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Act Now! 151 Nights of Fireworks Terrifying Domestic and Wild Animals in Niagara Falls

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Niagara Falls Tourism’s fireworks series will kick off on May 16 and is slated to continue every single night through October 13, meaning 151 consecutive nights of loud blasts. Despite calls from PETA and angry residents to cancel the series, and an ad campaign to alert everyone to the detrimental effects of fireworks, tourism officials have no plans to end the displays.

A natural wonder like Niagara Falls doesn’t need fireworks to draw in tourists. The explosions trigger panic and stress in wildlife, companion animals, and humans who suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. They also produce clouds of smoke laden with particles that are harmful to the respiratory systems of all living beings.

Please urge Canada’s Niagara Falls Tourism to drop this traumatizing bombardment and switch to a cutting-edge, visually dazzling laser or drone show, which would allow everyone to experience a quieter, cleaner, and less stressful summer, or just let the Falls be the Falls.

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Janice

Thomson

Niagara Falls Tourism

Message to {contact_data~firstName} {contact_data~lastName}:

I was shocked to learn of Niagara Falls Tourism’s plan to launch fireworks through October 13, for a total of 151 consecutive nights. Not only is this terrible for the environment, it also fails to take into consideration noise-sensitive residents—including people with post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD), companion animals, and wildlife—who are being repeatedly traumatized by the nightly blasts. Please cancel fireworks displays permanently and use alternatives such as lasers instead, which are quiet and produce virtually no air pollution.

It’s well documented that explosions from fireworks terrify wildlife and trigger stress, disorientation, and anxiety in them. Dogs and cats often panic and try to flee, or they become lost or are hit by cars during fireworks displays. Some animals even die outright from fright or strangle themselves on their chains while trying desperately to escape the frightening noise. Veterans and others suffering from PTSD can be deeply disturbed by the noise of the explosives and the smell of gunpowder.

No one deserves to be traumatized by fireworks for even one night, much less 151 nights, when the waterfalls’ natural tranquility, majestic size, and geologic history provide plenty to inspire awe and draw tourists to the area. By switching to laser light shows, Niagara Falls can still offer an additional attraction that’s safe and respectful of all residents.

Thank you for your attention to this important matter.

Sincerely,
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