I am appalled at the…

I am appalled at the proposed updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System.

The Silver Creek Wetland is 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 and slows floodwaters to alleviate property damage. Because of climate change, the Silver Creek Wetland is more important than ever.

The Wetlands also provide habitat for threatened and endangered species, such as the least bittern and the spotted turtle, and rare plant species such as stiff yellow flax. We need proper wetland evaluation and protection to preserve our natural heritage in Ontario for generations to come.