Thousand Islands Life, Blind Bay Public Meeting [Video]

Blind Bay, nestled in the heart of the Thousand Islands, is at a crossroads. Its serene waters, vibrant coastal wetlands, and diverse wildlife are under threat. A sanctuary for humans and animals alike, Blind Bay offers a refuge to secretive marsh birds, a variety of waterfowl, and reticent fur-bearers like the red fox and fisher.

U.S. Customs & Border Protection (CBP) has proposed building a new, industrial-scale Border Patrol station that would permanently destroy Blind Bay. This unprecedented move aims to expand tactical operations along the Northern Border, with minimal regard to the environmental or economic impacts on our region. The Thousand Islands Land Trust (TILT) and Save The River (STR) need your help to protect this local treasure.

Public Meeting

Dates have now been set for a public hearings for the new facility CBP wishes to build along the St. Lawrence River in Blind Bay. The meetings are on Tuesday, June …