Committed to the conservation, enhancement and stewardship of habitat across Newfoundland and Labrador

The Town of Gander has 5 Conservation Areas within their planning boundaries: Northwest Bog, Cobb's Pond, Whitman's Pond, Peyton's Pond and the constructed wetland in the community of Benton which is approximately 868 acres. These areas are identified as having important nesting and brood-rearing habitat for a large number of waterfowl species. Some common wildlife species observed in the area include American black duck, ring-necked duck, green-winged teal, Canada goose, beaver, mink, river otter and muskrat.