The proposed changes to the…

The proposed changes to the regulation of Ontario’s wetlands will un-ravel vital protections for these essential ecosystems. We need wetlands to regulate water flow, reduce flooding and erosion, reduce pollution, protect biodiversity and provide much-needed greenspace. These ecosystem services have important and long-term economic as well as ecological value. They should not be damaged, diminished or destroyed for short-term economic gain to the development industry. Conservation authorities should retain their responsibilities for wetland protection. The wetland classification system should not be weakened.