This idea is not good. Sure bloat can be a bad thing. But these are seperate watersheds and the departments managing them know what they actually require. Reducing the number is only going to reduce the oversight of them resulting in damage to them.
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Overall, I am concerned about the consolidation of the multiple conservation authorities. I believe this change is happening too fast. More time is needed to engage with local conservation authorities and honour their perspectives.
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I do not support the governments decision to unnecessarily consolidate conservation authorities. It is a waste of tax payers money and will weaken CA’s ability to properly manage watersheds.
Part of this proposed area is part of the Haldimand treaty and is land that belongs to Six Nations. Six miles each side of the Grand River. Nothing can be done with these lands without appropriate consultation with the bands of Six Nations as per long standing treaty agreements.
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I question-Ontario’s proposed plan to change or ‘improve’ the conservation authority system(CA), by amalgamating the ‘36’ into 7 regional conservation authorities.
It seems another land-grab like the Green Belt fiasco.
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First, a positive note: It is intently hoped that the new Chief Conservation Executive position and Ontario Provincial Conservation Authorities Agency (OPCAA) can be a new start and a long overdue reinvestment and good faith reengagement in the work of Ontario's conservation authorities by the provi
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I am writing to you concerns about the provincial plans to amalgamate the current 36 conservation authorities into only seven. This was proposed on October 31st by Ontario's Ministry of Environment, Conservation, and Parks.
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Friends of Second Marsh (FSM) is requesting that the Ontario government pause the amalgamation of the 36 conservation authorities into seven regional conservation authorities as proposed in ERO #025-1257.
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Consolidation of public services has historically resorted in worse services. This is a terrible idea proposed by a terrible government and should be avoided at all costs.
If this is the case “No changes would be proposed to the overall extent of conservation authority jurisdiction within the province, and under consolidation the new regional conservation authorities would remain independent organizations operating with municipal governance and oversight”
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I have previously worked in a position which required me to that confirm permits being issued under my authority were not contrary to law, including the conservation authorities act. Many of these permits were in various conservation authorities which had differing policies and standards.
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Why HCA is is Not Supporting the Proposed Merger - and neither do I!
The Province has not provided evidence showing why the merger is needed.
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I am writing to express my concern regarding the proposed amalgamation of the Sault Ste. Marie Region Conservation Authority (SSMRCA) into a new Northeastern Ontario Regional Conservation Authority and urge the Province to consider maintaining local presence in this small, isolated region.
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We do not want or support this amalgamation proposal!!
Taking the local knowledge away would be a huge mistake that can't be mitigated from hundreds to thousands of kilometres away.
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Land stewardship is very important and holds value. With ski trails, bike trails backcountry canpimg and hiking. The consolidation would make the process less valuable and would have little connection to what is actually happening in the area.
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To the Government of Ontario,
As a citizen of Ontario and a professional in the environmental field I oppose this proposal to consolidate the regional conservation authorities. I oppose this proposal for the following reasons:
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I vehemently disagree with the government’s proposed changes to the Conservation Authorities Act.
The proposed Lake Erie Regional Conservation Authority — covering 8 conservation authorities and 81 municipalities — is much too large to remain responsive and effective.
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