Wetlands are biological…

Wetlands are biological hotspots that filter our water, provide valuable habitat, and protect us from extreme weather events such as flooding brought on by climate change.

I am strongly against the proposed revisions in the OWES because it will result in a major reduction of PSW wetlands, which are vital for flood control, and the preservation of many endangered species.

In southern Ontario, 85% of the wetlands have already been lost. Let's not take it further.

There is plenty of land available within built up areas and other lands where density can be increased, density that would support good public transit.

We could bury the power lines along the 407, opening up much needed land for housing. We could convert some of the hundreds of small strip malls to multi-residential buildings, with a commercial ground floor and underground parking.

Please review all the options for housing. Get creative.

You promised hands off the greenbelt. Don't pave over the greenbelt and fill in wetlands. It's our children's heritage.