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Public consultation is not required under the Environmental Bill of Rights as we are not making a decision. We are voluntarily posting this notice on the Environmental Registry to keep you informed of these progress reports.
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Species at risk in Ontario
Our government is conserving the province's rich biodiversity by protecting and recovering species at risk and and their habitats.
Each year, in alignment with requirements in the Endangered Species Act, 2007, the ministry develops species-specific policies (government response statements) for endangered or threatened species at risk which summarize government-led or supported actions and priorities for their protection and recovery.
Within the time specified in the species’ government response statement (GRS), or not later than five years after the GRS is published if no time is specified, we review and report on the progress we’ve made.
2022 progress reports
The 2022 Review of Progress highlights recent activities led and supported by the province towards the protection and recovery of 12 species at risk.
These progress reports were developed as either single-species reports or multi-species reports for species that share similar characteristics and government response statement actions, such as King Rail and Least Bittern.
These are the eight reports for 12 species:
- Acadian Flycatcher
- Bank Swallow
- Blue Racer, Lake Erie Watersnake, Small-mouthed Salamander, Unisexual Ambystoma (Small-mouthed Salamander dependent population)
- Channel Darter
- Goldenseal
- King Rail and Least Bittern
- Kirtland's Warbler
- Loggerhead Shrike
The reports show that the province has made progress toward the protection and recovery of these species at risk.
In these reports, you will see how we and our partners are helping to protect and recover species at risk, including:
- specific projects that support recovery
- a review of species observations and trends
- a summary of progress and actions towards meeting our recovery goals
Other information
The government response statements for these 12 species were completed in 2017 and 2019:
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Some supporting materials may not be available online. If this is the case, you can request to view the materials in person.
Get in touch with the office listed below to find out if materials are available.
300 Water Street
North tower, 5th floor
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada
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Fiona McGuiness
300 Water Street
Floor 5N
Peterborough,
ON
K9J 3C7
Canada