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</o:shapelayout></xml><![endif]--></head><body lang=EN-CA link=blue vlink=purple><div class=WordSection1><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Yup. Just like those idiotic loopholes where you can take down old trees because you’ll plant some new saplings somewhere. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Had lunch with a few friends in Toronto yesterday and they said that is happening all over the place, even though Toronto has tree cutting bylaws. They cut down the trees and then pay the fines. Cost of doing business. <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'>Susan K <o:p></o:p></span></p><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div><div style='border:none;border-top:solid #B5C4DF 1.0pt;padding:3.0pt 0cm 0cm 0cm'><p class=MsoNormal><b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span lang=EN-US style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> Executive [mailto:executive-bounces@gren.ca] <b>On Behalf Of </b>John Jackson<br><b>Sent:</b> 25 October 2016 08:00<br><b>To:</b> Gregory C. Michalenko<br><b>Cc:</b> GREN Executive<br><b>Subject:</b> Re: [GREN-Exec] Save the Date November 8! Stakeholder Information Session Ontario's Proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy<o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><p class=MsoNormal>I strongly support your concern Greg. I consider it to be a fatal flaw in the program.<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>Can you draft a brief letter on this?<o:p></o:p></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal>John<o:p></o:p></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><br>------------------------------<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>John Jackson<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>17 Major Street<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>Kitchener N2H 4R1<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'>519-744-7503<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:9.0pt;font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif";color:black'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><o:p> </o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><blockquote style='margin-top:5.0pt;margin-bottom:5.0pt'><div><p class=MsoNormal>On Oct 21, 2016, at 1:00 PM, Gregory C. Michalenko <<a href="mailto:gcmichalenko@uwaterloo.ca">gcmichalenko@uwaterloo.ca</a>> wrote:<o:p></o:p></p></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p><div><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>There is a serious weakness in the proposed wetland strategy. It follows an American pattern of allowing developers to "compensate" the destruction of wetlands affected by development projects with "constructed wetlands" that project proponents will establish elsewhere. This practice is a slippery slope and there is reason to fear that it lets developers off the hook and will lead to the loss of wetlands that should be kept. I think GREN needs to strongly object to this provision. I'm disappointed that Ontario Nature, an expected ally in opposing this provision, has gone on record of accepting this deficient policy. We need to speak up! I'm willing to take on some of the responsibility.<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>- Greg<o:p></o:p></span></p><div><div class=MsoNormal align=center style='text-align:center'><hr size=2 width="100%" align=center></div><div id=divRpF545882><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt'><b><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>From:</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'> </span></span><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Tahoma","sans-serif"'>Executive [<a href="mailto:executive-bounces@gren.ca">executive-bounces@gren.ca</a>] on behalf of Theo Negoita [<a href="mailto:ante712-gren@yahoo.ca">ante712-gren@yahoo.ca</a>]<br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Thursday, October 20, 2016 9:39 PM<br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>GREN Executive<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>[GREN-Exec] Fw: Save the Date November 8! Stakeholder Information Session Ontario's Proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy</span><o:p></o:p></p></div><div><div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8330"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'>FYI<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8277"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8276"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8275"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8278"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:10.0pt;font-family:"Arial","sans-serif"'><br>----- Forwarded Message -----<br><b>From:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>"McIntosh, Terese (MNRF)" <<a href="mailto:terese.mcintosh@ontario.ca">terese.mcintosh@ontario.ca</a>><br><b>To:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>"McIntosh, Terese (MNRF)" <<a href="mailto:terese.mcintosh@ontario.ca">terese.mcintosh@ontario.ca</a>><span class=apple-converted-space> </span><br><b>Sent:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Thursday, October 20, 2016 3:18 PM<br><b>Subject:</b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>Save the Date November 8! Stakeholder Information Session Ontario's Proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy</span><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8274"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p><div id=yiv0433539263><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8333"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8332"><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8331"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Dear Colleagues,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8334"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8335"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>As many of you are aware, the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry received a mandate to work with other ministries, municipalities and partners to review Ontario’s broad wetland framework and identify opportunities to strengthen policies and stop the net loss of wetlands. In the fall of 2015, as a first step towards achieving this mandate, a document titled “Wetland Conservation in Ontario: A Discussion Paper” was posted on Ontario’s Environmental Registry (<a href="http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca">www.ebr.gov.on.ca</a>, ER posting number 012-4464). The purpose of this document was to raise the awareness of, and provide information about, wetlands and to stimulate ideas for a strategic plan for Ontario’s wetlands. The posting was followed by numerous engagement sessions which included focused discussions, public workshops and stakeholder meetings. The feedback obtained from environmental registry comments and these sessions was used to inform the next step in the process - development of a proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy for Ontario.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8336"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8337"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>A proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy for Ontario was posted on Ontario’s Environmental Registry (<a href="http://www.ebr.gov.on.ca">www.ebr.gov.on.ca</a>, ER posting number 012-7675) on August 8th of this year, with a 100 day comment period closing on November 16th. The proposed Strategy represents a guiding framework for coordinating the conservation of Ontario's wetlands across the province. It includes a clear vision, goals and outcomes for wetlands in Ontario and sets out a series of actions the government will incrementally undertake over the next 15 years to improve wetland conservation.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8338"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8339"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>I encourage you to participate in the review process by submitting formal comments through the Environmental Registry posting. I also invite you to participate in a facilitated information session on<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><b id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8341"><span style='color:#00B050'>Tuesday, November 8 (10:00 am to 1:00 pm)</span></b><span class=apple-converted-space> </span>at the Westin Harbour Castle in Toronto to discuss the proposed Wetland Conservation Strategy and provide an opportunity for input. Please feel free to share this invitation with colleagues within your organization.<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8342"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8343"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>For further information please don’t hesitate to contact myself or Adam Hogg, A/Sr. Wetland Policy Advisor, Natural Heritage Section, Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (<a href="mailto:adam.hogg@ontario.ca">adam.hogg@ontario.ca</a> or 705 755-5165). Please RSVP with Adam Hogg.<span class=apple-converted-space> </span><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8344"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8345"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Thank you for your interest in conserving Ontario’s wetlands. I look forward to seeing you on the 8th. <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8346"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8347"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Sincerely,<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8348"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8349"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Terese McIntosh on behalf of Ala Boyd<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8350"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> <o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div id="yui_3_16_0_ym19_1_1477013904568_8351"><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Ala Boyd<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Manager<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Natural Heritage Section<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Natural Resources Conservation Policy Branch<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry<o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>T: (705) 755-5088</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>F: (705) 755-2168</span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>E: <a href="mailto:ala.boyd@ontario.ca">ala.boyd@ontario.ca</a></span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div><div><p class=MsoNormal style='background:white'><span lang=FR-CA style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'> </span><span style='font-size:11.0pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'><o:p></o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal style='margin-bottom:12.0pt;background:white'><span style='font-family:"Helvetica","sans-serif"'><o:p> </o:p></span></p></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div></div><p class=MsoNormal><span style='font-size:11.5pt;font-family:"Calibri","sans-serif"'>_______________________________________________<br>Executive mailing list<br><a href="mailto:Executive@gren.ca">Executive@gren.ca</a><br><a href="http://gren.ca/mailman/listinfo/executive_gren.ca">http://gren.ca/mailman/listinfo/executive_gren.ca</a></span><o:p></o:p></p></div></blockquote></div><p class=MsoNormal><o:p> </o:p></p></div></div></div></body></html>