They are vital to the health of Stony Lake – and downstream bodies of water.

They are nature’s filtration system, “treating” pollution, improving lake water quality and offering essential habitat for fish and wildlife.

They are the Fraser Wetlands, designated “Provincially Significant” and worthy of protection by the province . . . and now under threat from a condominium developer.

Take a moment to acquaint yourself with this extraordinary resource, whose function is explained by Dr. Jeremy Carver and whose beauty is captured in this remarkable aerial footage.