March 7, 2018…

March 7, 2018

Re: Protecting Water for Future Generati. We are strongly supportive of this direction, and suggest that the Province be more explicit in stating the objectives or principles for the current Greenbelt expansion in a standalone subsection – both to emphasize why Greenbelt expansion is necessary and to facilitate , where available, should be used to inform areas where addition to the Greenbelt should be prioritized to reduce vulnerability. We understand that the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is preparing to undertake a province-wide climate change vulnerability assessment that would include ecosystem vulnerabilities. The vulnerability assessment described in the Natural Systems Vulnerability to Climate Change in Peel Region Report may be a useful reference for methods for the Province to follow to grow the Greenbelt based on concerns for natural system vulnerability and the security of municipal water supply.

Thank you once again for the opportunity to provide comments on this important initiative. Should you have any questions, require clarification, or would like to meet to discuss any of the comments, please contact David Burnett at ext. 5361 or dburnett@trca.on.ca.

Sincerely,

Carolyn Woodland, OALA, FCSLA, MCIP, RPP

Senior Director, Planning, Greenspace and Communications

Toronto and Region Conservation Authority

[Original Comment ID: 213535]