March 21, 2024: Changes to policy and legislation
It’s been one year folks! In that time, we have become aware of the insatiable and relentless encroachment of the aggregate industry into sensitive watersheds and wetlands, not only in Lanark Highlands, but across the province. This expansion would not have been possible a decade ago, but recent changes to provincial policy and legislation have favoured this industry.
Read here about the changes to Conservation Authorities’ oversight, giving advantages to the aggregate developers. Note how the extractive industries have been given priority over local economic development, eco- and agri- tourism, and areas of scientific and and natural interest. In particular, recognize that acknowledgement of climate change is nowhere to be seen.
Recent changes to the role of Conservation Authorities have significantly reduced their ability to protect sensitive ecosystems.
https://thenarwhal.ca/newsletter-ontario-conservation-authorities-changes/
Friends of the Burnt Lands oppose Cavanagh's March Road Quarry Expansion:
https://catalog.ontarionature.org/spring-2024/page/24-