The Government of Ontario is poised, yet again, to undermine the role of Conservation Authorities in protecting our watersheds . Specifically, a proposed regulation under the Conservation Authorities Act would enable the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry to override a broad suite of Conservation Authorities permitting decisions that prohibit or impose strict conditions on development in wetlands, watercourses, river valleys and other areas under Conservation Authorities jurisdiction.
For more information and to sign Ontario Nature’s Action Alert before May 6th, please visit their website:
https://ontarionature.good.do/conservation-authorities-undermined-again
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