I am strongly opposing the…

I am strongly opposing the Esbaugh Sand and Gravel Ltd. application to draw water from a pond on the property for aggregate washing and dust suppression.
Our region faces a severe water shortage due to extensive growth in both new business and new housing developments.
We need to stop the unnecessary water usage, especially related to gravel mining. Ontario generates 13 times more gravel than it needs to cover our needs.
The gravel is exported to other regions, and the water problem remains here.
As politicians, you need to be responsible for the future development of our region, not the gains of some corporations.
We hope that our Ontario and our Regional government will protect our water sources for future developments and all the citizens.