While slow, obtaining the…

While slow, obtaining the correct environment permits pertaining to ecological risk and endangered species risk in any given area is not only crucial for the longevity of the land, it is the humane and ethical thing to do. The environment is deeply connected, any disturbance to any species, plant, or waterway will ensure catastrophic consequences later on. Is this the Earth we want to leave our children with? Poisoned rivers and extinct species that were once part of the delicate food chain? Not only that, but building without knowing what environmental systems are in any given zone is highly dangerous. We already have so few wetlands left, these last bastions against pollution protect our waterways from debris, chemicals, and more. Building without restrictions such as these "slow ones" would lead to undrinkable water, when a freshwater crisis is on the horizon, unclean lakes, which will tank the tourism industry that surrounds them in Ontario, and is disrespectful to the Indigenous communities who work so hard to protect THEIR land.

Do better. Leave these regulations in place, or face dire consequences in the future.