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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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I am appalled at the proposal to establish flowering rush as only restricted and not prohibited. There has been evidence of it taking over areas around the Winnipeg River causing damage to native species and destruction to cottage owners' property. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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Flowering rush is a horrible invasive species that has no place in the lakes of Ontario. It crowds out other native species and native, aquatic wildlife, blocks off, waterways, prohibiting people from getting to their property, and propagates like wildfire. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93528

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While my wife and I applaud your proposed regulation adding to the list of restricted and prohibited species in Ontario, we respectfully request one change. We strongly encourage you to place flowering-rush in the prohibited species category. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93529

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Flowering Rush is a HIGHLY INVASIVE AND DESTRUCTIVE growth that has developed along my shoreline in Minaki. When I arrive in May the deer come to the water's edge to drink. By July the weeds are growing 100 feet out from the shore and around my floating docks. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93530

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I believe flowering rush should be classified within the Ontario Invasive Species Act as a "Prohibited" species, instead of the less stringent (and less accurate) category, "Restricted" species. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93531

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Flowering rush is proposed to be classified not as a prohibited species, but as a restricted one with supplemental terms that allow it to be possessed. That possession exception is a mistake; flowering rush should be a full-on prohibited species now. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93535

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I am writing today to express my concerns over the Ontario government's decision to categorize Flowering Rush as "Restricted" vs "Prohibited". I have property in Minaki, which is located in NW Ontario, north of Kenora. The devastation this invasive species has brought to the area is vast. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93537

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Re: Placing Flowering Rush on the Restricted Species List I am a property owner on the Winnipeg River between Kenora and the Whitedog Dam in Ontario Province. I am surprised that this proposal has been placed forward rather than placing Flowering Rush on the Prohibited Species List! Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93541

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Credit Valley Conservation

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Please find Credit Valley Conservation’s comments on the proposed regulation of ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act. Read more

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Regulating ten species and four genera as invasive species under Ontario’s Invasive Species Act, 2015.

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93543

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I am in support of this proposal saying this I am concerned about the slow progress in creating invasive species plans as noted in the Auditor General Report from 2022 on Invasive Species. Read more

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