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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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I am very unimpressed by the plan to severely diminish the structure of our conservation authorities. This will severely weaken local knowledge and governance and weaken them so the give less resistance to government meddling to promote development and destruction of our natural habitat.

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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176362

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The HCA is a well respected environmental/ naturalistic institution. They are vigilant and diligent in organizing, implementing and maintaining excellent practices to promote/ protect our varied wildlife, ecosystems and environment. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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176364

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Ontario’s conservation authorities should NOT be merged. They provide vital and local expertise and are very efficient as they are. Mergers are expensive - use the money instead to give the conservation authorities more tools to do their jobs even better and in alignment with each other. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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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. Concentrating decision making will lead to loss of local voices- without any clear evidence of benefit. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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I oppose the merger of conservation authorities. My experience as a naturalist and one who has given land to conserve is that the authroities are well suited for the aims of caring for the land and working with the population of their region. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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176376

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I have carefully read Hamilton Conservation Authority’s submission to the ERO and I strongly agree. These 3 points in particular are most concerning: i. The Province has not provided evidence showing why the merger is needed. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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I believe these changes will negatively impact Ontario's Nature Conservancy efforts. Ontario is made up of many different ecosystems under many different local authorities. Each community and environment would benefit more from tailored solutions informed by local expertise. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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176382

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I fully agree with HCA’s submission to the ERO. Given the predatory actions of the current government with regard to zoning and land-use, I am extremely concerned about losing local decision-making. Thus I support keeping conservation decisions rooted in our community. Read more

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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176384

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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. It is important for our communities to protect our green spaces and wetlands.

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Proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities

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I think it is long overdue. We need to dismantle the UTRCA, they slow down development and their requirements are extremely excessive and often stretch beyond their jurisdiction and mandate. Having a larger conservation authority will reduce waste and provide consistency for developers. Read more

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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.” Also, the HCA staff has been amazing and I want it to continue in the future.

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