I am opposed to the proposed…

I am opposed to the proposed changes to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System. Any and all changes should be made in consultation with Conservation Authorities' experts and full transparency with the people of Ontario.

The Silver Creek Wetland, deemed a provincially significant wetland, is located in Collingwood, ON in the Nottawasaga Watershed and is very important for flood control, water filtering, groundwater recharge and discharge and provides important fish and wildlife habitat. The Silver Creek Wetland absorbs excess rainwater and snowmelt, slows floodwaters helping to alleviate property damage. In the face of climate change, the Silver Creek Wetland is even more important as we experience more extreme storm events. Also at risk, are provincially and regionally rare plant and wildlife species, as well as a number of other fish, wildlife and vegetation that would be wiped out with the abolition of proper wetland evaluation and protection.

I want to protect the Silver Creek Wetland from erroneous development and keep it as one of the most important features of our natural heritage in Ontario for generations to come.