Ministry: Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Date Proposal loaded to the Registry: July 27, 2015
Description of Policy:
In 2014, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) was given a mandate to work with other ministries, municipalities and partners to review Ontario’s broad wetland conservation framework and identify opportunities to strengthen policies and stop the net loss of wetlands. To achieve this mandate, in the future, the MNRF will develop a Strategic Plan for Ontario Wetlands that will identify a provincial vision, goals and objectives for wetlands in Ontario and set out a series of actions that the government will undertake over the next 10 to 15 years to improve wetland conservation across the province.
This discussion paper is meant to provide an overview of wetlands in Ontario and a summary of policies, programs and partnerships that form Ontario’s current wetland conservation framework. The paper will also present information on what others are doing and suggest priority areas on which the government could focus. The purpose of this paper is to provide information in order to stimulate ideas that will help inform the government on future actions that could be included within a Strategic Plan for Wetlands in Ontario.
Purpose of Policy:
The purpose of this posting is to seek feedback to help identify challenges and opportunities associated with wetland conservation in Ontario. This input will be used to inform development of a Strategic Plan for Ontario Wetlands that will guide the government’s actions over the next decade.
Other Information:
A link to the discussion paper is provided:
http://apps.mnr.gov.on.ca/public/files/er/wetlandsdiscussionpaper_en.pdf
Feedback may also be submitted to: ConservingWetlands@ontario.ca
Feedback may also be submitted to: ConservingWetlands@ontario.ca
Public Consultation:
This proposal has been posted for a 95 day public review and comment period starting July 27, 2015. If you have any questions, or would like to submit your comments, please do so by October 30, 2015 to the individual listed under "Contact". Additionally, you may submit your comments on-line.
All comments received prior to October 30, 2015 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ministry if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided in this notice and reference EBR Registry number 012-4464.
Please Note: All comments and submissions received will become part of the public record. You will not receive a formal response to your comment, however, relevant comments received as part of the public participation process for this proposal will be considered by the decision maker for this proposal.
All comments received prior to October 30, 2015 will be considered as part of the decision-making process by the Ministry if they are submitted in writing or electronically using the form provided in this notice and reference EBR Registry number 012-4464.
All comments on this proposal must be directed to:
Rebecca Zeran
Program Advisor
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Policy Division
Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch
Natural Heritage Section
300 Water Street
Peterborough Ontario
K9J 8M5
Phone: (705) 755-2551
Fax: (705) 755-1971
Program Advisor
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry
Policy Division
Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch
Natural Heritage Section
300 Water Street
Peterborough Ontario
K9J 8M5
Phone: (705) 755-2551
Fax: (705) 755-1971
Please Note: All comments and submissions received will become part of the public record. You will not receive a formal response to your comment, however, relevant comments received as part of the public participation process for this proposal will be considered by the decision maker for this proposal.
Other Public Consultation Opportunities:
Additional opportunities for engagement with key partners, stakeholders, municipalities and Aboriginal communities will be undertaken throughout the 95 day posting period.
