I disagree with this entire proposal. There are better ways to support more homes for people without hurting the environment. I don't understand how scrapping the current system makes sense and I think it has not been well cinsiddered.
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NO! Please, for the love of god, leave the wetlands alone. Please stop building on and destroying land that is crucial to maintaining a healthy balance in our ecosystem and is also, by the way, already inhabited.
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Please leave the Wetland Evaluation System just as it is.
I strongly believe that the protected wetlands must remain intact and protected... the ones that still exist in southern Ontario are invaluable.
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OFAH FILE: 346/794
November 22, 2022
MNRF - PD - Resources Planning and Development Policy Branch
300 Water Street, 2nd Floor, South Tower Peterborough,
Ontario K9J 3C7
Subject: ERO# 019-6160 Proposed Updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System
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I am strongly against the reclassification of wetlands. This will result in the loss of environmentally Significant wetlands. Preserving our natural environment is a critical priority.
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The Severn Sound Environmental Association (SSEA) is pleased that the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) provides guidance and oversight of wetlands in the province, and we appreciate the opportunity to comment on the Proposed Updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System (OWES).
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The speed and urgency of these changes do not align with the democratic process. Premier Ford wants to build more houses quickly and changes the evaluation process will get him what he wants. Leave our valuable wet lands ALONE!
This is a horrible idea!!!!!! The Hamilton infrastructure is old and has a hard time as it is coping with heavy rainfall without spilling sewage into lake Ontario. Paving over a natural wetland (nature's way of handling increased water without massive flooding) is an irresponsible decision.
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Wetlands are incredibly important ecosystems that have cultural and biological value, and support functions that would otherwise be very costly including carbon sequestration, pollutant immobilization, and flood attenuation.
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I am disheartened that our government is poised to eliminate much of the measures which are currently in place to protect Ontario's wetlands with new legislation; Bill 23.
There is nothing more essential to human and natural life than an abundance of clean water.
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Wetlands play a critical role in mitigating floods. Further wetland loss may result in serious flooding, putting the safety of communities at risk. Wetlands are a cost-effective strategy for protecting downstream properties.
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Wetlands are now known to play and invaluable role that has already cost Ontario billions to replace. Many of the functions they provide aren’t replaceable.
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The proposed updates to the Ontario Wetland Evaluation System are very short-sighted. Wetlands protect us from flooding and serious biodiversity loss.
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I believe that in a world where climate change, biodiversity, and other environmental concerns are so apparent, it is completely wrong to propose any changes that will allow developers to more easily remove green spaces, including wetlands, to build homes.
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