Comments

 Current source water protection does not protect Moraines. It is designed to protect wellheads but not well fields which could be miles from the actual pump. We must protect Primary Recharge zones to protect water supplies  economic systems, biodiversity and fisheries.

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   I have two very deep concerns for rapid depletion of our natural water resources:

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       December 11, 2017

  Fiona Mcguiness

 Senior Policy Advisor

 Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry

 Policy Division

 Species Conservation Policy Branch

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   I would like to give my support for the "Study Area for Potential Future Greenbelt Expansion".  As a resident of Simcoe County I applaud this effort to increase protection of our invaluable natural resources.  Features such as the Nottawasaga River watershed, the Oro Morain

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   Headwaters and recharge zones need protection as well as the whole of the moraines like the Orangeville one.

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   I am along time resident of Caledon and have paid close attention to the establishment of the Greebelt since its inception. I have attended a recent public presentation related to  he current expansion study process.

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   Yes - Expand the greenbelt father into Wellington County.

  Water is our most precious resource. Development and growth in the south end of Guelph and the Village of Rockwood is threatening both the Speed River and Eramosa River watersheds.

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   Protecting Water

 Consultations

 Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing

 Local Government and Planning Policy Division

 Provincial Planning Policy Branch

 777 Bay Street

 Floor 13

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I am in full support of expanding the existing Greenbelt to Brant County, Waterloo, Guelph-Wellington, and Dufferin and Simcoe Counties. The Crombie Report recommended the inclusion previously. More than 1 million new residents are expected to live in these areas by 2041. Read more

It is extremely problematic that under BOTH the Greenbelt Plan and the Growth Plan existing, expanding or new infrastructure under the Environmental Assessment Act is permitted if it serves significant growth and economic development. Read more

Hello, I am an owner in Orr Lake and upon reading material regarding reactivating the CRH Canada Inc. gravel pit I have become concerned and alarmed with my drinking water and the of those affected by this decision. Read more

YES [Original Comment ID: 212341]

I support the green belt expansion. Protecting our natural environment and our natural resources is key to ensure the health, wealth and well being of future generations in Ontario. [Original Comment ID: 212362]

As a property owner within a future development area officially designated by our local municipality, we are very concerned that the Ministry of Environment is tampering with longstanding policy areas with serious negative impacts on Ontarians. Read more

I am making this submission on behalf of the board members and members of the Huronia Land Conservancy. I am one of the current Co-chairs of the Huronia Land Conservancy. Read more

Including Rural River Valleys as a component in the Greenbelt Read more

I am in full support of the expansion of the Greenbelt into the areas of SImcoe County especially in the Township of Oro Medonte. We are loosing our green spaces to development at an alarming rate.

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While I am not entirely familiar with the areas under discussion, I strongly encourage an enlargement of the Greenbelt region.

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The proposed plan states “We want your thoughts on the proposal to protect important water resources, such as moraines, cold water streams and wetlands, by growing the Greenbelt in the Greater Golden Horseshoe.”

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Thank you for the opportunity to comment on "Protecting Water for Future Generations: Growing the Greenbelt in the Outer Ring."

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