I am a long-time resident of…

I am a long-time resident of Kitchener. I want to register my strong objection to this water-taking permit request for the Hallman Pit. Waterloo Region is just beginning to understand the severity of the depletion of our groundwater aquifers and this is no time to be approving further water-taking for the purpose of washing gravel. I urge the government to deny this permit and any other new or renewed permits. The water resources of Waterloo Region have not been accurately monitored in recent years and development approvals have continued without study of how water resources will be affected. I urge the government to implement protection for water recharge lands, and to fund water conservation strategies throughout the Region. Our Region must grow sustainably.