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DURHAM
REGION
The Regional
Municipality of Durham
Planning and
Economic
Development
Department
Planning Division
605 ROSSLAND RD. E
LEVEL 4
PO BOX 623
WHITBY, ON L1 N 6A3
CANADA
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
Sent via email
March 1, 2022
Maya Harris
Manager, Community Planning & Development
Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing
777 Bay Street, 1311 Floor
Toronto, ON M7A 2J6
Dear Ms. Harris:
RE: Envision Durham — Identifying a Regional Natural Heritage
System (Report #2022-P-7), Our File: D12-01
Please note that mapping identifying a draft Regional Natural
Heritage System (NHS) was released today for public and agency
comment.
To ensure you receive the most up to date project information, please
subscribe directly through the Envision Durham project web page at
www.durham.ca/Envision Durham and click on the blue "Receive
email updates" at the bottom of the page.
Please call if you would like any additional information.
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
1102 ext. 2551.
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As detailed in Report #2022-P-7, a Regional NHS is a key
Fax: 905-666-6208
component of Envision Durham and once implemented in the new
Email:
Regional Official Plan will conform to planning policy set out by
planning@durham.ca
provincial legislation.
durham.ca
To facilitate feedback on the draft Regional NHS, an interactive map
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
viewer was developed to help facilitate input. Input on the draft
RPP
Regional NHS is requested by May 2, 2022.
Commissioner of
Planning and Economic
A copy of this report and an invitation to provide input through the
Development
online map viewer is being forwarded to all Envision Durham
Interested Parties, Durham's area municipalities, conservation
authorities, Indigenous communities, the Building Industry and Land
Development (BILD) — Durham Chapter, and the Ministry of
Municipal Affairs and Housing. Circulation is also being provided to
Regional Advisory Committees that may have interest in where and
how the Region intends to protect and enhance the Regional NHS.
To ensure you receive the most up to date project information, please
subscribe directly through the Envision Durham project web page at
www.durham.ca/Envision Durham and click on the blue "Receive
email updates" at the bottom of the page.
Please call if you would like any additional information.
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
1102 ext. 2551.
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DURHAM
REGION
The Regional
Municipality of Durham
Planning and
Economic
Development
Department
Planning Division
605 ROSSLAND RD. E.
LEVEL 4
PO BOX 623
WHITBY, ON L1N 6A3
CANADA
905-668-7711
1-800-372-1102
Fax: 905-666-6208
Email:
planning@durham.ca
durham.ca
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP,
RPP
Commissioner of
Planning and Economic
Development
Yours truly,
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Gary Muller, MCIP, RPP
Director of Planning
c: Circulation list
B. Bridgeman, Commissioner of Planning and Economic
Development, Region of Durham
J. Kelly, Region of Durham — for distribution to all other
Interested Parties
If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact Planning Reception at 1-800-372-
1102 ext. 2551.
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If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2564
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Report
To: Planning and Economic Development Committee
From: Commissioner of Planning and Economic Development
Report: #2022-P-7
Date: March 1, 2022
Subject:
Envision Durham — Identifying a Regional Natural Heritage System, File D12-01
Recommendation:
That the Planning and Economic Development Committee recommends:
Receive for information
Report:
1. Purpose
1.1 The purpose of this report is twofold:
i. To advise Committee that the draft mapping of the Regional Natural Heritage
System (NHS) for the new Regional Official Plan (ROP) is being released for
public and agency comment; and
ii. To introduce potential "Enhancement Opportunity Areas", as proposed by
Durham's conservation authorities that would support the proposed Regional
NHS.
1.2 The provincial requirement to identify a Regional NHS is one of many key
components of Envision Durham, the Municipal Comprehensive Review (MCR) of
the ROP. The inclusion of the NHS is required for the new ROP to be consistent
with the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), and to conform with provincial plans (the
Growth Plan, the Greenbelt Plan and the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan).
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1.3 Following Planning and Economic Development Committee on March 1, 2022, the
draft Regional NHS will be posted to the Envision Durham project webpage through
an interactive online map viewer and for convenience, is provided as Attachment #1
to this report. Those wishing to provide input may do so by commenting directly
within the online map viewer or by submitting comments to
Envision Durham(a�durham.ca or by mail. Comments are requested by May 2, 2022,
representing a 60 -day commenting window.
2. Previous Reports and Decisions
2.1 The following Regional staff reports related to the Regional NHS have been
provided to Council since the launch of the MCR:
X Report #2019-P-36 Envision Durham — Environment and Greenlands
Discussion Paper; and
X Report #2021-P-7 Envision Durham — Proposed Policy Directions.
3. Existing Policy Requirements
3.1 The PPS requires that natural features and areas be protected for the long term and
that municipalities identify a "Natural Heritage System" (NHS). An NHS is defined as
"a system made up of natural heritage features and areas', and linkages intended to
provide connectivity (at the regional or site level) and support natural processes
which are necessary to maintain biological and geological diversity, natural
functions, viable populations of indigenous species, and ecosystems. These
systems can include natural heritage features and areas, federal and provincial
parks and conservation reserves, lands that have been restored or have the
potential to be restored to a natural state, areas that support hydrological functions
and working landscapes that enable ecological functions to continue."
The PPS defines natural heritage features and areas as features and areas, including significant
wetlands, significant coastal wetlands, other coastal wetlands in Ecoregions 5E, 6E and 7E, fish habitat,
significant woodlands and significant valleylands in Ecoregions 6E and 7E (excluding islands in Lake Huron
and the St. Marys River), habitat of endangered species and threatened species, significant wildlife habitat,
and significant areas of natural and scientific interest, which are important for their environmental and social
values as a legacy of the natural landscapes of an area.
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3.2 The PPS requires a "systems -based approach" to natural heritage planning. A
systems -based approach is required, (as opposed to a "features -based approach"),
since isolated features have lower ecological functioning compared to features that
form part of a connected system.2 Natural communities are dependent on the
interchange of resources that support healthy, functioning and resilient
ecosystems.3 Natural heritage planning best practice also recognizes the strategic
importance of a systems -based approach to protecting, restoring and enhancing the
natural environment not only by considering core natural features, but also the
connections between them.
3.3 The Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) designates Natural Core
Areas and Natural Linkage Areas, which together make up the NHS on the Oak
Ridges Moraine as reflected in the current ROP (see Attachment #2). Municipalities
are required to protect these areas for their natural heritage and hydrologic value.
The ROP has included mapping and policies for these NHS areas on the Oak
Ridges Moraine for almost 20 years.
3.4 The Greenbelt Plan established the Greenbelt NHS in 2005 which municipalities are
required to protect through policy and mapping within official plans that is reflected
in the current ROP as Schedule B1 (see Attachment #3).
3.5 The Growth Plan for the Greater Golden Horseshoe, 2020 adopts a similar definition
as the PPS, and introduced an NHS for areas outside the Greenbelt and the Urban
Area Boundary (i.e., in the "whitebelt"), where small areas containing natural
heritage features within Pickering and Clarington have been identified (see
Attachment #4). The Growth Plan requires that the Growth Plan NHS be included in
official plans as an overlay and that policies be applied to maintain, restore, or
enhance the diversity and connectivity of the system and its long term ecological
and hydrologic functions.
4. Approach
4.1 The proposed NHS that is being released for public comment largely exists today in
different forms and in different locations. The approach for the Region's new official
plan is to assemble the various NHS datasets in one location in the Region's new
OP, as an "overlay". An overlay is not a land use designation. An overlay is a way
2 Natural Heritage Reference Manual for Natural Heritage Policies of the Provincial Policy Statement, 2005,
Second Edition, 2010.
3 Ontario Nature: Best Practice Guide to Natural Heritage Systems Planning, 2014.
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of depicting information to let the reader know that any development which may be
permitted by the underlying land use designation may be subject to some form of
site-specific study and review to ensure the NHS is being properly addressed. The
proposed NHS consists of the following:
a. Within the Rural Area, the proposed Regional NHS is comprised of the
Greenbelt NHS and ORMCP Natural Core and Natural Linkage Areas (as
previously described);
b. Within the Urban Area, area municipal datasets were used to establish the
proposed Regional NHS, in consultation with area municipal staff. Where
features were identified outside the area municipal NHS, area municipal staff
determined if these features should be included or excluded;
C. Within the "whitebelt", the proposed Regional NHS includes the identified
Growth Plan NHS areas as required by the Province, approved area
municipal NHS datasets, and conservation authority datasets where
appropriate, including those developed through watershed planning
exercises; and
d. For the Urban Area and the "whitebelt", the proposed Regional NHS
incorporates additional work undertaken for significant woodlands.
The data sources used to generate the proposed Regional NHS are shown in
Attachment #5.
4.2 The Region's conservation authority partners have also identified "Enhancement
Opportunity Areas" within their respective jurisdictions to support the proposed
Regional NHS. The Enhancement Opportunity Areas are not part of the NHS;
rather, these are linkage areas where restoration, stewardship or other efforts would
support the health of the Regional NHS, and a more resilient ecosystem in the face
of ongoing climate change threats (see Attachment #1).
5. Implementation of the Regional NHS
5.1 While precise policy language will be presented through the draft ROP, Proposed
Policy Directions identified approaches for a Regional NHS through
Report #2021-P-7. In general, these proposed directions include:
x objectives to promote a systems -based approach to protecting the natural
environment, to achieve no net loss and to protect, enhance and restore
features and areas and their ecological functions;
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x that existing identified linkages, including "Open Space Linkages" and
"Waterfront Links" and future linkages and enhancement areas identified
through watershed plans and/or area municipal assessments be
incorporated into a Regional NHS;
X that cross -jurisdictional relationships and impacts on the Regional NHS be
considered, and that the importance and intent of external connections,
such as Urban River Valleys within the Greenbelt Plan be recognized;
x that the completion of climate vulnerability assessments which identify the
most vulnerable areas of the regional NHS and suggest enhancements
and/or restoration needed to mitigate climate change impacts be
supported;
x that area municipalities develop an NHS and/or refine their existing NHS
policies and mapping, including the identification of enhancement areas
and linkages as necessary; and
X that the Regional NHS be updated from time -to -time to reflect minor
changes as a result of the newest and best available data, at the date of
an official plan consolidation, without the need for an amendment to the
ROP.
5.2 Once implemented, the Regional NHS and associated features maps can be used
by municipalities, conservation authorities and property owners to understand what
features could be impacted by development and site alteration. Once in effect, the
Regional NHS would act as a screening tool for development applications such as
official plan amendments, plans of subdivision, plans of condominium and consent
(or land division) applications. During pre -consultation, or when applications are
received, staff would determine which environmentally sensitive features, areas,
functions, and/or linkages may be present based on the background data. Staff
could also advise which Provincial Plan would apply and whether an environment
impact study or natural heritage evaluation report, may be required.
6. Relationship to Strategic Plan
6.1 This report aligns with/addresses the following goals and priorities in the Durham
Region Strategic Plan:
a. Priority 1.3 under the goal of Environmental Sustainability, a Regional NHS
would protect preserve and restore the natural environment, including
greenspaces, waterways, parks, trails and farmlands;
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b. Priority 1.4 under the goal of Environmental Sustainability, a Regional NHS
demonstrates continued leadership in sustainability and addressing climate
change; and
C. Priority 5.3 under the goal of Service Excellence, the proposed consultation
approach through Envision Durham demonstrates commitment to continuous
quality improvement and communicating results.
6.2 Identifying a Regional NHS contributes to achieving objectives within the Durham
Community Climate Adaptation Plan and is consistent with the Region's climate
emergency declaration. Protection of the natural environment can help to reduce the
severity and frequency of riverine flooding and reduce ambient summer
temperatures in urban areas to reduce heat stress.
7. Consultation Process
7.1 This report, the draft Regional NHS mapping, including instructions on how to use
the map viewer, as well as a series of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ) regarding
Natural Heritage Systems, will be posted to the project webpage at
www.durham.ca/Envision Durham for public and agency review.
7.2 Interested parties are encouraged to provide input directly within the online map
viewer. Comments may also be submitted to Envision Durham(o)_durham.ca or by
mail and are requested by May 2, 2022. Information on the release of the draft
Regional NHS map will be announced by way of:
a. News release and public service announcement;
b. Social media platforms, including Facebook, Twitter and Linkedln; and
C. Email notifications and report circulation, as detailed below.
7.3 A copy of this report and an invitation to provide input through the online map viewer
will be forwarded to all Envision Durham Interested Parties, Durham's area
municipalities, conservation authorities, Indigenous communities, BILD — Durham
Chapter, and the Ministry of Municipal Affairs and Housing. Circulation will also be
provided to Regional Advisory Committees (Durham Environmental Advisory
Committee, Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee and Durham Region
Roundtable on Climate Change) that may have interest in where and how the
Region intends to protect and enhance the Regional NHS.
8. Conclusion
8.1 Identification of a Regional NHS is required by provincial legislation and policies.
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8.2 The approach that is being proposed for the Region's new official plan is to
assemble information contained in existing NHS datasets and to clearly depict the
NHS as an overlay. The proposed NHS does not introduce any new restrictions that
do not exist already.
8.3 Input on the draft Regional NHS is requested by May 2, 2022. Feedback received
will be reviewed and will inform the preparation of the draft ROP.
9. Attachments
Attachment #1
Attachment #2
Attachment #3
Attachment #4
Attachment #5
Respectfully submitted,
Original signed by
Draft Regional Natural Heritage System and Enhancement
Opportunity Areas
Existing Regional Official Plan Schedule B — Map B3 — Oak
Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan Land Use Designations
Existing Regional Official Plan Schedule B — Map B1 — Key
Natural Heritage and Hydrologic Features and Greenbelt Natural
Heritage System
Growth Plan Natural Heritage System Areas in Durham
Draft Regional Natural Heritage System — Source Data Table
Brian Bridgeman, MCIP, RPP
Commissioner of Planning and
Economic Development
Recommended for Presentation to Committee
Elaine C. Baxter-Trahair
Chief Administrative Officer
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Data Sources and Disclaimer
Growth Plan and Greenbelt NHS: MNRF, March 2018.
This map is part of the Envision Durham/MCR process and is for illustrative purposes only. This map has been produced from a variety of sources. The Region of Durham does not make any representations concerning the
accuracy, likely results, or reliability of the use of the materials. The Region hereby disclaims all representations and warranties. Digital cartography by The Regional Municipality of Durham, Planning and Economic
Development Department, 2019. All rights reserved. May not be reproduced without permission.
Draft Regional Natural Heritage System — Source Data
1. Rural Area
X Greenbelt NHS (MNRF, 2017)
x Natural Core Areas and Natural Linkage Areas on the Oak Ridges
Moraine (MNRF, 2017)
2. Urban Area and Whitebelt
X Growth Plan NHS (MNRF, 2017)
x Pickering — area municipal NHS (2018), conservation authority NHS
(2018), environmental datasets, Seaton NHS and Carruthers Creek
Watershed Plan Enhanced NHS (Existing NHS), 2021
x Ajax — area municipal NHS (2018), environmental datasets and
Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan Enhanced NHS (Existing NHS), 2021
x Whitby — area municipal NHS (2020) and environmental datasets
x Oshawa — area municipal NHS (2019) and environmental datasets
x Clarington — area municipal NHS (2018) and environmental datasets
x Uxbridge — area municipal NHS (2018), conservation authority NHS
(2019) and environmental datasets
x Scugog — area municipal EP zoning (2021) and environmental datasets
x Brock — conservation authority NHS (2019) and environmental datasets
3. Environmental Datasets
X Fish Habitat — CLOCA, 2019/LSRCA, 2018/TRCA, 2019/MNRF, 2019
x Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest — MNRF, 2019
x Sand Barrens, Savannahs, Tallgrass Prairies and Alvars — CLOCA,
2019/GRCA, 2013/KRCA, 2015/LSRCA, 2017/TRCA, 2018
x Permanent and Intermittent Streams — CLOCA, 2021/KRCA,
2018/LSRCA, 2016/TRCA, 2010 and 2018/MNRF, 2020
x Provincially Significant Wetland — MNRF, 2019
x Wetlands — CLOCA, 2019/GRCA, 2013/KRCA, 2015/LSRCA,
2017/TRCA, 2018
x Significant Woodlands — North South Environmental Inc., 2021
x Significant Valleylands — Matrix Solutions Inc., 2021
4. Enhancement Opportunity Areas
X CLOCA, 2021, GRCA, 2018, KRCA, 2012, LSRCA, 2019, TRCA, 2021
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Memorandum
Date: February 11, 2022
• To: Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
From: Susan Siopis, P.Eng., Commissioner, Works
The Regional
Municipality of Gioseph Anello, M.Eng., P.Eng., PMP, Director, Waste
Durham Management Services
Works Department John Presta, P.Eng., MPA, Director, Environmental Services
Subject: Response to National Farmers Union — Ontario letter to
Municipality of Clarington dated February 7, 2022,
regarding Durham Region's Proposed Mixed Waste
Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility
The Regional Municipality of Durham (Region) received a copy of the
above noted letter outlining National Farmers Union — Ontario (NFU -0)
concerns with the Region's proposed Mixed Waste Pre-sort and
Anaerobic Digestion Facility. The enclosed letter contains several
misstatements and inaccuracies that the Region would like to address
here.
Firstly, the land application of sewage biosolids has a long and safe
history in Ontario, dating back to the 1970s and is supported by both the
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and the
Ministry of Agriculture Food and Rural Affairs (OMAFRA), and the Water
Environment Association of Ontario (WEAO), an organization
representing wastewater professionals.
Sewage biosolids are defined as a Non -Agricultural Source Material
(NASM) and are regulated by the Nutrient Management Act (Ontario
Regulation 267/03). Biosolids are applied to farmland using a NASM
Plan. A NASM Plan is a detailed summary of the farmer's crop rotation
over five years and accounts for all nutrients applied to the farmland,
including sewage biosolids, and tracks the safe addition of nitrogen,
phosphorous, and metals to promote soil and crop health. Sewage
biosolids are regularly analyzed for nutrients, metals, and pathogens to
ensure that they meet the standards detailed in the Nutrient
Management Act and Regulations. Strict regulatory oversight provides a
If you require this information in an accessible format, pase contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 3560.
Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
Response to NFU -ON letter to Municipality of Clarington dated
February 7, 2022, regarding Durham Region's Proposed MWP/AD Facility
February 11, 2022
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quality assurance program for farmers, the community, and the environment.
OMAFRA provides training, education, and licenses/certifications to operators who are
applying nutrients to land and for individuals creating NASM Plans. These individuals
adhere to the strict standards of the Nutrient Management Act and its regulations to
ensure the protection of soils, water resources, human and animal health.
The Region's Biosolids Program is supported by the Durham Region Soil and Crop
Improvement Association and by many local farmers who benefit from the application of
biosolids. For many farmers in Durham Region, the Region's biosolids program is an
important source of nutrients, organic and other material that improves soil and crop
health.
Independent research into the effects of metals, pharmaceuticals, and personal care
products in biosolids is very active at the University of Guelph, Agriculture and Agrifood
Canada, and several other institutions. Independent research continues to support the
land application of sewage biosolids.
Secondly, the Mixed Waste Pre-sort and Anaerobic Digestion Facility (MWP/AD) is a
new and separate facility from the Durham York Energy Centre (DYEC), or incinerator
as referred to in the letter. The DYEC began commercial operations in 2016 and is
capable of processing 160,000 tonnes of municipal solid waste each year. The DYEC
operates under an Environmental Compliance Approval (ECA) that limits waste
processing to 140,000 tonnes per year. In 2019 the Region and York Region initiated an
Environmental Screening Process to increase the permitted capacity of the DYEC to
160,000 tonnes per year.
In 2020, at the onset of the COVID-19 pandemic, the Region and York Region
requested and received an emergency ECA amendment to process 160,000 tonnes in
2020. At no time has the DYEC ever exceeded its permitted waste processing
capacity. In fact, the purpose of the MWP/AD facility is to reduce the quantity of waste
sent to the DYEC for processing. Rather than residential waste going directly to the
DYEC, it will first be sorted to remove remaining recyclables, organics and non-
combustible materials. Only the garbage residue from the MWP will be sent to the
DYEC therefore delaying the need to expand the facility to further increase capacity.
The DYEC operates under Environmental Assessment Approval conditions and an ECA
which both stipulate emission limits. Emission limits apply to emissions measured via
stack tests which occur twice per year and to emissions monitored continuously.
Results of all emission measurements are posted for public review on the DYEC
website. There was one stack test exceedance in 2016 during facility commissioning
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Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
Response to NFU -ON letter to Municipality of Clarington dated
February 7, 2022, regarding Durham Region's Proposed MWP/AD Facility
February 11, 2022
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that was reported to and investigated by the Ministry of Environment, Conservation and
Parks. The DYEC was shutdown until the MECP was satisfied that the facility could
operate within the emission limits set out in its approvals. The DYEC has not exceeded
stack emission limits since this single incident in 2016. There are occasional
exceedances of Carbon Monoxide limits as noted in the continuous emissions
monitoring. Carbon Monoxide is considered an operational parameter and is not a
contaminant of concern.
The proposed Anaerobic Digestion (AD) facility will operate two digestion trains. One
will receive source separated organics from the Green Bin program servicing single
family homes in the Region. The second train will receive facility separated organics
from the Mixed Waste Pre-sort (MWP) facility. Output from the two digestion trains will
be kept separate when the facility begins operations. The Region has committed to
work with the MECP to evaluate the digestate from the facility separated organic train to
confirm it is of consistent quality with the source separated organics digestate. The
Region is committed to producing a high quality, beneficial agricultural product
as an output from the AD facility and will do so with MECP and OMAFRA
involvement and approvals.
The Region has been in regular communication with MECP regarding the planning and
regulatory requirements for the MWP/AD Facility. MECP has confirmed in writing to the
Region that the MWP/AD Facility does not meet the criteria under the
Environmental Assessment Act that would necessitate an Environmental
Assessment. The Region will apply for an Environmental Compliance Approval that will
stipulate operating parameters for the facility.
End of Memo
Enclosed: Letter dated February 7, 2022, to Municipality of Clarington from
Don Ciparis, President, National Farmers Union - Ontario
Copy: HonRUDEOBavid Piccini, Minister, Environment, Conservation and Parks
Lindsey Park, MPP (Durham)
Mayor Foster and Members of Council, Municipality of Clarington
Mary -Anne Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer, Municipality of Clarington
June Gallagher, Municipal Clerk, Municipality of Clarington
Don Ciparis, President, National Farmers Union — Ontario
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Regional Chair Henry and Members of Regional Council
Response to NFU -ON letter to Municipality of Clarington dated
February 7, 2022, regarding Durham Region's Proposed MWP/AD Facility
February 11, 2022
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Elizabeth Stocking, President, Local 345 (Durham, Peterborough, Victoria),
National Farmers Union — Ontario
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Agricultural Advisory Committee of Clarington c/o Amy Burke, Senior Planner, Planning
and Development Services
Durham Agricultural Advisory Committee c/o Michael Scott, Project Planner, Department
of Planning and Economic Development
Elaine Baxter-Trahair, Chief Administrative Officer, Durham Region
Brian Bridgeman, Commissioner, Planning and Economic Development, Durham Region
Don Beaton, Commissioner, Corporate Services, Durham Region
Ralph Walton, Regional Clerk / Director, Legislative Services, Durham Region
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February 7, 2022
Mayor Foster and Municipal Council
Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON LIC 3A6
Dear Mayor and Councillors,
It has come to the attention of the National Farmers Union ❑Ontario (NFU -0) that the Region of
Durham is proposing to build an anaerobic digestor near its municipal incinerator in Clarington.
This proposal has raised the concerns of our members in the Region and those of the Provincial
Council of the NFU -O.
The NFU -O is an accredited farm organization representing thousands of sustainable family
farmers in Ontario and has advocated for farm families across Ontario and Canada since 1969.
The NFU -O believes agriculture should be economically, socially and environmentally
sustainable and lead to enriched soils, biodiverse ecosystems, financially viable farms, healthy
and safe food and thriving rural communities. Members work together to achieve agricultural
policies that ensure dignity and income security for farm families, while protecting and
enhancing rural environments for current and future generations.
We advocate for the province to provide concrete supports for farmers to build soil health while
continuing to minimize soil contamination. Our policies on sewage sludge request that spreading
of untreated sludge be prohibited (Nov. 2001) and that spreading treated sewage sludge be
prohibited until processes are in place to remove heavy metals, pharmaceuticals, chemicals and
other toxic residues that are harmful to humans, animals and the environment (Nov. 2001, Nov.
2011).
The proposal presented here has a number of design flaws that are not being addressed including:
an incinerator that has violated Provincial Air Emissions standards, that same incinerator is now
being called on to perform service on three times the waste tonnage that it was designed for and
an anaerobic digestor that uses mixed organic waste that cannot be used as agricultural fertilizer
as determined by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture, Food and Rural Affairs. The legality of the
proposal has been challenged by non-government organizations and First Nations communities.
The Durham Regional government must demonstrate the same forethought and leadership in this
important decision that it displayed in declaring a climate emergency in 2020 and developing a
plan for 100% reduction in GHG emissions by 2045.
Local members of the NFU -O and their Provincial Council are calling on the Regional
Government to impose an interim control by-law on the proposal until all Environmental
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Assessments are completed. Regional decision -makers can count on the NFU -2 ® support in
making the right decision.
Sincerely,
Don Ciparis
President, National Farmers Union - Ontario
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Minister Piccini
Lindsey Park, MPP
Gord Robinson
Elizabeth Stocking
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If this information is required in an accessible format, please contact 1-800-372-1102 ext. 2097.
The Regional Municipality of Durham
Minutes
Energy From Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee
Tuesday, February 22, 2022
A meeting of the Energy From Waste — Waste Management Advisory Committee was
held on Tuesday, February 22, 2022 in Council Chambers, Regional Headquarters,
605 Rossland Road East, Whitby, at 7:02 PM. Electronic participation was permitted
for this meeting.
1. Roll Call
Present: G. Gordon, Whitby, Chair
W. Basztyk, Brock
R. Fleming, Pickering
P. Haylock, Clarington, Vice -Chair
K. Meydam, Clarington
G. Rocoski, Oshawa
J. Vinson, Clarington
Absent: S. Elhajjeh, Clarington
Non -Voting Members
Present: A. Burke, Senior Planner, Special Projects, Municipality of Clarington
Councillor Jones, Local Councillor, Municipality of Clarington
L. Kwan, Environmental Specialist, Covanta
W. Marsden, Facility Manager, Covanta
Staff
Present: G. Anello, Director of Waste Management Services
R. Inacio, Systems Support Specialist — Information Technology
A. Porteous, Supervisor of Waste Services
N. Prasad, Assistant Secretary to Council, Corporate Services —
Legislative Services
2. Declarations of Interest
There were no declarations of interest.
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3. Adoption of Minutes
Moved by W. Basztyk, Seconded by G. Rocoski,
That the minutes of the EFW-WMAC meeting held on Tuesday,
November 23, 2021, be adopted.
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4. Announcements
There were no announcements.
5. Presentations
A) Angela Porteous, Supervisor, Waste Operations, and Gioseph Anello,
Director, Waste Management Services, the Regional Municipality of
Durham, regarding `Long -Term Waste Management Plan 2021
Consultation, Final Long -Term Waste Management Plan 2021 to 2040
and first Five -Year Action Plan'
Angela Porteous, Supervisor, Waste Operations, and Gioseph Anello,
Director, Waste Management Services, provided a PowerPoint
presentation regarding Long -Term Waste Management Plan 2021
Consultation, Final Long -Term Waste Management Plan 2021 to 2040
and first Five -Year Action Plan.
Highlights of the presentation included:
x Long -Term Waste Management Plan Development
x Development of Draft Waste Plan, Targets and Short, Mid and
Long -Term Actions
x Waste Plan Consultation (2020-2021)
x What We Heard
x Long -Term Waste Management Plan: Development and Update
Framework
x Waste Plan Targets and Actions
x Next Steps
G. Anello provided an overview of the consultation that was undertaken
to develop the Plan and advised of the comments received through the
consultation process. He also provided an overview of the
development and update framework which consists of the following
pillars: Guiding Principles; Vision; Objectives; Targets; Actions; the
Long -Term Waste Management Plan; and the Five -Year Action Plan.
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With regards to the Waste Plan Targets and Actions, A. Porteous
stated that targets have been developed to meet the objectives; there
are measurements to assess the progress on meeting targets; and
actions have been developed for the Region and the community to
contribute to meeting the targets. She advised that the timelines for
the actions have been broken down into short-term; mid-term; and
long-term action plans. She also advised that the targets and actions
will be reviewed during the timelines and that the Action Plan will be
reviewed and updated every five years.
A. Porteous provided a detailed overview of the Targets, Measures and
Actions being proposed for the following five objectives of the Five -
Year Action Plan:
x Objective 1 — Engage with residents to build an understanding
and awareness of the 5Rs and the Region's waste
management programs and services;
x Objective 2 — Reduce the quantity of waste we create;
x Objective 3 — Increase diversion of waste from disposal and
support the circular economy;
x Objective 4 — Support the Region's greenhouse gas (GHG)
reduction and climate change mitigation efforts; and
x Objective 5 — Protect or improve water, land and air quality in
Durham Region.
A. Porteous stated that with regards to the Five -Year Action Plan,
actions are aligned with the 2022 budget and capital forecast being
presented in February 2022; implementation and work on the 2022
actions can begin after budget approval; the progress on targets will be
reported annually; and after five years, the Action Plan will be
reviewed.
G. Anello provided an update on the following suggestions from the
committee:
x Staff is looking into a separate collection bin basket for
batteries;
x Staff is unable to review garburators as a potential solution for
waste organics due to the capacity at wastewater plants;
x Staff is unable to look at moving from bins to carts due to the
costs involved and upcoming Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR) transition; and
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x With regards to greenhouse gases and the use of sand filters to
grow bacteria to create a biofilter, he advised that a bio -cover
has the potential to decrease methane by 90% and staff is
currently looking at renewing contracts for collection and
placing a requirement to use compressed natural gas trucks in
the contracts.
With regards to promotion and education, A. Porteous provided an
update on options for the annual waste management calendar. She
advised that staff is looking at how to get the information out to the
community or whether they should continue printing the calendars.
She also advised that staff is looking at alternative options such as the
waste app, downloadable calendars, and materials to be available in
different languages.
With regards to the Extended Producer Responsibility, G. Anello
advised that staff is working on the material recovery facility and a
Request for Proposal so the facility can be leased once it is no longer
needed in 2024.
Staff responded to questions with regards to the pipeline between the
anaerobic digester and the Courtice wastewater plant.
6. Delegations
There were no delegations.
7. Correspondence
There were no correspondence items.
8. Administrative Matters
A) EFW-WMAC Work Plan — Next Steps
G. Gordon inquired whether there were any committee members
interested in working with the Durham Region Works Department to
help with initiatives such as the Extended Producer Responsibility
(EPR); bio -gas cover; waste streams; outreach programs etc. He
requested that any interested members advise him by email.
G. Anello advised that they are planning special waste events for each
municipality and a schedule will be provided once finalized.
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Staff responded to questions with regards to textile conversion; bio -
covers on landfill sites for methane conversion and whether there is a
plan to provide carbon dioxide sequestration through trees or other
green horticultural materials to prevent carbon dioxide from getting into
the atmosphere.
9. Other Business
A) Update by Gioseph Anello, Director, Waste Management Services, the
Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding Durham Region's Organics
Manaaement Proiect
G. Anello provided an update regarding Durham Region's Organics
Management Project. He advised that staff is currently in the
procurement process and has recently finished commercially
confidential meetings with the proponents. Staff is now working on
finalizing the project agreement and is looking for a time frame for
submissions with proposals to be submitted by April 15th. He advised
that once council approval is given, staff will begin the development of
the environmental compliance approval application.
Staff responded to questions with regards to the effluent management
aspect of the selected organics vendor and their design; whether there
will be opportunities for public or committee input with regards to the
projects going forward; whether information will be provided regarding
what is expected of the proponent and the specifications of requests of
the proponent.
Staff also responded to questions with regards to the anaerobic
digester and whether the green bins would have to be replaced. With
regards to committee involvement, it was requested that staff provide a
list of the specific areas in the Works Department where help is
needed.
B) Update by Gioseph Anello, Director, Waste Management Services, the
Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding Extended Producer
Responsibility
G. Anello provided an update regarding Extended Producer
Responsibility (EPR). He stated that Extended Producer Responsibility
will transition the Blue Box program for Durham Region in 2024. He
advised that the Ministry is working through some issues with
producers regarding the structure of regulations but has confirmed that
the transition dates will not change.
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G. Anello advised there is interest in leasing the material recovery
facility and staff is working on a Request for Proposal to lease the
facility for a five year period after which the value of the equipment
should be depleted. He also advised that the blue box program as
legislated by the Ministry will no longer provide services to small
commercial and institutional businesses after the transition and staff
will be seeking Council's support to continue to service those business
areas on a cost recovery basis.
C) Update by Gioseph Anello, Director, Waste Management Services, the
Regional Municipality of Durham, regarding the Durham York Energy
Centre
G. Anello provided an update regarding the Durham York Energy
Centre (DYEC). He advised that staff has received the draft results of
the fall source tests, which were well below compliance limits.
G. Anello advised that Durham Region processed approximately
140,500 tonnes of waste last year and that about 17,000 tonnes were
sent to landfill as bypass. He advised that staff is in the process of
looking at the replacement of some larger pieces of equipment during
the March/April 2022 time frame.
Staff responded to questions with regards to the notice of completion
for the Environmental Assessment screening and the committee not
being able to provide comments due to the report not being sent out in
time. Staff was requested to bring such reports to the committee's
attention before the close of the commenting period.
10. Next Meeting
The next regularly scheduled meeting of the EFW-WMAC will be held
on Tuesday, May 24, 2022 in Council Chambers, at 7:00 PM, Regional
Headquarters, 605 Rossland Road East, Whitby.
11. Adjournment
Moved by K. Meydam, Seconded by R. Fleming,
That the meeting be adjourned.
CARRIED
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The meeting adjourned at 8:28 PM.
G. Gordon, Chair, Energy from Waste —
Waste Management Advisory Committee
N. Prasad, Assistant Secretary to Council
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Box 310, 315 George Street, Marton, Ontario NOH 2TO Tel: (519) 534-1400 Fax: (519) 534-4862
1-877-534-1400
February 25, 2022
The Honourable David Piccini, Minister
Ministry of Environment Conservation and Parks
College Park 5th Floor, 777 Bay St.
Toronto, ON M7A 2J3
Re: Municipal Accommodation Tax and Crown Camoarounds
On January 11t, 2022, the Town of South Bruce Peninsula implemented a Municipal
Accommodation Tax (MAT). The tax equates to a 4% fee Levied on short term
accommodations including, hotels, motels, rooming houses, bed & breakfast, cottage
rentals and campgrounds, for all bookings of 30 days or less.
The Town of South Bruce Peninsula is the first jurisdiction in Ontario to levy the MAT on
campgrounds. There are approximately 14 campgrounds within the Town of South
Bruce Peninsula. Of those, one is a municipally owned campground, and one is a
provincially owned campground, known as the Sauble Falls Provincial Park.
The Town recently amended the MAT program to confirm that our Town owned
campground will contribute to MAT in the same manner as all of our privately owned
campgrounds.
The Municipal Act states that "the Crown, any agency of the Crown in right of Ontario or
any authority......." Is exempt from MAT. As such, the Sable Falls Provincial Park is not
participating in the MAT program.
Several campground owners within the Town recently attended a Council meeting and
stated their concerns and objections pertaining to the MAT exemption for the Sauble
Falls Provincial Park. Town Council and private campground owners believe that this
exemption creates an unfair competitive advantage for the provincially operated
campground.
Council fully supports the position of our local campground owners and has passed the
following resolution
"And further that the Town sends a letter to the Ministry of Environment Conservation
and Parks as well as to MPP Bill Walker requesting the removal of the Municipal
Accommodation Tax exemption for all Crown owned campgrounds and that this letter is
sent to all Ontario municipalities to seek their support'
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By way of this letter, we are asking the province to remove exemptions listed within
section 400.1 (1) of the Municipal Act pertaining to Crown owned facilities, specifically
campgrounds.
Sincerely,
j Janice Jackc
Town of Sou
Mayor
Bruce Peninsula
Janice.jackson@southbrucepeninsuIa.com
519-534-1400 ext. 200
cc. MPP Bill Walker
www.southbrucepeninsuIa.com
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BRACEBRIDGE
The Heart of Muskoka
February 24, 2022
Re: Item for Discussion - Hospital Capital Funding
The Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge
At its meeting of February 23, 2022, the Council of the Corporation of the Town of Bracebridge ratified
motions 22 -PD -014, regarding the Item for Discussion — Joint and Several Liability Reform, as follows:
"WHEREAS healthcare funding is a provincial and federal responsibility;
AND WHEREAS from 2009 to 2020 a total of $415.4 million has been transferred from
municipal operations to fund and build provincial hospitals:
AND WHEREAS remaining long-term commitments to hospitals stand at $117.5 million (as of
2020), which will also be financed from municipal operations;
AND WHEREAS a hospital is one of many public services that contributes to healthy
communities;
AND WHEREAS municipal contributions to provincial hospitals takes away from the resources
available for other municipal services that contribute to the health and well-being of residents;
AND WHEREAS a community's total contribution to local hospitals also includes the donations
made by benevolent individuals, groups, and businesses along with municipal contributions;
AND WHEREAS a community's required local share is to pay 10% of capital construction costs
and 100% of the cost of equipment, furniture, and fixtures, which includes medical equipment
with big ticket prices: MRI machines, CT scanners, and x-ray machines;
AND WHEREAS this translates to a 70% provincial share and 30% local share (individuals,
groups, businesses, and municipalities) of the overall cost of provincial hospital operations and
capital projects;
AND WHEREAS the adoption of the "design -build -finance" hospital construction model (also
known as alternative financing and procurement or P3 projects), has increased local share
amounts because they now include the costs of long-term financing;
AND WHEREAS equipment replacement needs are increasingly frequent and increasingly
expensive with average equipment lifespan of just ten years;
AND WHEREAS the Association of Municipalities of Ontario has highlighted the "local share"
of hospital capital contributions as a major issue in its 2022 Pre -Budget Submission to the
Standing Committee on Finance and Economic Affairs;
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NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED THAT the Council of The Corporation of the Town of
Bracebridge calls for a provincial re-examination of the "local share" hospital capital calculation
methodology, to better reflect the limited fiscal capacity of municipalities, and the contributions
to health care services they already provide to a community;
AND FURTHER THAT a copy of this resolution be forwarded to the Premier of Ontario, the
Minister of Finance, the Minister of Health, the Minister of Municipal Affairs and Housing, the
Local Member of Provincial Parliament, the Association of Municipalities of Ontario, and all
Ontario municipalities."
In accordance with Council's direction I am forwarding you a copy of the resolution for you reference.
Please do not hesitate to contact me if I can provide any additional clarification in this regard.
Yours truly,
Lori McDonald
Director of Corporate Services/Clerk
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Ministry of Northern Development,
Mines, Natural Resources and
Forestry
Policy Division
Ministere du Developpement du Nord, des
Mines, des Richesses naturelles et des
Forks
Division de la politique
Bureau du directeur
Director's Office Direction des politiques relatives aux forets et
Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch aux terres de la Couronne
70 Foster Drive, 3rd Floor 70, rue Foster, 3e etage
Sault Ste. Marie, ON P6A 6V5 Sault Sainte Marie, ON P6A 6V5
March 03, 2022
Ontario Q
Re: Seeking input about the use of floating accommodations on waterways over
Ontario's public lands
Greetings,
The Ministry of Northern Development, Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry
(NDMNRF) would like to make you aware of a Bulletin recently posted to the
Environmental Registry of Ontario rhttps://ero.ontario.ca/notice/019-51191.
We are seeking to engage municipalities on potential ideas and approaches to manage
"camping" and the use of floating accommodations on waterways over Ontario's public
lands. The ministry is seeing increased interest in the use of waterways by various
types of vessels (i.e., watercrafts equipped for overnight accommodation). In some
cases, the ministry has heard concerns relating to vessels that are primarily designed
for accommodation and not navigation.
We are seeking input from the public, Indigenous communities, and municipal
associations, and various stakeholders including your organization by April 19, 2022.
Input from this process will inform consideration of potential future changes intended to
address growing concerns around the impacts of this activity on Ontario waterways and
those who use them.
Please note, no regulatory changes are being proposed at this time. Any regulatory or
policy changes that may be considered in the future would be posted on the
Environmental Registry for consultation purposes.
If you have any questions, please reach out to Julie Reeder, Sr. Program Advisor,
Crown Lands Policy Section at Julie.reeder@ontario.ca.
Sincerely,
Peter D. Henry, R.P.F.
Director
Crown Forests and Lands Policy Branch
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C. Pauline Desroches, Manager, Crown Lands Policy Section
Julie Reeder, Sr. Program Advisor, Crown Lands Policy Section
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KAWARTHA
CONSERVATION
Discover• Protect• Restore
February 28, 2022
The Mayor and Members of Council
The Municipality of Clarington
40 Temperance Street
Bowmanville, ON LK 3A6
RE: Inventory of Programs and Services under the Conservation Authorities Act and supporting O. Reg. 687/21
Dear Mayor Foster and Members of Council:
Recently proclaimed provisions in the Conservation Authorities Act (CA Act) and accompanying regulations require
that conservation authorities develop an inventory of programs and services, which will be used as a foundation for
Memorandums of Understanding or agreements with participating municipalities to fund programs or services that
are not deemed to be mandatory core services.
We are pleased to provide our Inventory of Programs and Services supported by our Board of Directors, and approved
by Resolution #23/22:
RESOLUTION #23/22
MOVED BY: Deborah Kiezebrink
SECONDED BY: Pat Dunn
RESOLVED, THAT, the Inventory of Programs and Services be approved, and
THAT, the Inventory of Programs and Services be circulated to our member municipalities, the
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks, and be made publicly available on our
website.
CARRIED
This inventory estimates annual costs of delivering the service or program and identifies the percentage of costs
covered by different funding mechanisms. This document also classifies each of our programs according to categories
as outlined under section 21.1 of the Act.
The next step of the transition period identified by the Province is to seek feedback on the inventory with our
municipal partners and work towards the development of agreements for programs and services by January 2024, if
not already established, for Category 2 and 3 programs and services identified in the inventory. Category 2 and 3
programs and services are deemed non -mandatory by the Province and require agreements to be funded in the
future.
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION
277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
705.328.2271 Fax 705.328.2286
Kawa rthaConservation.com
Our Watershed Partners: �~
City of Kawartha Lakes • Region of Durham • Township of Scugog • Municipality of Claangton - ®n!�hip of Brock • Municipality of Trent Lakes • Township of Cavan Monaghan Conservation
ONTARIO
KAWARTHA
CONSERVATION
Discover• Protect• Restore
The Region of Durham is considered the participating municipality under the Conservation Authorities Act and we will
be having conversations with staff at the Region to this end during the transition period. We welcome comments
from your municipality as well in the development of the inventory and agreements.
If you have any questions or comments on the inventory or the next steps in the development of MOUs or
agreements for services, please do not hesitate to contact me at extension 215.
Sincerely,
Mark Majchrowski, CAO
Enclosed
M. Dempster, Chief Administrative Officer
: Gallagher, Clerk
R Hooper, Director, Kawartha Conservation
KAWARTHA CONSERVATION
277 Kenrei Road, Lindsay, ON K9V 4R1
705.328.2271 Fax 705.328.2286
Kawa rthaConservati on.com
Our Watershed Partners:
�~
City of Kawartha Lakes • Region of Durham • Township of Scugog • Municipality of Claangton - ®n!�hip of Brock • Municipality of Trent Lakes • Township of Cavan Monaghan
conservation
ONTARIO
Kawartha Conservation Inventory of Programs and Services
Feb. 24, 2022
The following is a listing of programs and services that are aligned with the requirements outlined in regulations. This represents the current inventory of
programs and may be adjusted as additional provincial guidance and interpretation is supplied, as information is refined and following discussions with
municipalities on this inventory.
The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks is requesting that each program and service is categorized into one of 3 categories, as follows:
1. Mandatory programs and services (defined in regulation; where municipal levy could be used without any agreement)
2. Municipal programs and services. Programs and services at the request of a municipality (with municipal funding through an MOU/agreement)
3. Other programs and services. Programs and services an authority determines are advisable (use of municipal levy requires an MOU/agreement with
participating municipalities)
A program or service that is identified as mandatory is eligible, but not required to receive municipal funding. More than one category of program may apply to a
program or service offered.
Natural Hazard Management
Natural Hazard Management Program
Program Description: Conservation Authorities (CAs) are the lead provincial agencies on Natural Hazard issues. The goal is to protect life and property from
flooding and erosion. This watershed -wide, comprehensive program includes: development applications and permits, municipal plan input and review,
environmental planning and policy, flood forecast and warning, flood and erosion control infrastructure, technical studies, ice management, education and
public awareness.
See 21.1 (1) 1 i of the Conservation Authorities Act; Sections 1-8 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.Reg. 686/21
Section 28.1 Permit Reviewing and processing permit applications, associated 1 Currently $343,800 Municipal Levy — 41%
Administration and technical reports, site inspections, communication with Provided Self Generated — 59%
Compliance and applicants, agents, and consultants and legal costs.
Communications Includes information management related to these items.
Review under other Input to the review and approval processes under other
1 Currently
Municipal Levy — 41%
Legislation applicable law (e.g., Environmental Assessment Act, with
Provided
$45,800 Self Generated — 59%
comments principally related to natural hazards,
wetlands, watercourses, and S. 28 permit requirements.)
Municipal Plan Input Technical information and advice to municipalities on
1 Currently
$166,600 Municipal Levy — 41%
and Review (Natural circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official
Provided
Self Generated — 59%
1
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Hazards) Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions,
Consents, Minor Variances).
Input to municipal land -use planning documents (OP,
Comprehensive ZB, Secondary plans) related to natural
hazards, on behalf of Ministry of Northern Development,
Mines, Natural Resources and Forestry (MNDMNRF),
delegated to CAs in 1983.
Input to the review and approval processes under other
applicable law, with comments principally related to
natural hazards, wetlands, watercourses, and S. 28 permit
requirements.
Includes information management related to these items.
Plan Review Not Technical information and advice to municipalities on 2
Related to Natural circulated municipal land use planning applications (Official
Hazards Plan and Zoning By-law Amendments, Subdivisions,
Consents, Minor Variances).
Planning services are provided by current MOUS with the City
of Kawartha Lakes (2012), Durham Region (2011),
Municipality of Trent Lakes (2017), County of Peterborough
(2013).
Website update Develop a customer -focused solution putting permit
(Permit application application status information into the hands of residents
tracking) and the building community.
Enable customers to find the information they need, and
utilize online services provided with a particular aim to
improve planning and permitting services.
*Funded by participating municipalities as a 2 -year general
benefitting program, directly related to hazard
programming for permitting and planning
2
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Currently $26,900 Municipal Levy -41%
Provided Self Generated — 59%
under MOU
General $20,000 Municipal Levy —100%
Benefitting
Project
Flood Forecasting
Daily data collection and monitoring of weather forecasts,
and Warning
provincial and local water level forecasts, watershed
and
conditions, snow course, flood event forecasting, flood
warning, communications and response and equipment
Low Water
maintenance. Annual meeting with municipal flood
Response
emergency coordinator.
Conditions monitoring and analysis, including baseflow
conditions. Technical and administrative support to the
Water Response Team representing major water users
and decision makers, who recommend drought response
actions.
Includes information management related to these items.
Natural Hazards Studies and projects to inform natural hazards
Technical Studies, Policy management programs including: flood plain studies,
Review watershed hydrology, regulations areas mapping update,
flood forecasting system assessment, flood plain policy,
and shoreline management. An individual project often
lasts one to three years and are distributed over time as
human resources and funding is available.
*Current projects include Durham Watershed Planning and
Floodplain Mapping studies, funded through special
benefitting projects with Durham Region, City of Kawartha
Lakes and Haliburton County. Costs vary annually.
Natural Hazards Promoting public awareness of natural hazards including
Communications, flooding, drought, and erosion. Public events, materials.
Outreach and Education Social media services. Media relations. Educate elementary
school students and the public about the danger of
floodwaters.
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1 Currently $112,600
Provided
1
Special
Benefitting
Projects with
municipality
Provincial — 22%
Municipal Levy -76%
$278,700 I Municipal Levy —84%
Other Revenue —16%
1 I CA Act 1 $6,600 1 Municipal Levy —100%
Study of the potential
As per Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation 1
New
effects of climate change
Section 1(3)1. Iv. Collection and management of climate
program area
on natural hazards and
science data in order to identify potential effects of
impact
climate change on flooding and erosion.
assessment/planning
Identification of vulnerability or risk, and the development
policies related to
of mitigation and adaptation policies and plans.
natural hazard
management.
This is a new program area (2021). Some initial work has
been underway to understand the geographical distribution
(NEW)
of precipitation lake temperature and air temperature
through the Senior citizen's climate change project.
Flood and Erosion IV
Water and erosion control infrastructure and low flow 1
N/A
Control
augmentation.
Infrastructure
We do not own or operate any structures.
Ice Management
The development and updating of ice management plans. 1
N/A
Services
Identified in the CA Act (as advisable).
This is not a management plan that we anticipate will be
required.
Water Quality & Quantity
and Environmental Monitoring
Provincial Water Quality & Quantity Monitoring
$29,000 1 Other Revenue —100%
N/A N/A
Program Description: In partnership with Ministry of Environment, Climate Change and Parks (MECP), long term sites to monitor surface and ground water
conditions have been established.
see 21.1 (1) 2 of the Conservation Authorities Act; Section 12(2) and 12(3) of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686/21
Provincial Water Quality A long-standing (30+ year) CA/MECP partnership for stream 1 Currently $28,900 Municipal Levy —100%
Monitoring Network water quality monitoring at nine sites. CA takes water Provided
(PWQMN) samples and MECP does lab analysis and data
management.
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Provincial Groundwater A long-standing CA/MECP partnership for groundwater 1 Currently
Monitoring Network level and quality monitoring at 16 stations. Costs include Provided
(PGMN) equipment, data collection, analysis, data management and
reporting. MECP funded network installation and continues
to fund equipment replacements. Data collected supports
flood forecast and warning, low water response, and water
quality monitoring.
Local Environmental Monitoring
$48,200 1 Municipal Lev
Program Description: In partnership with community organizations, municipalities, and federal and provincial agencies, sites are established to monitor
environmental parameters and advance environmental monitoring and assessment initiatives.
Surface Water Quality Surface water quality monitoring is conducted at sites in 3
Monitoring and addition to PWQMN; water quality monitoring at 17 sites
Reporting (Kawartha Water Watch), benthic monitoring at 15 sites
and temperature monitoring focused on cold water
streams at 30 sites across the watershed. Costs include
sampling, analysis, and reporting.
Conservation Authorities report on local watershed
conditions every five years. Measuring increases
understanding of the watershed, focuses efforts and tracks
progress.
Local Groundwater Local shallow groundwater monitoring is conducted at 4 3
Monitoring sites for the purpose of understanding local groundwater in
response to weather conditions.
Local Environmental Monitoring strategy, other environmental studies and
Monitoring activities overarching management of information and data.
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3
Currently
Provided
Will seek
apportioning
agreement
Currently
Provided
Will seek
apportioning
agreement
Currently
Provided
Will seek
apportioning
aereement
$54,700 Municipal Lev
$18,900 1 Municipal Levy -100%
$44,840
Municipal Levy -100%
Lake Management Plan Ongoing monitoring activities as part of the Lake
Implementation Management plans and implementation of those plans.
Monitoring Includes implementation of activities across City of
Kawartha Lakes and Durham Region. Activities include
water quality sampling, water level monitoring, aquatic
vegetation monitoring, nearshore monitoring and sediment
and erosion control measures.
Note: Programs include monitoring aspects of the Lake
Management Implementation Action Plan for the City of
Kawartha Lakes approved in June 2018. Durham Region
program includes the monitoring aspects of watershed
plan implementation handled through the annual
budgeting process, and the Lake Scugog Enhancement
project MOU signed 2018.
Drinking Water Source Protection
Drinking Water Source Protection
2
Special
Benefitting
Projects with
municipality
$188,900 I Municipal Levy — 80%
Other Revenue — 20%
Program Description: The protection of municipal drinking water supplies in the Kawartha-Haliburton region through the development and implementation of the
Source Protection Plans.
see 21.1 (1) 1 iii of the Conservation Authorities Act, Section 13 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686/21
Drinking Water Source Source Protection Area/Region, technical support, Source 1 Currently $48,700 Provincial — 100%
Protection Program Protections Committee support, Source Protection I Provided
(KHSPA) Authority reports and meetings. Activities required by the
Clean Water Act and regulations.
Program operates under recurring MOU with the Province
and Source Protection Lead, funds received from the
Source Protection Lead, which are provincial funds.
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Carrying out Part IV duties of the Clean Water Act on behalf
of municipalities through service agreements. Category 2:
City of Kawartha Lakes municipal agreements. under MOU
RMO services provided to the City of Kawartha Lakes
through an MOU 2014.
Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy
Core Watershed -based Resource Management Strategy
Program Description: The purpose of a watershed plan is to understand the current conditions of the watershed, and identify measures to protect, enhance, and
restore the health of the watershed. Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives,
indicators, and management recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while
recommending appropriate actions to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed.
see 21.1 (1) 2 of the Conservation Authorities Act; Section 12(4)-(9) of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation 0. R. 686/21
Strategy Development Collate/compile existing resource management plans, 1 New program TBD Funding source likely
(related to natural watershed plans, studies, and data. Strategy development, area 100% from Municipal
hazards) implementation, and annual reporting. Levy.
(NEW) This project will build on the 1983 Watershed Management
Strategy, and subsequent subwatershed plans including
riverine and lake management plans and program specific
strategies as applicable.
NOTE: Strategy to be completed on or before December 31,
2024 per requirements in 12(4)-(9) of the Mandatory
Programs and Services Regulation
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Watershed Studies and Strategies
Program Description: Watershed strategies provide a management framework to provide recommendations which consists of goals, objectives, indicators, and
recommendations. This addresses existing issues in the watershed and mitigate impacts from potential future land uses, while recommending appropriate actions
to protect, enhance, and restore the watershed. JIM
Subwatershed Initiatives We undertake riverine and lake -based management plans 2 Special $45,000 Municipal Levy —100%
not related to natural across the watershed on a rotating basis as needs are Benefitting
hazards identified and the funding and resources allow. Activities Projects with
(Lake Management include: community engagement and objective setting, municipality
Plans and Subwatershed supporting protection, enhancement and restoration
Studies) activities, and monitoring and evaluating actions.
The Lake Dalrymple Management Plan is currently in
development (4 -year plan), cost estimate based on year 1
actual expenditure which will be higher in future years.
Climate Change
Involvement in climate change implementation not directed 3
Currently $7,200 Municipal Levy —100%
Implementation
at natural hazards specifically and tied into municipal
Provided
initiatives to assess and address climate vulnerability.
Specific implementation measures will be tied to service
level agreements and MOUS as appropriate. This is a
developing program.
Ecological Land
We undertake mapping activities to verify our ELC 3
Currently $9,200 Municipal Levy —100%
Classification (Land Use
information when new orthophotography is available.
Provided
Mapping)
Aerial photo interpretation occurs on land use and
ecological features, used in long-range planning.
Will seek
Municipal apportionment for this program is identified
apportioning
during the budgeting process or accelerated through Special
agreement
Benefitting Projects.
Natural Heritage
Incorporation of natural heritage information 3
N/A N/A N/A
Systems
particularly around wetlands to develop planning and
Implementation
regulatory strategies to mitigate downstream natural
hazards.
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We do not have a structured program for this service
Conservation Lands and Conservation Areas
Conservation Authority Lands and Conservation Areas
Program Description: We own 809 hectares of land which includes forests, wetlands, and farmland, and manage an additional 405 hectares on behalf of the
Ontario Heritage Trust. This property is essential to watershed management, environmental protection, provides community spaces and areas for passive
recreation.
see 21.1 (1)1 ii of the Conservation Authorities Act, Sections 9-10 of the Mandatory Programs and Services Regulation O.R. 686/21
Section 29 Minister's Conservation areas regulations enforcement and 1 Currently $39,700 Municipal Levy —72%
regulation for compliance. Provided Self Generated — 28%
Conservation Areas (O.
Reg. 688/21
Conservation Easement Annual monitoring, reporting, and enforcement of 1 Currently 3,600 Municipal Levy -72%,
Agreements conservation easement agreements. Provided Self Generated —28%
Conservation Areas
Management and maintenance of five conservation areas. 1
Currently
$308,400 Municipal Levy — 72%,
Includes passive recreation, risk management program,
Provided
Self Generated —28%
hazard tree management, gates, fencing, signage,
brochures, communications, and general maintenance of
boardwalks, viewing platforms, trails pedestrian bridges,
parking lots, pavilions, roadways; stewardship, restoration,
ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as taxes and
insurance.
Conservation Area
Major capital improvements to support public access, 3
Currently
$25,900 Municipal Levy — 50%,
Infrastructure
safety, and environmental protection such as pedestrian
Provided
Other Revenue — 50%
Development
bridges, boardwalks, trails.
Other infrastructure improvements on CA lands that will
Will seek
enhance user experience such as camping, education
apportioning
center, washrooms, etc.
agreement as
needed
Recent projects include the viewing platform, accessible
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trails and trail improvements, accessible washrooms, and
a pedestrian bridge replacement. Projects are completed
based on funding opportunities. Levy apportionments are
brought to the board for approval when a project is
identified.
Land acquisition
Strategic acquisition of environmentally or locally 3
Currently
$10,400 Municipal Levy — 40%,
significant properties.
Provided
Other Revenue — 60
Recent projects include the securement of a 5 -acre parcel.
Will seek
In Durham Region, 40% of securement costs are eligible for
agreement as
municipal funding, with the other 60% being raised
needed
through private donations. Each opportunity is brought to
the board for consideration with funding mechanisms and
potential levy impacts identified on a case-by-case basis.
Ontario Heritage Trust
Management and maintenance of Ontario Heritage 3
Currently
$8,600 Other Revenue —100%
properties
Trusts owned lands.
Provided
Includes passive recreation, risk management program,
hazard tree management, forest management, signage,
trails, parking lots, roadways, stewardship, restoration,
ecological monitoring, carrying costs such as insurance.
This program includes the management of Fleetwood
Creek Natural Area and is fully funded under agreement
with the Ontario Heritage Trust.
Inventory of
The land inventory will include the following information: 1
New
$10,400 Municipal Levy —100%,
Conservation Authority
location as well as date, method, and purpose
Program
lands
of acquisition, land use. One time project with updates
Area (2023)
(NEW)
as properties are acquired or disposed of.
NOTE: Inventory to be completed on or before December 31,
2024, per requirements in Section 11 of the Mandatory
Programs and Services Regulation
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Strategy for CA
A strategy to guide the management and use of CA -owned 1
New $20,700
Municipal Levy —100%
owned or controlled
or controlled properties including: guiding principles,
Program
lands and
objectives, land use, natural heritage, classifications of
Area (2023)
management plans
lands, mapping, identification of programs and services on
(NEW)
the lands, public consultation, publish on website. One-
year project. This is an update to previous conservation
area management plans.
NOTE: Strategy to be completed on or before December 31, 2024,
per requirements in Section 10 of the Mandatory Programs and
Services Regulation
Land Acquisition and
A policy to guide the acquisition and disposition of land 1
New $2,200
Municipal Levy —100%
Disposition Strategy
in order to fulfill the objects of the authority. One-year
Program
(NEW)
project that updates the 2011 Interim Land Securement
Area (2022)
Policy.
Conservation Lands
Manage land owned by the Authority for resource 3
N/A W/A
N/A
Operations
development purposes (i.e., commercial forestry,
(Resource Development)
aggregate extraction, agriculture, etc.).
Watershed Stewardship and
Restoration
Watershed Stewardship and Restoration (Urban, rural & agricultural)
Program Description: The stewardship and restoration program has three key components: one-on-one technical assistant to watershed landowners, connecting
landowners with cost -share funding, and the reforestation program. Projects reduce the risk to life and property from natural hazards, protect water quality and
quantity, improve forest conditions, increase biodiversity, and make the watersheds more resilient to climate change.
Lake Management Plan I Public and Private Land Stewardship in urban, rural, and 2 Special $384,400 Municipal Levy — 68%
Implementation — agricultural communities. Benefitting Other Revenue — 32%
Stewardship Work with property owners to implement best Projects with
management practices to mitigate flood and erosion municipality
hazards, improve and protect water quality, restore flood
plains and river valleys, reduce nutrient contamination,
restore and enhance wetlands to reduce flooding peaks i
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and augment low flow, manage terrestrial non-native
invasive species, protect groundwater, and improve
species at risk habitat.
Apply for and manage external funding, promote private
land stewardship, outreach, provide technical advice and
design assistance.
Programs include stewardship aspects of the Lake
Management Implementation Action Plan for the City of
Kawartha Lakes approved in June 2018. Durham Region
program includes the stewardship aspects of watershed
plan implementation. These projects are handled through
the annual budgeting process.
Tree Planting and
Forestry services including planting plan development, site 2 Special
Forestry Services
preparation, tree and shrub planting, and survival Benefitting
assessments. Private woodlot stewardship, technical Projects with
assistance, link to funding programs to maintain form and municipality
function of watershed forest cover. or MOU
This program is provided in the City of Kawartha Lakes as
part of the Lake Management Implementation Action Plan
June 2018. It is offered in the Region of Durham through the
Durham Trees MOU April 2021. Cost estimate is reflective of
$111,500 Municipal Levy -59%
one year of active programming scope.
Conservation Education and Community Outreach (Education and Outreach — School Programs, Family & Community Programs)
Conservation Education and Community Outreach
Self Generated and
Other Revenue — 41%
Program Description: Education and outreach programs increase knowledge and awareness in children and adults about local environmental issues, watersheds and
ecosystems and conservation actions they can implement.
School programs
Curriculum -based education programs for elementary and 3
secondary students. These programs focus on local
watersheds, ecosystems, and environmental issues.
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Currently $2,600 1 Self Generated and
Provided Other Revenue -100%
Programs take place at schools (indoors and outdoors), field
trips to conservation areas and community parks and
through online learning
Current programs have been paused during covid but
typically include school field trips and in class programs. This
program is provided to local schools on a cost recovery basis
through user fees.
Youth Summer Camp Day camp programs designed for children under the age of 3
15. These programs focus on environmental themes
including species identification, watershed and ecosystem
health, and species at risk.
Current programs have paused during covid but typically
include summer day camps for July and August. This program
is provided on a cost recovery basis through user fees.
Community programs Education and outreach programs and community events
and events to assist in achieving the objectives of the conservation
authority. These programs are open to people of all ages.
Current programs include Forest Therapy, Kawartha Quest,
and assorted community hikes. This program is provided
on a cost recovery basis through user fees and grants.
Innovation Hub
Provision of education and training for professionals
across a range of topics.
Recent courses include River Ice Engineering, Project
Management, Environmental Impact Assessment and
Ontario Building Code, Part 8 Septic Systems Exam
Preparation.
This program is provided on a cost recovery basis through
userfees.
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Currently $16,200 Self Generated and
Provided Other Revenue -100%
3 Currently $14,400
Provided
Will seek
agreement as
needed
Self Generated and
Other Revenue -100%
3 Currently $3,000 Self Generated —100%
Provided
Enabling Program Services
Program Description: Key assistance provided to all departments of the conservation authority, board of directors, member municipalities and the public to enable
the organization to operate in an accountable, transparent, efficient, and effective manner. Program costs that are required to run the organization.
MM
Corporate Services Administrative, human resources, operating and capital 1 Currently $345,600 1 Municipal Levy -96%
costs which are not directly related to the delivery of any Provided Self Generated — 4%
specific program or service, but are the overhead and
support costs of a conservation authority.
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Includes health and safety program support, overseeing
programs and policies and implementation of business
improvements.
Financial Services
Annual budget, accounts payable and receivable, payroll, 1
Currently
$172,800
Municipal Levy — 96%
financial analysis, financial audit, administration of reserves
Provided
Self Generated —4%
and investments, financial reports for funding agencies,
preparing and submitting reports to CRA, benefits program
administration.
Corporate Legal
Costs related to agreements/contracts, administrative by- 1
Currently
$200
Municipal Levy —96%
Expenses
law updates, human resource matters including policy
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
review.
Governance
Supporting CA Boards, Advisory Committees, Office of CAO, 1
Currently
$172,800
Municipal Levy — 96%
and Senior Management.
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
Communications
Ensure organization transparency and accountability to 1
Currently
$91,100
Municipal Levy — 96%
our Board of Directors, municipal partners, staff, and the
Provided
Self Generated — 4%
watershed community, while representing our
organization in a strong, positive manner that is
consistent with our vision, mission, and focus.
Inform and promote to the community our programs and
projects through media, open houses, public meetings,
website administration, responding to inquiries from the
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public, crisis communications.
Administration Buildings
Office buildings and workshop used to support staff,
1
Currently
$125,600
Municipal Levy —100%
programs, and services.
Provided
Includes utilities, routine and major maintenance, property
taxes. While most upgrades have been implemented for
accessibility, a comprehensive review of requirements may
require additional investment in infrastructure.
Information
Data management, records retention, records scanning
1
Currently
$57,000
Municipal Levy —100%
Technology
and integration into IMS system and server and GIS
Provided
and Records
support. Development and use of systems to collect and
Management
store data including cost of software and server
upgrades. Cost of outside server to maintain and
provide security services.
Vehicle and Equipment
A fleet of vehicles and equipment to support the work of the
1
Currently
$120,000 Municipal Levy — 100%
organization, including capital purchases, fuel, licenses,
Provided
repairs, and maintenance
Programs and projects are charged for the use of the vehicles
and equipment.
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Asset management planning, tracking and risk management
1
New
$50,000 Municipal Levy — 36%
(NEW)
of facilities & property management.
Program
Other Revenue — 64%
An asset management plan is proposed to be initiated in
Area
2022
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Corporate Records
In conjunction with the Information Management System, the
1
General
$15,400 Municipal Levy — 100%
digitization of hard copy files to contribute to faster
Benefitting
processing of planning applications and other corporate
Project
information.
Benefits of shifting to digitized documents will allow for easy
storage, retrieval, updating and improved access and
transport of information.
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Notes:
x Estimated annual average costs consider monetary contributions only; other in-kind contributions of time are not accounted for in this analysis,
although they may contribute significantly to the outcomes and success of programming
x Special project costs may vary from year to year depending on grants applied for and received and municipal levy support
x Estimated average annual costs are based on a running four-year average as 2020 was an atypical year impacting organizational operations
throughout.
x Moving forward, 2022 budget information represents a reasonable representation of program costs aside from new program areas
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