I agree with HCA’s…

I agree with HCA’s submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.

I don't see any evidence showing why the merger is needed.
Local decision-making will be harder to maintain.
Mergers are expensive, this will be more inefficient and clumsy.
Our conservation areas are already minimalist, not fancy or wealthy. Since covid, you have to take your garbage or dog waste home.
HCA and GRCA already provide efficient, reliable service to me locally in these areas. We don't need to reinvent format, or make it too large to handle their local responsibilities.
Strong conservation depends on local relationships. Let's not become like the USA and throw away essential knowledge, responsibilities, public safety, and local expertise.
Many details of the merger remain unknown and unexplained, making for an uncertain future.