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

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175536

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Boundaries are divided by political boundaries/regions, not watersheds. Conservation and flood management seems to be deprioritized compared to streamlining the development process, which is not a component of conservation authorities. Read more

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

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175537

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Regarding “ERO #025-1257” 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. Read more

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

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175541

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Mattagami Region Conservation Authority

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The Mattagami Region Conservation Authority (MRCA) in Timmins, ON is compelled to provide comments on the proposed boundaries for the regional consolidation of Ontario’s conservation authorities (ERO#025-1257) and the Conservation Authorities Act. Read more

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

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175545

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In a world where speed and progress overrule ethics, we are not surprised at this proposed conservation authorities amalgamation. It saddens us to see a government claim consideration for the environment while shipping off its local expertise to downtown board rooms. Read more

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

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175546

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This merger is only being pushed so that developers and builders can become the overseers and craft the regulations to make it easier to build. It will result in job loss while stripping away much needed regulations that keep rich developers in check. NO.

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175547

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Re: ERO #025-1257 I am extremely happy with the Hamilton Conservation Authority. HCA does not need to be managed by another level of government. I feel that those of us in Hamilton will be short changed by the proposed merger. Read more

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

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175548

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I live in the watersheds overseen by Quinte Conservation and am well aware of the essential work this Conservation Authority and nearby Lower Trent Conservation oversee. The staff members are literally boots on the ground, in the wetlands, and on lakes and rivers. Read more

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

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175549

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Friends of the Salmon River

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The Friends of the Salmon River - established for over 20 years - is a community-based group working to protect the health of the Salmon River watershed. We urge you not to proceed with the amalgamation of Ontario’s 36 Conservation Authorities into seven regional Conservation Authorities. Read more

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

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175551

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I fear that this proposal will inhibit local initiatives and concerns regarding local environments and watersheds. In some cases, larger organizations are not more efficient or effective, nor will they save money. Please rethink this policy proposal.

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

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175554

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I reject the provincial proposal to amalgamate conservation authorities. If efficiency and improved conservation techniques are the goal there are other changes that can be made. Standardization of processes and holding authorities accountable can be done while maintaining local control. Read more

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

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175556

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The Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge

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The Municipality of Oliver Paipoonge calls on the Government of Ontario to maintain local, independent, municipally governed, watershed-based conservation authorities to ensure strong local representation in decisions related to municipal levies, community-focused service delivery, and the protectio Read more

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

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175558

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As a Hamilton resident, I do not support this merger proposal. I am an avid user of these trail systems and appreciate the stewardship and advocacy done by our local conservation authority. This mirrors the conservative approach to government, merge to cut costs and then reduce service. Read more

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