This comment is submitted to oppose amalgamation Cataraqui Regional Conservation Authority (CRCA) into the proposed St Lawrence Regional Conservation Authority. Stewardship of the lakes and lands in the CRCA should remain in the hands of the people who live and work and play in the region.
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This will weaken the ability to protect people and property from natural hazards like flooding and erosion, including a diminished role in development and planning decisions, and the loss of local watershed expertise.
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Don’t merge the conservation authorities it’s a stupid idea. Each region has its own needs and they’re managing quite well on their own. Don’t fix what isn’t broken.
The Province has not provided key information about how the merger will be done, so we cannot fully assess it's impact: from governance and costs, to timing, staffing, land management, branding, and community impact. Nor has the Province provided evidence showing why this merger is necessary.
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I strongly disagree with the proposed Bill 68 to amalgamate 36 conservation authorities to 7 regional authorities.
Local Conservation Authorities are extremely important when it comes to reforestation and the environment.
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“I agree with HCA’s submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.”
The proposal to combine conservation authorities is based on a wrong premise that it will improve operations.
A read of the Proposal does not provide evidence that it will improve efficiency or effectiveness.
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I agree with HCA’s submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.
I do not support this proposal. I agree with Hamilton Conservation Authority's submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.”
I agree with HCA's submission to the ERO. I am concerned about losing local decision-making and I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community.
There is no need for 36 separate conservation authorities, just like there is no need for 78 school boards. Both could easily be divided into three or four parts of Ontario and could be far more effective at a fraction of the administrative overhead.
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The following comments are submitted on behalf of the Nith Valley EcoBoosters, a volunteer organization that has served the communities of Wilmot and Wellesley Townships for more than ten years.
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I am writing as a resident of Wellesley and as someone who has long valued the essential work of the Grand River Conservation Authority (GRCA) in protecting our community, our drinking water, and the health of the Nith River watershed.
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Dec 14, 2025
RE: Bill 68 and ERO #025-1257
I live in the southern part the Huron-Bruce provincial riding and offer some comments on the proposed Ontario Provincial Conservation Agency and restructuring of conservation authority boundaries.
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