<html><body><div style="color:#000; background-color:#fff; font-family:HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif;font-size:16px"><div><span></span></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4702">Hello everyone</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4733"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4734">I got a letter from the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry that confirms the fact the MNRF has NOT been engaged with critical habitat delineation in regards to the Highland Ridge West Subdivision proposal around Barrie's Lake area in spite of the fact the project is planned to discharge urban runoff directly into Barrie's Lake while impacting capture zones of ESPAs. </div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4759"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4758">Let's just say this letter below has made our OMB appeal a whole lot easier. We also found a senior hydrologist to represent the water concerns and he mentioned how the recharge areas here are important to protect the Waterloo Moraine. The fella is an excellent fit for our cause. </div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4776"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4777">If folks want to contribute to this OMB process please drop an email to Connie Cody at <a id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4945" href="mailto:cbcodyz@gmail.com">cbcodyz@gmail.com</a>. They have already created a non profit group to support this OMB process and she can provide you with the details on how to contribute.</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4960"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4967">Have a good one everybody! </div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4868"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4736">Lulu :0)</div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4704"><br></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4737"><br> </div><div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4656" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4655" style="font-family: HelveticaNeue, Helvetica Neue, Helvetica, Arial, Lucida Grande, sans-serif; font-size: 16px;"> <div id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4654" dir="ltr"> ----- Forwarded Message -----<br> <font id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4657" face="Arial" size="2"> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">From:</span></b> "Bonaldo, Michelle (MNRF)" <michelle.bonaldo@ontario.ca><br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">To:</span></b> "butterflybluelu@rogers.com" <butterflybluelu@rogers.com> <br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Sent:</span></b> Friday, May 15, 2015 8:54 AM<br> <b><span style="font-weight: bold;">Subject:</span></b> Moratorium to protect rare species with proper EA's needed<br> </font> </div> <div class="y_msg_container" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4658"><br><div id="yiv1996673561">
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4659"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4968" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Good morning Louisette,</span></div>
<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4662"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);"> </span></div>
<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4664"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4663" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Thank you for your emails submitted to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry through MIN Feedback. I am sending this reply on behalf of one of our Management Biologists.
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4963"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4962" style="font-size: 12pt;">With respect to the proposed Highland Ridge West subdivision, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) currently has no legislated regulatory approval role or
responsibility. The responsibility for approvals lies with the City of Cambridge under authority of the Provincial Planning Act.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4966"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4965" style="font-size: 12pt;">If there are Species at Risk which have been identified during the Cambridge West MESP EA process which receive protection under the
<i>Endangered Species Act 2007</i>, an approval from MNRF may be required if any future work that is proposed in that area could cause harm to these species or their habitats. Proponents are responsible for obtaining all appropriate approvals and permits prior
to beginning any activity on site which may affect Species at Risk. </span></div>
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4971"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4970" style="font-size: 12pt;">Ministry staff have not yet been engaged by the proponent or the approval authority in regards to the Highland Ridge West Subdivision to determine whether the proposed project
will be in compliance with the <i>Endangered Species Act, 2007</i> (ESA 2007) or may require authorization under the Act. Once the MNRF has become engaged we will work with the proponent and the approval authority to ensure that any future development is
conducted in accordance with the <i>Endangered Species Act</i>.</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4975"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4974" style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">We appreciate you sharing your concerns with us.</span><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4977"><span style="color: rgb(31, 73, 125);">Kind regards,</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4978"><span style="color: rgb(36, 64, 97); font-size: 14pt;">Michelle Bonaldo</span></div>
<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-size: 10pt;">A/District Business Coordinator</span></div>
<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4980"><span id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4979" style="color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-size: 10pt;">Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry</span></div>
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<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal"><span style="color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-size: 10pt;">Ph. 519 826-4909</span></div>
<div class="yiv1996673561MsoNormal" id="yui_3_16_0_1_1431703216095_4981"><span style="color: rgb(79, 129, 189); font-size: 10pt;">Fx 519 826-4929</span></div>
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