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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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I am very disappointed that Butternut trees, barn swallows, and other wildlife are being delisted. These changes are simply to make it easier for developers and other corporations to destroy their habitats. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95876

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The gutting of Ontario’s once commendable Endangered Species Act clearly shows that this government does not have a sustainable plan to improve the status of species at risk. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95884

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Typical Ford government B.S. Exempting forestry and particularly mining, early mining or not, is utterly a sick sham. There is no protection that I've seen in Northwestern Ontario - it's a free-for-all here. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95887

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With the removal of training previously provided by the province for the undertaking of Butternut Health Assessments, there needs to be more oversight by the MECP and/or qualified organizations to audit Butternut Expert Reports to ensure appropriate assessment of trees. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95889

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The biggest threat to the endangered Redside Dace is habitat loss, and urban and agricultural development. The proposed amendments to their habitat protections serve only to undermine the recovery of this species and perpetuate the harmful actions that have put them in peril. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95890

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The biggest threat to the endangered Redside Dace is habitat loss, and urban and agricultural development. The proposed amendments to their habitat protections serve only to undermine the recovery of this species and perpetuate the harmful actions that have put them in peril. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95896

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RE: amend O. Reg. 832/21 to shorten the timeframe from 20 to 10 years such that any part of a stream or other watercourse that was used by Redside Dace at any time during the previous 10 years would be considered to be ‘occupied’ habitat under the regulation Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95916

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These change do not help the species they claim to, but rather this proposal is obviously capitulation to the demands of developers. Do not do this. It is embarrassing and shameful that you would even put this forward. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95919

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Habitat Design & Stewardship (self-employed field biologist)

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Redside dace are at risk because we have altered and/or removed their habitat, supporting habitat and hydrologic features on the landscape. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95920

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Habitat Design & Stewardship (self-employed field biologist)

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Redside dace are at risk because we have altered and/or removed their habitat, supporting habitat and hydrologic features from the landscape. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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95923

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These proposed changes need to be considered through a climate change lens. The extreme temperature fluctuations, the severe drought/ rain events will have impacts on watersheds and habitats for the red dace. Conservation needs to be strengthened on the side of the planet not profit. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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96084

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- What are the factors driving the need for this change? - Given that there are many watersheds that will be impacted by the proposed changes, how will MECP staff be directed to deal with records that are older than 10 years in terms of occupancy? Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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96161

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Niagara Falls Nature Club

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ERO # 019-8016 - Amendments to the Endangered Species Act Members of our nature club want to see species at risk well-protected. The proposed changes to regulations would lessen protections for species and give more leeway for developers to destroy endangered species and their vital habitats. Read more

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Regulatory changes under the Endangered Species Act to improve implementation of the species at risk program

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96167

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After having reviewed the proposed amendments, I am deeply concerned for the species at risk in Ontario. It appears that your provincial government is going against your own Endangered Species Act, and removing protections from species that are Endangered and have not recovered. Read more

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