thrilled to see the establishment of an RRCA Conservation Area in our Township,” says South Stormont Mayor and RRCA Board member, Bryan McGillis. “We encourage community members to take part in this important milestone by helping to choose the site’s official name.”

Residents can go to SpeakUpSouthStormont.ca to choose their preferred name from three proposed options. Additionally, ballot boxes are available at the South Stormont municipal office at 2 Mille Roches Road, Long Sault, and at the RRCA office at 18045 County Road 2, Cornwall.

The first naming option for the Conservation Area is “Lakeview Marsh,” originating from the name of the Provincially Significant Wetland found on the site. The second option, “Brownell Marsh,” recognizes contributions to the local community by the Brownell family. The third option, “Limestone Ridge,” marks the site’s historical connection to limestone extraction that supported construction projects across the region over centuries.  

“RRCA’s Board of Directors are honoured to have been chosen by the Township as the new stewards of this environmentally significant land,” says RRCA Chair Jacques Massie. “We are actively working to restore the site to support biodiversity, environmental resilience, and future opportunities for residents to step into nature. We look forward to seeing which proposed Conservation Area name receives the most votes from the community.” 

After voting closes on July 10, 2026, the most popular name will be presented to South Stormont's Council for consideration and formal endorsement. The RRCA and project partners are currently working on site restoration activities, including invasive species management, site cleanup, and hydrological assessments. The RRCA will then create a Conservation Area master plan, including a trail system, potential amenities, and further public consultation.

RRCA’s established Conservation Areas include Gray’s Creek, Charlottenburgh Park, and Cooper Marsh. For more information on RRCA Conservation Areas, visit rrca.on.ca/Recreation.