Our remaining wetlands must…

Our remaining wetlands must be protected.
Wetlands are under increasing threat of destruction due to pressures of development. This threat is primarily brought to bear by land speculators and developers.
In considering the importance of wetlands in a healthy ecosystem, we must take a long term view. The majority of wetlands in southern Ontario have been destroyed. They contribute a critical role in flood control, filtering and cleansing of surface water, recharge of ground water supplies and they provide habitat for many animal and plant species.
This proposal, which would facilitate significantly more wetland destruction, is extremely damaging. It is short sighted and does not consider wetlands in their entirety.
We must be vigilant, as communities, cities and towns, and regulators in protecting this invaluable resource for our present and future well-being. The Provincial Government must take seriously its responsibility to protect, not destroy these critical resources!