The amalgamation of…

The amalgamation of conservation authorities(CAs) is not supportive of protecting the environment as cutting funding usually only stretches resources which in turn reduces effectiveness of what an organization is trying to do.
Politicians are increasingly lacking vision and not using the science that is available to them. I feel that without these measures of science based decisions along with proper funding, CAs are doomed to provide less oversight and professional management to our watersheds in a time when the effects of climate change are rapidly increasing...droughts being the main one.

Quinte CA has stated in its email release of Dec 3, 2025,
"Quinte Conservation, an environmental agency, has been working with municipalities and residents to help preserve, protect, and safe-guard life and property since 1947. Through watershed-based science, the organization provides essential services aimed at maintaining the health, quality of life, and safety of all those living in the watershed. From flood forecasting and protection, low water response, source water protection, planning and regulations, water quality monitoring, and land preservation, QC staff are leading the way in quality deliverance of programs. They also own, manage, and operate 40 dams, 13 conservation areas, and 30,000 acres of protected and patented land. Staff are experts in their field and possess the knowledge necessary for understanding and working on or near the unique natural features and land hazards of the watershed."

The erosion of such oversight is nothing short of this Provincial Government dismantling another great public service.