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Home My WebLink AboutAuthority Appendices 1994 AM. , ICj~ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LIST OF MEMBERS BY MUNICIPALITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARD APPOINTMENTS February 1994 - February 1995 Authority Meeting #1/94 February 25, 1994 r AH.~ ICfl{ APPOINTMENTS TO THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY February 1994 - February 1995 . ADJALA/MONO Donna Patterson DURHAM Gerri Lynn O'Connor Kip Van Kempen Jim Witty METROPOLITAN TORONTO Patrick Abtan Maria Augimeri lIa Bossons Raymond Cho Lois Griffin Brian Harrison Joan King Marie Muir Richard 0' Brien Peter Oyler Paul Raina Bev Salmon Deborah Sword Joyce Trimmer PEEL Lorna Bissell Frank McKechnie Paul Palleschi Maja Prentice Richard Whitehead YORK Margaret Britnell Lois Hancey Lorna Jackson Eldred King Frank Scarpitti PROVINCE OF ONTARIO Chair William Granger Victoria Carley Joanna Kidd AM .3 19lt THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY EXECUTIVE COMMITTEE AND ADVISORY BOARDS 1994 . EXECUTIVE Chair William Granger Vice Chair Lois Hancey Members Lois Griffin Brian Harrison Lorna Jackson Richard O'Brien Paul Palleschi Jim Witty FINANCE AND ADMINISTRATION ADVISORY BOARD Chair Richard O'Brien Vice Chair Patrick Abtan Members Raymond Cho Brian Harrison Eldred King Frank McKechnie Peter Oyler Jim Witty WATER AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Chair Lois Griffin Vice Chair Kip Van Kempen Members Lorna Bissell lIa Bossons Victoria Carley Lois Hancey Joanna Kidd Joan King Maja Prentice Paul Raina Bev Salmon Frank Scarpitti Joyce Trimmer CONSERVATION AND RELATED LAND MANAGEMENT ADVISORY BOARD Chair - Lorna Jackson Vice Chair Marie Muir Members Maria Augimeri Margaret Britnell . Gerri Lynn O'Connor Paul Palleschi Donna Patterson Deborah Sword Richard Whitehead MEMBERS AH~ /q~ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY 1994 - 1996 MUNICIPALITY MEMBER, MAILING ADDRESS COURIER ADDRESS' PHONE & FAX Metro Citizen Patrick Abtan Agincourt C.!. 194 Fenn Avenue 2621 Midland Avenue, VICE CHAIR WILLOWDALE, Ontario, M2P 1Y2 AGINCOURT, Ontario F&A Board Bus. 416-396-6675 M 1 S 1 R6 Res. 416-222-9146 Fax. 416-396-6714 Metro Maria Augimeri, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 F&A Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 208, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 208 55 John Street 65 John Street TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M5V 3C6 M5V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4021 Res. 416-246-6220 Fax. 416-392-4120 Peel Lorna Bissell, Councillor 2 Wellington Street West 92 Valonia Drive BRAMPTON, Ontario W&RLM Board BRAMPTON, Ontario, L6V 4K 1 L6Y 4R2 Bus. 905-874-2615 Res. 905-453-8275 Fax. 905-874-2644 Metro lIa Bossons, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 W&RLM Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 214, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 214 55 John Street 65 John Street TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M5V 3C6 M5V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4094 Fax. 416-392-4121 York Margaret Britnell, Mayor Township of King Offices King Township King Side Road C&RLM Board 3565 King Road West of Highway 400 on the south side KING CITY, Ontario, L7B 1A1 Bus. 905-833-5321 Fax. 905-833-2300 Province Victoria Carley 218 Humbercrest Blvd. 218 Humbercrest Blvd. TORONTO, Ontario W&RLM Board TORONTO, Ontario, M6S 4L3 M6S 4L3 Bus. 416-766-1330 Fax. 416-481-6291 Metro Raymond Cho, Councillor The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 C&RLM Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 229 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 229 56 John Street 55 John Street . TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M5V 3C6 M5V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4078 Res. 416-293-7801 Fax. 416-392-4120 A\f\s 144 MUNICIPALITY MEMBER, MAILING ADDRESS COURIER ADDRESS PHONE & FAX Province William Granger City of North York Director of Urban Design Director of Urban Design CHAIR Planning Department Planning Department OF THE City of North York 6100 Yonge St. AUTHORITY 6100 Yonge St., Ground Floor Ground Floor NORTH YORK, Ontario, M2N 6V7 NORTH YORK, Ontario Bus. 416-396-7122 M2N 6V7 Res. 416-488-4804 Fax. 416-396-7166 Metro Lois Griffin, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 EXECUTIVE Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 202, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 202 66 John Straet CHAIR 66 John Street TORONTO, Ontario W&RLM Board TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4026 Res. 416-742-2837 Fax. 416-392-4120 York Lois Hancey 173 Sussex Avenue VICE CHAIR 173 Sussex Avenue RICHMOND HILL, Ontario of AUTHORITY RICHMOND HILL, Ontario, L4C 2E9 L4C 2E9 EXECUTIVE Res. 906-884-4669 W&RLM Board Fax. 906-884-4669 Metro Brian Harrison, Councillor 140 Dorset Road The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto SCARBOROUGH,Omario EXECUTIVE Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 M1M 2T4 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 216 F&A Board 66 John Street (SIDE DOOR) TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4016 Res. 416-261-6941 Fax. 416-392-4120 Home Fax. 416-261-2036 York Lorna Jackson, Mayor City of Vaughan EXECUTIVE City of Vaughan 2141 Major Mackenzie Drive 2141 Major Mackanzie Drive MAPLE, Ontario CHAIR MAPLE, Ontario, L6A 1 T1 L6A 1 T1 C&RLM Board Bus. 906-832-2281 Res. 906-861-1478 Fax. 906-832-8638 Province Joanna Kidd Lura Group Lura Group 3 Church Street, Suite 400 W&RLM Board 3 Church Street, Suite 400 TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M6E 1M2 M6E 1M2 Bus. 416-863-6777 Res. 416-203-1018 Fax. 416-863-6766 York Eldred King, Chairman Region of York Region of York . - 17260 Yonga Street F&A Board 17260 Yonge Street, Box 147 NEWMARKET, Ontario NEWMARKET, Ontario, L3Y 6Z1 L3Y 6Z 1 Bus. 906-731-0201 Fax. 906-896-1238 \-\~ ~ I~~ MUNICIPALITY MEMBER, MAILING ADDRESS COURIER ADDRESS PHONE & FAX Metro Joan King, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 W&RLM Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 217, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 217 66 John Street 66 John Street Toronto, Ontario, M6V 3C6 TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4036 Fax. 416-392-4120 Peel Frank McKechnie, Councillor City of Mississauga City of Mississauga 300 City Centre Drive F&A Board 300 City Centre Drive MISSISSAUGA, Ontario MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, L6B 3C1 L6B 3C 1 Bus. 906-896-6600 Fax. 906-896-6463 Metro Citizen Marie Muir 8 Tilson Road 8 Tilson Road TORONTO, Ontario VICE CHAIR TORONTO, Ontario, M4S 1 P4 M4S 1 P4 C&RLM Board Res. 416-481-7667 Fax. 416-442-3386 Metro Richard O'Brien, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 EXECUTIVE Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 201, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 201 66 John Street CHAIR 66 John Street TORONTO, Ontario F&A Board TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4099 Fax. 416-392-4121 Durham Gerri Lynn O'Connor, Mayor 61 Toronto Street South The Corporation of the Township of Uxbridge UXBRIDGE, Ontario C&RLM Board P.O. Box 190 L9P 1 T 1 UXBRIDGE, Ontario, L9P 1 T1 Bus. 906-649-1938 Res. 906-862-7147 Fax. 906-862-9674 Metro Peter Oyler, Councillor Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Matropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 F&A Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 216, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 216 66 John Street 66 John Street TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4030 Fax. 416-392-4120 Peel Paul Palleschi, Councillor City of Brampton 32 Thatcher Court 2 Wellington Street West EXECUTIVE BRAMPTON, Ontario, L6Z 1 C8 BRAMPTON, Ontario Bus. 906-874-2000 L6Y 4R2 C&RLM Board Fax. 906-874-2644 Adjala/Mono Donna Patterson c/o Cedarport Inc. R.R. #6 Northeast corner of Hwy. 9 & Airport Road C&RLM Board ORANGEVILLE, Ontario, L9W 2Z2 MONO MILLS, Ontario Bus. 619-941-7208 L9W 2Z2 Fax. 619-941-4763 Peel Maja Prentice, Councillor City of Mississauga City of Mississauga 300 City Centre Drive W&RLM Board 300 City Centre Drive MISSISSAUGA, Ontario MISSISSAUGA, Ontario, L6B 3C1 L6B 3C 1 Bus. 906-896-6300 Fax. 906-896-6463 \\N'\\ lq~ MUNICIPALITY MEMBER, MAILING ADDRESS COURIER ADDRESS PHONE & FAX Metro Citizen Paul Raina 37 Marjory Avenue 37 Marjory Avenue TORONTO, Ontario W&RLM Board TORONTO, Ontario, M4M 2Y2 M4M 2Y2 Bus. 416-462-3260 Res. 416-463-8460 Fax. 416-462-1676 Metro Bev Salmon, Councillor Municipelity of Metropolitan Toronto The Municipality of Metropolitan Toronto Councillors' Office, Station 1020 W&RLM Board Councillors' Offices, Station 1020 Suite 224, 2nd Floor, Metro Hall 2nd Floor, Metro Hall, Suite 224 66 John Street 66 John Street TORONTO, Ontario TORONTO, Ontario, M6V 3C6 M6V 3C6 Bus. 416-392-4012 Res. 416-447-2777 Fax. 416-392-4120 York Frank Scarpitti, Mayor Town of Markham Town of Markham 101 Town Centre Blvd. W&RLM Board 101 Town Centre Blvd. MARKHAM, Ontario MARKHAM, Ontario, L3R 9W3 L3R 9W3 Bus. 906-476-4872 Fax. 906-479-7776 Metro Citizen Deborah Sword 28 Strathearn Blvd. 28 Strathearn Blvd. TORONTO, Ontario C&RLM Board TORONTO, Ontario, M6P 1 S7 M6P 1 E8 Res. 416-480-0124 Metro Joyce Trimmer, Mayor City of Scerborough City of Scarborough 1 60 Borough Drive W&RLM Board 1 60 Borough Drive SCARBOROUGH, Ontario SCARBOROUGH, Ontario, M 1 P 4N7 M1P 4N7 Bus. 416-396-7128 Fax. 416-396-4286 Durham Kip Van Kempen, Councillor c/o Van Kempen Insurance c/o Van Kempen Insurance 1660 Kingston Road VICE CHAIR 1660 Kingston Road, Unit 9 PICKERING, Ontario W&RLM Board PICKERING, Ontario, L 1 V 1 C3 L1 V 1 C3 Bus. 906-420-9660 Fax. 906-420-9889 Peel Richard Whitehead, Councillor Town of Caledon 18820 4th Line Albion 200 Church Street W&RLM Board (Gore Road) CALEDON EAST, Ontario R.R. #3 LON 1 EO CALEDON EAST, Ontario, LON 1 EO Bus. 906-880-0911 Fax. 906-880-2386 Durham Jim Witty, Mayor Town of Ajax Town of Ajax 66 Harwood Avenue South EXECUTIVE 66 Harwood Avenue South AJAX, Ontario AJAX, Ontario, L 1 S 2H9 - L1 S 2H9 F&A Board Bus. 906-683-4660 Res. 906-683-2884 Fax. 906-686-8362 I AM 8 /qll THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING Authority M_eeting #2/94 March 25, 1994 AH.q /q'l A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING FIGURE 1 PROPOSED POLICY REVISIONS, MTRCA GOAL A.1: NATURAL ENVIRONMENT I FROM I TO I .L.l (pg. 7) .L.l Development will not be permitted in significant Development will not be permitted in significant woodlands south and east of the Canadian Shield ravines, river, stream, and natural corridors, and in or in the habitat of endangered, threatened and the habitat of endangered, threatened and vulnerable species. Development will not be vulnerable species. Development will not be permitted on adjacent and related lands if it permitted in significant woodlands south and east adversely affects the integrity of the natural of the Canadian Shield. Development will not be features or functions of the areas included in this permitted on adjacent and related lands if it statement. New infrastructure will be located adversely affects the integrity of the natural outside these significant features unless otherwise features or ecological functions of the areas approved through an Environment Assessment included in this statement. New infrastructure will Process. be located outside these significant features unless it is demonstrated that there is no reasonable Rationale: alternative. - valley lands addressed in 1.4 below. - EA reviSion consistent with Goal 0, Agriculture. U(pg.7) U Except for areas covered in policy 1.2, areas of Except for areas covered In policy 1.2 and 1.4 natural and scientific interest, groundwater areas of natural and scientific interest, groundwater recharge areas, significant wildlife habitat, and recharge areas, significant wildlife habitat, and shorelines will be classified into areas where either shorelines will be classified into areas where either (a) no development is permitted or (b) development (a) no development is permitted or (b) development may be permitted only if it does not adversely may be permitted only if it does not adversely affect the features and functions for which the area affect the landforms, features or functions for is Identified. which the area is identified. M(pg.7) M Except for areas covered in policy 1.2, development . 1 .4 to be deleted entirely and revised with on lands adjacent to lakes, rivers, and streams may 1.2 and 1.3 as follows: be permitted only if It does not adversely affect water quality, shoreline vegetation, bank stability, Development, other than resource-based uses that and wildlife habitat. do not adversely affect the natural landform, features or functions, will not be permitted in ravines, river valleys, stream corridors and other natural corridors. Development will not be permitted on adjacent and - related lands if it adversely affects the integrity of the features or functions of the area included in this statement. fcontd.J AM 10 IfiCf NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.I FROM TO 1.4 Contd. New infrastructure will be located outside the areas included in this statement unless otherwise approved through an Environmental Assessment Process. Intensification of lands will be directed away from the areas included in this statement wherever possible and may only be permitted within such areas If, subject to the policies of A.2, it does not adversely affect the natural landform, features or functions. Rationale: - "Significant" as applied to river valley systems, including headwaters, and shorelines cannot function as the only test. - Provisions that recognize: a) these systems function as a whole, not as discrete "significant" segments; b) existina development and communities within "significant" river valleys, such as downtown Toronto located within the lower Don River valley; c) comDatible resource-based uses such as trails, maple sugar operations, etc. - Public health and safety within these areas needs to be integrated with environmental decision making. - Ontario Regulation 345 under the Environmental Assessment Act ensures that new infrastructure will be considered under an E.A. process and this reviSion is consistent with infrastructure policy under Goal D Agriculture. l:& (pg.7) l:& In decisions regarding development, every In decisions regarding development, every opportunity should be taken to: maintain the opportunity should be taken to: maintain the quality of air, land, water, and biota; maintain - quality of air, land, water, and biota; maintain biodiversity compatible with indigenous natural biodiversity compatible with indigenous natural systems, and protect natural links and corridors. systems, and protect natural links, feBtures, forms The improvement and enhancement of these or functions. The improvement and enhancement features and systems are encouraged. of these features and systems are encouraged. Rationale: - Oak Ridges Moraine. - clarifies the elements to be protected. A M II hq NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.) GOAL A.2: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CONTD. FROM TO 2.2 lpg. 8) 2.2 & 2.3 Development adjacent to ravines, river valleys and fHl. streams should be restricted within the 100-year Development within and adjacent to ravines and erosion limits. river valleys will not be permitted within the projected long term stable slope line. Intensification within and adjacent to ravines and 2.3 lpg. 8) river valleys will be directed away from areas Development will be directed away from hazardous susceptible to slope instability wherever possible sites wherever possible. Development will only be and may only be permitted within such areas if permitted on a hazardous site if no danger to public subject to the policies of A. " the site can be health or public safety or property damage would rehabilitated to remove or mitigate the hazard such result, or if the site has been rehabilitated to that no danger to public safety or property damage remove or mitigate the hazard. would result. Rationale: - Preventative approach to risk management; - Rehabilitation works can have environmental impacts in conflict with A.l pOlicies which requires integrated decision- making; - distinguish between natural vs. "man- made" hazards and risks. (b) Development within and adjacent to streams and watercourses will not be permitted within areas susceptible to erosion. Intensification adjacent to streams and watercourses will be directed away from areas susceptible to erosion wherever possible and may only be permitted within such areas if subject to the policies of A. " the site can be rehabilitated to remove or mitigate the hazard such that no danger to public safety or property damage would result. RatIonale: - Preventative approach to risk management. - Rehabilitation works can have environmental impacts In conflict with A.1 policies which requires integrated decision- making; - distinguish between natural vs. "man- - made" hazards and risks. ~ Development within the Regulatory Flood Plain for rivers and streams will not be permitted in accordance with the 1988 Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement, Appendix _' A H.I2.- fer" A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.) GOAL A.2: PUBLIC HEALTH AND SAFETY AND PROPERTY DAMAGE CONTD. FROM TO 2.2 & 2.3 contd. Intensification within the Regulatory Flood Plain will be directed away from flooding hazards wherever possible in accordance with the 1988 Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement and may only be permitted within such areas ff, subject to the policies of A. 1, the site has been rehabilitated to remove or mitigate the hazard such that no danger to public safety or property damage would result. Rationale: - Integrated reference to 1988 Policies; - Preventative approach to risk management; - Rehabilitation works can have environmental impacts in conflict with A.1 policies which requires integrated decision- making; - distinguish between natural vs. "man- made" hazards and risks. B. COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT AND INFRASTRUCTURE POLICIES 8. lpg. 9) ~ Servicing and infrastructure considerations will form Servicing and infrastructure considerations will an Integral part of land use planning. MUnicipalities form an integral part of land use planning. will plan servicing facilities which maintain and or Municipalities will plan servicing facilities which enhance the natural environment to accommodate maintain and or enhance the natural environment to expected growth. In areas serviced by full accommodate existing or expected growth. In municipal sewage and water serVices, development areas serviced by full municipal sewage and water will only be permitted if sufficient reserve capacity services, development will only be permitted if is available to accommodate it. sufficient reserve capacity is available to accommodate it. Development should be served by full municipal sewage and water services wherever possible, to Development should be served by full municipal ensure that there will be no adverse effect on the sewage and water services wherever possible, to environment or public health. Where full municipal ensure that there will be no adverse effect on the sewage and water services cannot be prOVided, and environment or publiC health. Where full municipal where site conditions permit, multi-lot/uM sewage and water services cannot be provided, development should be serviced by publiC and where site conditions permit, multi-Iot/unit communal services. Where the use of public development should be serviced by public communal services is not feaSible, and where site communal services. Where the use of public conditions permit, development may be serviced by communal services is not feasible, and where site individual on-site systems. conditions permit, development may be serviced by - individual on-site systems. Rationale: - New infrastructure is proposed to serve existing and redeveloping communities. (i.e. within Metro Toronto) AM .~ ICf'l A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.1 HOUSING POLICIES FROM TO b (pg. 12) b Opportunities for small-scale residential Opportunities for small-scale residential Intensification (Including infill, apartments in intensification (including infill, apartments in houses, and rooming, boarding and lodging houses), houses, and rooming, boarding and lodging will be provided in all areas permitting residential houses), will be provided in all areas permitting use, except where infrastructure is inadequate, or residential use, except where infrastructure is there are significant physical constraints. inadequate, or there are significant physical constraints, or where the intensification would conflict with the policies of Goal A.2 Public Health and Safety. Rationale: - Public Health and Safety are necessary factors to consider. (i.e. flooding, soil contamination, etc.) G. INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES .1.:. (pg. 15) .1.:. The Ministry of Municipal Affairs, together with The Ministry of MuniCipal Affairs, together with other ministnes, and in consultation With the public, other ministries and applicable public agencies, in may prepare guidelines to assist planning consultation with the public, may prepare junsdlctions in implementing policy statements. guidelines to assist planning Jurisdictions in Implementation guidelines will Interpret but will not implementing policy statements. Implementation derogate from policy. guidelines will interpret but will not derogate from policy. Rationale: - CA role and local initiatives, i.e. Valley & Stream Corridor Management should not be compromised. ~ (pg. 16) ~ Ministries will provide available Information to Ministries will provide available information to planning jurisdictions on matters of provincial planning jurisdictions on matters of provincial significance outlined in pOlicy statements, and may significance outlined in policy statements, and may assist planning junsdictlons in mapping and assist planning jurisdictions in mapping and developing their policies. developing their policies. Local and Regional municipalities and other local and regional planning authorities will provide information on matters of local and regional significance outlined in policy statements. - Rationale: - CA role and local initiatives, i.e. Valley & Stream Corridor Management should not be compromised. - Mapping of resources IS also available from CA offices. AM 14/q '4 A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.1 G. INTERPRETATION AND IMPLEMENTATION POLICIES ICONTD.) FROM TO Q." (pg. 16) Q." These policies are to be applied in dealing with . First and second paragraphs remain the applications under the Planning Act. Planning Act same. and any other act, applicable policies and provisions Revision to third paragraph as follows: should apply where possible. Where there is a conflict between any of these poliCies and the In this context, the term "environment" is broadly provisions of any Act or regulations, the provisions defined and includes: air, water and land; plant of the legislation or regulations will apply. and animal life; social, economic and cultural conditions; buildings and structures; and Infrastructure may be authorized under legislation emissions. As part of the environmental other than or in addition to the Planning Act. Other assessment planning process, it is the responsibility authorizing legislation may include the of the proponent to consider all applicable policies Environmental Assessment Act, the Ontario Energy in evaluating effects on the environment. The Board Act, and the Ontario Water Resources Act. applicable policies of Goals A to F will therefore be An environmental assessment process may be considered as part of the authorization process for applied to new infrastructure as part of thiS the undertaking. authorization process. Generally, such a process involves the consideration of alternatives to the Rationale: undertaking and location and alignment alternatives early in the planning process to avoid significant - If it is assumed the policies would be features and environmental impacts; and the considered in all cases, eliminate the incorporation of siting, construction methods and ambiguity . mitigation measures to minimize environmental impacts where avoidance of the feature is not possible. In this context, the term" environment" is broadly defined and Includes: air, water and land; plant and animal life; social, economic and cultural conditions; buildings and structures; and emissions. As part of the environmental assessment planning process, It IS the responsibility of the proponent to consider all applicable policies in evaluating effects on the environment. The applicable policies of Goals A to F would therefore be considered as part of the authorization process for the undertaking. AM , 51,,, A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTO.) FIGURE 2 PROPOSED GLOSSARY DEFINITIONS, MTRCA FROM TO ADJACENT LANDS ADJACENT LANDS means lands contiguous to an identified natural means lands contiguous to an identified natural feature or function or resource. feature or function or resource. In relation to leda or marine clays means: In relation to leda or marine clays means: . an area defined as the horizontal limit of . an area defined as the horizontal limit of historical regressive landslides and an historical regressive landslides and an allowance to achieve "factor of safety" allowance to achieve "factor of safety" slope equal to or greater than 1.5:1. slope equal to or greater than 1.5. In relation to other features or systems, means . the distance defined for a specific feature those lands within: in an Implementation guideline, or . the distance defined for a specific feature . the distance established for a specific in an implementation gUideline, or feature in an approved official plan, . the distance established for a specific whichever is greater. feature in an approved official plan, whichever is greater. ADVERSEL Y AFFECT ADVERSELY AFFECT means one or more of: means one or more of: . impairment of the quality of the natural . impairment of the quality of the natural environment for any use that can be made environment or its ability to perform its of it; natural functions; . injury or damage to property or plant and . injury or damage to property or plant and animal life; animal life; and lor andlor . rendering any property or plant or animal . rendering any property or plant or animal life unfit for use by man. life unfit for use by man. CONTAMINATED SITE CONTAMINATED SITE means property or lands that, for reasons of public means property or lands that, for reasons of public health and safety or environmental quality, are health and safety or environmental quality, are unsafe for development as a result of past human unsafe for use as a result of (word deleted) human activities, particularly those actiVities that have left activities, particularly those activities that have left a chemical or radioactive residue. Such sites a chemical or radioactive residue. Such sites Include some Industrial lands, some transportation include some industrial lands, some transportation facilities (I.e., rail yards). electrical facilities, and facilities (i.e., rail yards), electrical facilities, and some abandoned mine hazards. some abandoned mine hazards. CUMULATIVE EFFECTS CUMULATIVE EFFECTS means the combined environmental effects of - means -The combined effects of all activities in an human actions occurring in a defined area over area over time; and the incremental effects time. associated with individual projects in an area over time. - AM '" 1'1'1 A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING ICONTD.) FROM TO DEVELOPMENT DEVELOPMENT means: means: . the construction, erection or placing of a new . the construction, erection or placing of a new building or structure; building or structure; . the making of a significant addition or alteration . the making of a major addition or alteration to to an eXisting building or structure; an existing building or structure; . a significant change in use or In intensity of use . a significant change in use or intensity of use of of any existing building, structure or premises; any existing building, structure or existing use of . activities such as site-grading, excavation, the land; removal of peat, or the placing or dumping of fill; or . activities such as site-grading, excavation, . drainage works. removal of peat, or the placing or dumping of fill; or . drainage works. EROSION EROSION means a volumetric reduction of land by natural means a process of gradual washing away of soil processes. by water movement or seepage (at the ground surface), commonly occurring in one of the following manners: a) rainfall or snowmelt and surface run off (sheet, ill or gully erosion); b) internal seepage and piping; c) water flow (banks or base of river, creek, channel); d) wave action (shorelines of ponds, lakes, bays) The erosion process affects the soil at the particle level, by dislodging and removing (transporting) the soil particles from the parent mass (with water movement as the agent). Other processes such as wind and frost may assist in the weathering or dislodging and transport of soil particles. HAZARDOUS SITE NA TURALL Y-OCCURRING HAZARDOUS SITE means property or lands that, for reasons of public This means property or lands that for reasons of health, safety, or potential property damage, are public health, safety, or potential property damage unsafe for development as a result of naturally are unsafe for use as a result of naturally occurring occurring or human made perils. They may include perils. They may include sites subject to erosion, unstable lands, or areas subject to changes as a slope instability, unstable soils such as some result of their prevIous use as sites for petroleum organic, and clay soils, areas of unstable bedrock operations, sites prone to erosion, slope and banks, (Karst topography), natural geological formations unstable soils such as some organic and clay soils and flood plains. (Ieda and portlandia clays), areas of unstable bedrock (karst topography), sites containing orphan HUMAN-MADE HAZARDOUS SITE wells, suspended wells, capped wells, underground This means property or lands that for reasons of caverns (petroleum wells and brine wells and public health, safety or potential property damage caverns) and abandoned mine hazards. are unsafe for use as the result of human-made perils. They may include areas subject to changes . as a result of their previous use such as petroleum operations and as a result become contaminated or unsafe such as sites containing orphan wells, suspended wells, copped wells, underground wells, underground caverns, abandoned mines and waste disposal sites. AM 17/er A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING (CONTD.) FROM TO ONE HUNDRED YEAR EROSION LIMIT ONE HUNDRED YEAR EROSION LIMIT (for lands adjacent to ravines, river valleys and (for lands adjacent to ravines, river valleys and streams means the 100 year angle of stability for streams). The predicted movement of a the soil parent materials plus an allowance for watercourse over a hundred year period. erosion-related hazards. REGULATORY EROSION STANDARD REGULATORY EROSION STANDARD (in reference to the Great Lakes and their (in reference to the Great Lakes and their connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River shoreline) means the approved standards involving shoreline) means the approved standards involving the combined influence of stable slope, recession the combined influence of stable slope, recession andlor erosion allowance to define the shoreline and lor erosion allowance to define the shoreline erosion limits for regulatory purposes. erosion limits for regulatory purposes. The definition for river systems, inland lakes and other bodies of standing waters which are given in the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement should be utilized. REGULATORY FLOOD STANDARD REGULATORY FLOOD STANDARD (in reference to the Great Lakes and their (in reference to the Great Lakes and their connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River shoreline) means the approved standards involving shoreline) means the approved standards involving the combined influence of lake levels, wave uprush the combined influence of lake levels, wave up rush and other water related hazards used to define the and other water related hazards used to define the shoreline flood limits for regulatory purposes. shoreline flood limits for regulatory purposes. The definition for river systems, inland lakes and other bodies of standing waters which are given in the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement should be utilized. REGULATORY SHORELINE REGULATORY SHORELINE (in reference to the Great Lakes and their (in reference to the Great Lakes and their connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River connecting channels and the St. Lawrence River shoreline) means the land, including that covered shoreline) means the land, including that covered by water, between the internatiOnal boundary, by water, between the international boundary, where applicable, and the furthest landward limit of where applicable, and the furthest landward limit of the Regulatory flood Standard, Regulatory ErOSion the Regulatory Flood Standard, Regulatory Erosion Standard, or the Regulatory Dynamic Beach Standard, or the Regulatory DynamiC Beach standard. standard. The definition for river systems, inland lakes and bodies of standing waters which are given in the Provincial Flood Plain Planning Policy Statement should be utilized. SIGNIFICANT SIGNIFICANT means, In regard to natural features and functions. means, in regard to natural landform, features and ecologically important to the natural environment in funct!ons, ecologically important to the natural terms of amount, content, representation, or effect _ environment in terms of amount, content, and contnbuting to the quality and integrity of an representation, effect or contributing to the quality identifiable ecological region or natural hentage and integrity of an identifiable ecological region or system; in regard to matters other than natural natural heritage system; in regard to matters other features and functions, important in terms of than natural features and function, important in amount, content, representation, or effect. terms of amount, content, representation, or effect. AN , I Jet.., A NEW APPROACH TO LAND USE PLANNING ICONTD.) FROM TO ST ABLE SLOPE STABLE SLOPE means the angle a slope would achieve when toe Long term stable slope is a term used to describe erosion is absent. the angle which a slope would achieve over the long term due to the natural stabilizing process of erosion and weathering when toe erosion is absent. The long term stable slope is generally dependent on the soil or soils shear strength, height of the slope and level of the water table. NEW TERMS TO BE ADDED WATERCOURSE means flowing water, though not necessarily continuous, within a defined channel and with a bed or banks and usually discharges itself into some other stream or body of water. RELATED LANDS · To be defined or included as "adjacent lands". - --- --- AM tq /ql/ THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY THE ROUGE RIVER FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN Executive Summary Authority Meeting #2/94 March 25, 1994 AM UJ /qy THE ROUGE RIVER FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PLAN The document, 'A Comprehensive Basin Management Strategy For The Rouge River Watershed' (CBMS), summarizes the findings of phase I and II of the Rouge River Urban Drainage Plan Study (MMM, 1987) and establishes a management strategy for the watershed. It was identified in the CBMS that the fisheries of the Rouge River have at present, and in future, significant biological and recreational value. For this reason, it was recommended that a plan be prepared to identify how the fisheries of the Rouge River watershed should be managed. In general, fisheries management plans have been prepared within jurisdictional boundaries of districts of the Ministry of Natural Resources. These plans cover a large area, encompassing many different watersheds, and are used to identify strategies and tactics to confront broad issues in the management of fisheries resources. Where possible, broad management objectives for individual watersheds were also identified. District fisheries management plans provide a framework to address broad issues in fisheries management, but generally lack the detail necessary to direct management at a watershed, sub-watershed or reach level. District fisheries management plans are similar in concept to municipal official plans (OP), providing a general framework within which to address specific planning issues. The municipal planning process is structured as a hierarchy, requiring greater detail at each successive planning stage, from the OP through to secondary plans, to plans of sub-division and site specific zoning. There is no equivalent process in fisheries management. Without a mechanism to integrate fisheries management with municipal planning, fisheries objectives may be obscured or lost entirely in developed or developing municipalities. The Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan is the first watershed fisheries plan that - attempts to integrate fisheries management with land use planning. The plan attempts to bring broad watershed based planning to a sub-watershed and then a site specific level. While there is a broad range in the level of detail presented in the ii AM ~I/Cf4 fisheries plan, it is one step closer to a hierarchical process for fisheries management. In future, watershed fisheries management plans should be divided into three distinct phases or levels of detail, providing the appropriate level of detail at either a watershed, sub-watershed or a reach specific level. Structuring fisheries management with two levels of planning and a site specific implementation phase, will allow integration of fisheries management with municipal land use planning thereby facilitating the protection of existing resources and eventually the achievement of fisheries potential. The Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan was initiated in the spring of 1990 with the mandate to address five topics: 1 ) Habitat Assessment Identify the present conditions and potential of the ecosystem and develop a management direction with a sufficient planning horizon to attain that fisheries potential; 2) Assessment of Existing Management Strategies Describe existing management strategies and identify areas where changes may be required; 3) Monitoring Program Develop a monitoring program that ensures the long term health of the ecosystem by identifying problems early for immediate action; 4) Public lands Identify public lands along watercourses within the watershed iii A H ~~; 5) Communication Plan Develop a communication plan to raise awareness of the fisheries plan and its objectives. The Fisheries Management Plan has been divided into two parts. Part I, Manaaement Strateav, identifies a management objective for the watershed and presents the five primary components of the plan. In Part II, Assessment and Rehabilitation, the supporting technical data for the management strategy and much of the information necessary to begin rehabilitation of the watershed, is presented. AM ~ ~ /9l . PART I. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Part I of the Fisheries Management Plan contains five components: Habitat Assessment; Assessment of Existing Management Strategies; Monitoring Program; Public Lands; Communication Plan. The results from habitat assessment indicated that the Rouge River watershed presently supports coldwater fish species in the headwaters along the south slope of the Oak Ridges moraine and mixture of cool and warmwater species throughout much of the rest of the watershed. However, based on analyses of the habitat data collected, the Rouge River watershed still exhibits many of the characteristics that historically allowed it to support resident and migratory salmonids. It is recommended that the long term objective for the watershed be to: Protect, rehabilitate and enhance the Rouge River watershed so that it will support healthy, self-sustaining fish populations consisting of cold and warmwater fish communities, where appropriate. To meet the objective for the watershed, a 15 year planning horizon has been selected. An horizon of this length reflects a compromise between the slow rate of change in biological systems and the practicality of funding and projecting future management requirements. Upon completion of the planning period, progress toward the objective should be evaluated and where necessary, a second planning horizon established. Based on the inherent characteristics of the watershed, seven management zones were identified. Within each management zone, sub-zones were designated in which v AM 1~ /q4 to manage for specific fish species. These species, to be used as a "barometer" of ecosystem health, include, the brook trout, rainbow trout, brown trout, redside dace, smallmouth bass and largemouth bass. Selection of indicator species was based on. the characteristics of each management sub-zone, to ensure that the inherent characteristics of the watershed are protected, degraded habitat rehabilitated, and thus the nature of the ecosystem preserved. Existing fisheries management strategies can be grouped into four general categories, protection, rehabilitation, assessment, and education. Assessment of these strategies lead to 5 basic recommendations: 1) The plan input and review process is a proactive approach to protecting the aquatic ecosystem and should continue to be a major focus of fisheries management in the Rouge River watershed. 2) Begin rehabilitation of the watershed by investing in the long term integrity of the ecosystem and plant woody riparian vegetation. Rehabilitation activities must also address the removal or mitigation of barriers to fish passage. 3) Utilize fish stocking, including fingerling introductions and adult transfers, only in the context of eventually creating self-sustaining populations.- 4) Establish a long term program to monitor the health of the aquatic ecosystem. 5) Develop an" Adopt-A-Stream" program to integrate environmental education with management of valley and stream corridors at a local community level. vi AH ~'5Jq4 Part I of the fisheries plan outlines a biological monitoring program to supplement the Provincial Water Quality Monitoring Program conducted by the Ontario Ministry of The Environment. A biological monitoring program, including fish and invertebrate community sampling, is recommended as the principle means of documenting the long term health of the aquatic ecosystem. The program would also include monitoring of physical variables such as streamflow characteristics. There are large parcels of land within the Rouge River watershed that are owned by public agencies. Public lands fall into five general categories: Federal; Provincial; Municipal; Conservation Authority; and Hydro/Transportation Corridors. Most of the public lands in the watershed occur in the lower reaches. The Fisheries Plan provides maps identifying the locations of public lands in proximity to tributaries of the Rouge River. The plan also presents fisheries information to be used in the prioritization of areas for inclusion in an overall Greenways system. A communication plan is described to inform government agencies, non-government organizations and the general public about the existence of the Fisheries Management Plan and its objective. The communication plan identifies a communication strategy and vehicles through which to access target groups, and convey the appropriate message. Communication of the plans existence and contents is identified as a key component attaining the level of support necessary to achieve the fisheries objectives outlined for the watershed. vii AM :u fer", PART II. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Part /I of the Rouge River Fisheries Management Plan presents detailed technical data to support management of the watershed for the objective outlined in Part I: Management Strategy. The data collected was used to identify management zones and sub-zones, select indicator species, identify critical production reaches and recommend many rehabilitation activities and sites. This report is intended for use by agencies, groups or individuals involved in land use planning, impact assessment and stream rehabilitation. Stream gradient profiles are an integral part of habitat assessment. Gradient profiles are a reflection of surficial geology and as such, can identify inherent stream characteristics. Examination of gradient profiles can be used to obtain an impression of stream substrate, morphology, and to identify the possible presence of groundwater discharge to the stream. The report identifies groundwater recharge and discharge as critical to the preservation and enhancement of coldwater fish communities. It is recommended that hydrogeological studies be conducted at a region and local scale in order to better understand and therefore protect or enhance groundwater recharge, discharge and interflow. Instream cover for fish is limited in the Rouge River watershed. It was estimated that, on average, instream cover made up approximately 10% of the stream surface area. Instream cover consisted primarily of macrophytes, logs and trees, and organic debris. The report recommends that future rehabilitation activities include enhancement of instream cover, primarily through the placement of logs and trees. Instream barriers, such as dams and associated ponds, cause fragmentation of the stream ecosystem. Dams and ponds interrupt the movement of fish, cause sediment to collect and generally elevate water temperatures in summer. Ponds constructed v AM /)7 h in a stream are not sustainable since, in the long term, they evolve into wetlands and eventually back into stream habitat. It is recommended that rehabilitation of the watershed include the removal, mitigation or bypass of many instream barriers. Woody riparian vegetation was identified as an important component of the stream ecosystem. Woody riparian vegetation provides stream shade, streambank stability and woody material as instream cover for fish. Riparian planting is one of the most important investments that can be made to enhance the future integrity of the aquatic ecosystem. It is recommended that extensive planting of woody vegetation in the riparian zone be conducted throughout the watershed. To assist in facilitating riparian planting, colour mapping of stream corridor vegetation is provided. Stream bank erosion can contribute large quantities of sediment to the stream, but is a process that normally occurs in a natural, non-impacted river system. However, stream bank erosion can be accelerated through the increased flows or loss of bankside vegetation, that result from land use practices. In field survey's, it was identified that most stream bank erosion makes up less than 20% of stream bank length (100m long sampling stations). It is recommended that stream bank erosion that encompasses greater than 20% of stream length should be stabilized. It is also recommended that bank stabilization utilize the "softest" possible technique that still maintains the integrity of the works. Habitat suitability indices (51) were used to rate habitat quality for indicator species. Using the 51 scores, limiting factors for indicator species were identified. 51 scores can be used in impact assessment or in establishing goals for rehabilitation. There are approximately 51 species of fish that utilize the Rouge River watershed at some point in their life history. The fish species present include the provincially rare redside dace (Clinostomus elonaatus), and the central stoneroller (Camoostoma anomalum) . Particularly sensitive species such as the brook trout (5alvelinus vi AM ;t f> /t:t lJ fontinalis), mottled sculpin (Cottus bairdi), american brook lamprey (Lamoetra aooendixl, and the rainbow darter (Etheostoma caeruleum) were also identified. A single indicator species was selected for each management sub-zone in the watershed. Fish species recommended for use as indicators of ecosystem health were selected based on the inherent characteristics of the stream ecosystem. The indicator species identified include, brook trout, rainbow trout (Oncorhvnchus mvkiss), brown trout (Salmo trutta), redside dace, smallmouth bass (Microoterus dolomieui) and largemouth bass (Microoterus salmoides). The function of many stream reaches, in supporting the life history of indicator species, was identified for management sub-zones in the watershed. Stream reaches were identified as either production zones (spawning and nursery habitat) for cold or warmwater species or as migratory corridors (holding feeding and passage). Identification of production zones was based on the characteristics of the stream and the needs of the indicator species. Production zones are critical to the survival of indicator species and are sensitive habitats that require significant protection. In order to restore the Rouge River watershed to an acceptable condition that supports healthy, self-sustaining fish communities, stream rehabilitation sites and activities have been identified and prioritized for each management sub-zone. Funding for rehabilitation projects will require that partnerships be created between all levels of government, the private sector and the general public. Only through partnerships will it be possible to fund and implement the rehabilitation recommendations and thus achieve the desired integrity for the aquatic ecosystem in the Rouge River watershed. Rehabilitation recommendations are intended to act as a guide to implementation of the plan and do not represent all possible rehabilitation sites or activities. All opportunities to rehabilitate the watershed, that are consistent with the objective of the Fisheries Management Plan, should be pursued. vii AM ~'t 1t:t4 THE METROPOLITAN TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY HUMBER WATERSHED STRATEGY Correspondence form ARCH, dated April 15, 1994 Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board #2/94 April 15, 1994 Authority Meeting #3/94 April 22, 1994 ---------ACTJ()N TO HCSTORE _ ,~"n \.---I1~ (;LEAN HUI18E~ 15 Ap r i 1 1994 . Lois Griffin. Chair. and Members of the Water and Related Land Management Advisory Board Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority Subject: "Strategy for the Humber Watersheds On behalf of ARCH I thank the Authority for its attention to the Humber watersheds. the largest and most significant in its jurisdiction. We emphasize I again the urgent need for plans and policies to adequately protect and enhance the valuable natural 'heritage of the Humber ecosystem. and to restore its hea lth . The following Recommendation, Offer, and Request are submitted in an effort to broaden the scope and effectiveness of the actions suggested in the report to the Board by the Director of the Water Resources Division dated 1994.04.07. RECOMMENDA TI ON . ARCH recommends that the Authority use' a true partnership approach and assume the key role of Coordinator in the planning and management of the Humber Ecosystem Management Area (EMA, comprising Humber Bay and its watersheds of the Humber River and the Etobicoke and Mimico creeks), and that the Humber Strategy be considered part of the implementation of the Toronto Region Remedial Action Plan (RAP). OFFER ARCH renews the offer previously stated in our submission and request for a Humber Stra~egy of July 2, 1992 (enclosed) to participate as an active partner and to cooperate with the Authority in the planning and preparation of a Humber watersheds strategy. The work of ARCH in the last three years, particularly our Str~amWatch watershed stewarship program and the Humber Watersheds Partnership project, is highly relevant and useful to the planning and management of the Humber ecosystem. REQUEST We request that the Authority's Chairman and the Chief Administrative Officer join ARCH in vigourously soliciting the involvement of municipal, regional, provincial and federal governments in the Humber Partnership, and that they seek funding from senior governments to provide the Authority with the needed resources to assume the role of effective coordinator for implementing the RAP in the HumberjEtobicokejMimico water.sheds and developjng a Strategy for the EMA. 27 TAYSHAM CRES." EroS/COKE ON. ':M9~: ~x/~;..: ~'';'TEl:-: - C.tr6)74'f-5346 --....f,1X: -"(416)747-6654 -. AH3l 19Y THE STRATEGY FOR PUBLIC USE OF CONSERVATION AUTHORITY LANDS January 27, 1995 t\ H ?Jell 'l TABLE OF CONTENTS Executive Summary 3 CHAPTER I Introduction 5 The Landscape 5 History of Public Use 6 Social and Recreational Trends 7 Economic Trends 8 Public Open Space Resources 8 Funding 9 2. Strategy Framework Mission 10 Goals 11 Guiding Principles 11 Objectives 12 Outdoor Recreation/Education Focus 13 3. Implementation Concept Planning 15 Screening Pre-Screening 17 Full Screening , Phase I - Concept Review 19 Phase II - Design Review 20 4. Summary and Conclusion Managing Watershed Resources 22 Existing Uses 22 Planning 22 Funding 23 Conclusion 24 Glossary 25 - 2 - AM ~3 Iq~ EXECUTIVE SUMMARY The purpose of the Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands is to provide guidelines on where and how public outdoor recreation and education uses will be considered. Within the Conservation Authority's jurisdiction, the nine watersheds, 67 kilometres of waterfront, 15 kilo metres of Niagara Escarpment and 75 kilometres of Oak Ridges Moraine all contain significant natural resources and features that are under increasing pressure from urban land use change. The Conservation Authority has a tradition of providing outdoor recreation and education facilities on lands that are acquired for flood and erosion control or natural resource protection reasons. As the Greater Toronto Area continues to urbanize, public demands for recreation facilities are changing. A demand for greater variety and more conveniences is driving the development of municipal and private recreation facilities that are more regional and inter-regional in scale. Past planning efforts have shown that special interest and community groups have grown more concerned with the impact of land use change on our remaining natural landscapes. At the same time, user groups and municipalities have expressed a growing interest in using public lands for a variety of outdoor recreation and other uses. To manage the community's growing interest in Conservation Authority lands, a clear set of goals, guiding principles and objectives have been identified that permit the Authority to focus on outdoor recreation and education uses. Approved existing uses will continue on Authority lands. Modifications will be encouraged that reduce or eliminate the impact of existing facilities on the landscape or the community. Future public uses must fit within identified land use categories as part of a concept plan for all Authority lands. Concept plans will include full consultation with agencies, community and interest groups. The concept plan will identify general use, limited use and protection categories. Details on anyone type of public use will be provided in specific proposals and be subject to a screening process. A screening process will be employed for all new recreation or conservation education proposals on Conservation Authority lands to ensure that natural, social and economic impacts are acceptable. Small scale improvements will be pre- - 3 - ~K ~c.t("4 screened to avoid lengthy delays. The full screening process will be completed in two phases. The first phase examines the general impacts and acceptability of a proposal. The second phase identifies specific details of facility design, impacts and mitigation measures. Public consultation will be integral to both phases of the screemng process. Continued financial support from Provincial and municipal sources will be required to implement the strategy. Strengthened ties with municipalities, foundations and the private sector along with continued reliance on public facility revenues, have been identified as ways of expanding the base of financial support. In the watersh~ds of the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the provision of public uses on conservation lands must balance the needs of the community with the needs of the natural landscape to survive and grow. The Strategy provides a framework for decision making that can achieve that balance and sustain our natural resources for years to come. - 4 - ~M ~S 19~ CHAPrER I Introduction Within the Greater Toronto Area (G.T.A.), the Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority owns almost 13,000 hectares of land. The purpose of this ownership is to protect and manage valley and stream corridors, flood plains, the Lake Ontario shore lands, wildlife, vegetation and environmentally significant areas. The [mancial support of Metropolitan Toronto, Peel, York and Durham Regions has been combined with funding from the provincial Ministry of Natural Resources and private donations to acquire these conservation lands. The public views the protection of these lands as one of the most important contributions the Authority has made to the communities it serves. Authority land is protected primarily for conservation purposes. Where compatible, access and facilities for public use are permitted and encouraged - outdoor recreation and education uses in particular. Activities include swimming, hiking, picnicking, fishing, boating, horseback riding, skiing, mountain biking and school programs for conservation education. Over the years, interest groups, municipalities, private enterprise and government agencies have expressed an interest in, and opinions regarding, the kinds of public- use facilities that are appropriate for Authority lands. Over time, the funds available from provincial grants, municipal levy and revenue to manage Authority public use facilities have steadily declined. The purpose of this strategy is to provide guidelines to determine what uses should be encouraged and where and how they will be considered. Also it is to ensure that where proposed facilities are considered appropriate, adequate funding is available for development and operations. The Landscape There are nine watersheds within the jurisdiction of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (MTRCA): the Etobicoke Creek, Mimico Creek, Humber River, Don River, Highland Creek, Rouge River, Petticoat Creek, Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek. Rivers drain from the northern boundary, - 5 - fi M ~Ct11 Cf .., marked by the drainage divide of the Oak Ridges Moraine and of the small portion of the Niagara Escarpment in the northwest comer of the watershed, to the south. The southern boundary consists of 67 kilometres along the Lake Ontario waterfront and includes the highest shoreline bluff on the Great Lakes. Each of the watersheds has been exposed to a number of pressures - from water quality degradation, to rapid urbanization, to competition for the use of natural landscapes. The history of public use on MTRCA lands has its roots in the early flood control mandate of the Conservation Authority movement. History of Public Use The conservation movement in Ontario, began in the 1940s in response to droughts, floods and erosion and resulted in the adoption of The Conservation Authorities Act in 1946. In 1954, Hurricane Hazel struck. That same year, a Federal Commission reviewing the aftermath of the flood, confirmed the merit of protecting flood plain lands from future development while still permitting their use for recreation purposes. The revised Conservation Authorities Act of 1954 permitted any lands (flood plains, wetlands, headwaters, forests) to be purchased for conservation purposes. Public use of these lands for outdoor recreation was an integral part of the development and management directives in the legislation. The MTRCA was formed in 1957 and prepared programs for flood control, soil conservation, public information, education, and public use. Facilities such as campgrounds, picnic and swimming areas were began to be established in the late 1950s. Conservation education and heritage facilities followed as a partnership with Boards of Education and/or Provincial Ministries. By 1970, there were 14 conservation areas with a total annual attendance of 1.6 million people. During the 1970s and 1980s there was a gradual decline in attendance attributed to a dramatic increase in the number and variety of leisure activities offered in the Greater Toronto Area; an increased sophistication in the public's facility demands; and a lack of investment in recreation facilities at conservation areas. In 1993, the number of conservation areas was reduced to 10 with an annual paid attendance of just Qver 800,000 people. In 1988, the Authority published A Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands. The document promoted the inter-regional scale of outdoor - 6 - AM 31/Cf~ recreation and education facilities and recommended stronger partnerships with the private sector and other sources to develop revenue-producing recreation facilities. Since that time, community values and economic conditions have changed and a review of the Strategy is required. The final portion of this chapter identifies the key changes that have impacted on how and where outdoor recreation and education activities are provided. Social and Recreational Trends The Greater Toronto Area (G. T .A.) is the largest population centre in Canada. The Metro Region Conservation watersheds are home to over 3 million people. Information from demographic surveys (Statistics Canada) and recreation consultants' reports ("Future Trends" - Rethink: Group) suggest that the most influential portion of the population is the "baby boomer" group, ages 35 to 50. Throughout the remainder of the 1990s and into the 21st century, this group will continue to dominate in their community. Baby boomers tend to be well informed on environmental issues; at their peak in economic and political influence; less interested in team sports and facilities; and more interested in variety and quality in their leisure pursuits. Slow economic recovery and the onset of the information age have eliminated many traditional manufacturing jobs. The reduction in full time jobs and the growth in contract or seasonal employment have increased forced leisure time. A subsequent reduction in disposable income will encourage low cost and local outdoor recreation pursuits. Census data indicate that the ethnic mix in the G.T.A. is changing. The proportion of residents whose first language is Chinese, Italian, Portuguese, Spanish, German, Greek, Philippine and Punjabi increased significantly in G. T .A. regions while those whose first language is English grew only in the Regions of Peel, York and Durham. The preferences of ethnic groups for outdoor recreation activities are still poorly understood and the type and scale of future recreation and education facilities must take into consideration these growing ethnic group needs. In general, fitness-related activities continue to be popular in the G.T.A. Walking, cycling, swimming, jogging, skating and cross-country skiing are some of the most popular fitness pursuits as identified by Provincial and regional surveys. - 7 - A~ ot lcr'-l Economic Trends The traditionally strong manufacturing base in the G.T.A. has been eroded. The slow recovery of Canada and other nations from the recession of the 1980's and 1990's combined with the trend of companies downsizing and/or relocating, has left some municipalities with unused office and industrial space. The portions of the economy that are expected to grow, according to economists and Statistics Canada, include the telecommunication, tourism and service sectors. For the tourism portion of the economy, Metro Toronto continues to be a popular attraction. The Metro Toronto Convention & Visitors Association indicates that two billion dollars in direct and indirect sales are spent by travellers within Metro Toronto each year. On average, each day visitor spends $40 per day while each overnight visitor spends $230 per day. The majority of this spending is for attractions, food and accommodation. Public Open Space Resources There are three scales of public open space: local, regional and inter-regional. Local parks and open space serve the residential community within a few minutes walking distance of home. They are typically small in size with improvements that range from cut grass and park benches to a mix of cut grass, trees and shrubs with children's play facilities. Regional parks and open space include district and community parks as well as regional parks in Metropolitan Toronto. These parks are larger in size with indoor and outdoor improvements. In district and community parks, arenas, swimming pools, tennis courts and ball diamond complexes can frequently be found. Visitors are attracted from across a municipality and for specialized facilities, residents from several municipalities may visit such a site. The Metropolitan Toronto Parks system, a regional system, includes major river and valley trails, public gardens, the Toronto Islands, waterfront parks, and public golf courses. Over 80% of the land in this system is owned by the MTRCA and managed under agreement by Metro ParJcs and Property. Outside of Metropolitan Toronto, there are no regional parks systems provided by the Regional Municipalities of Peel, York or Durham. - 8 - AM 3~ /ttty Inter-regional open space can range in size but the facilities provided are typically unique in character. Campgrounds, outdoor swimming in lakes and ponds, nature centres, marinas and equestrian facilities are all examples of outdoor recreation that can attract visitors from across the Greater Toronto Area. Conservation Authority owned lands in close proximity to large urban communities provide most of the inter-regional parks for the G.T.A. and focus on outdoor recreation. Today, with growing public concern for environmental issues, this focus must be balanced by a more thorough demonstration of all aspects of watershed management - natural, cultural and economic. A community benefits from parks and recreation areas that offer a variety of landscapes, facilities and programs. The quantity, quality and diversity of these resources contribute directly to the quality of life across the G. T .A. Funding The Provincial Government and municipalities have direct access to tax dollars that support the planning, development, operation and maintenance of park systems. The Authority has only indirect access to these tax dollars through grants from the Province and levies on its member municipalities. Donations to The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto and revenues from entrance and program fees constitute the balance of available MTRCA funding. Revenues from program and entrance fees are an important source of funding for recreation and education operations. In 1993, the revenue from all Conservation Areas accounted for 32 %, and for education facilities 72 %, of their operating costs. Because operating grants are not available from the Province for revenue generating properties, municipal levy is required to make up the difference. Since the 1970s, funding from provincial and municipal sources has declined for outdoor recreation facilities on conservation lands. With increased demands on tax dollars for other social services such as schools, hospitals and social assistance programs, those funds are expected to continue to decline. - 9 - A H 4D Ie, CHAPTER n STRATEGY FRAMEWORK In 1989, The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority adopted the following Mission Statement: The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority is a provincial/municipal partnership established in 1957, under The Conservation Authorities Act, to manage the renewable natural resources of the region's watersheds. Metro Region Conservation, with one-third of Ontario's population within its area of jurisdiction, acts in the community's interest through advocating and implementing watershed management programs that . maintain and improve the quality of the region's lands and waters; . contribute to public safety from flooding and erosion; . provide for the acquisition of conservation and hazard lands; and . enhance the quality and variety of life in the community by using its landsfor inter-regional outdoor recreation, heritage preservation, and conservation education. Metro Region Conservation shall seek to fulfil its mission and serve the needs of its constituency in accordance with the highest standards of ethics and integrity. A strategy provides a framework for future action. The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands and its subsequent implementation must reflect the Authority's mission statement. - 10 - AM 1.\\ \ 9,-\ Goals Based on the Mission Statement and in consultation with staff and Authority members, the following goals have been identified for public use on Conservation Authority lands: . To conserve and manage Authority lands in consultation with the public in a manner that values, respects and enhances the natural and heritage resources. . To encourage uses that are compatible with healthy watersheds, respectful of the unique character of the lands and sustainable in environmental, physical and economic terms. Guiding Principles To ensure that critical elements are considered in all future public use planning and implementation, Authority staff and members have set out the following guiding principles: . to give priority to the natural resources of the watershed - their protection, restoration and enhancement shall be the foundation for any land use, . the planning for Authority land use will be based on a watershed approach, . the focus for public use will be on outdoor recreation and education, . the use of Authority lands will address risks associated with flooding and erosion, . the Authority will endeavour to make land available, recognizing and being sensitive to, the diversity of the community, including equity access needs, . the public, local community organizations, businesses and agencies will be involved in productive and meaningful ways in the planning and operation of Authority lands, . land uses will be managed through broad partnerships which consider local, regional and inter-regional needs, . decisions regarding land uses will follow the three C's - developing consensus, getting commitment and communicating the results, . the use of Authority lands will be financially sustainable. - 11 - A t1 q~}Cf Objectives The following objectives will be pursued by the Authority in the public use of its lands: . new uses must be consistent with all approved policy directions and guidelines of the Authority (e.g. Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program) , . existing uses which have been the subject of a previous master plan, a management agreement or site specific proposal approvals, will be permitted to continue, . in all areas with existing uses, environmental practices will be optimized, . new uses will be assessed on a site-specific basis using a screening process, . activities provided will benefit from a location in the natural environment and be compatible with the natural environment, . wherever possible, uses will link natural systems and create ecological and trail connections between public land holdings, . significant heritage resources will be protected, . recreation uses will strive to incorporate conservation education, . sustainable management practices will be followed on our lands and any activities and practices that would significantly alter the landscape, or result in ecological damage will be prohibited, . operational funding for the management of any proposed activity on Authority lands must be sufficient to ensure the continued viability of the proposed use, . Concept and/or Master Plans will be prepared for all Authority lands, . for each new use of recreation lands, the community will be defined and will be involved as part of the planning, assessment and evaluation process. A Watershed Management approach is critical to the successful implementation of the goals and guiding principles. The application of the watershed approach to the management of all open spaces ensures that future uses will be compatible with the natural environment and the human community. A watershed approach: . assumes a broad definition Qf the environment which includes natural, physical, social, cultural, and economic issues, . focuses on the linkages and relationships involving air, land, water, and living organisms, including humans, - 12 - AM ~~ 19l{ . is adaptive and recognizes the dynamic nature of watersheds, watercourses and their associated landforms, . emphasizes the importance of living species and of both present and future generations. . works to restore and maintain the integrity, quality, productivity, and well-being of the watershed. . is an open process that requires public involvement. Outdoor RecreationlEducation Focus There is little new land available for the expansion of outdoor recreation or education facilities in the G. T .A. In the urbanized portions of the watershed, land values have been too high to make acquisition feasible for municipalities, or to make most private recreation operations viable. Pressure to upgrade existing facilities and for new public uses will increase on those Authority lands that are currently managed under agreement by municipalities. Public demand for outdoor recreation and education has changed over the years. Low-cost recreation facilities are still used, but there is a significant portion of the community willing to spend larger sums of money at facilities that offer a wider variety of activities. For example, in addition to the visits to the local beach, trail or picnic area, many families now visit private facilities that include wave pools, water slides, refreshment booths and gift shops. While many still play baseball or tennis at municipal parks, the provision of indoor facilities offers the enthusiast a chance to practice the sport year round. Campgrounds, once dominated by tents, have become large trailer parks where a wide variety of facilities and programs are provided to enhance the visitors' stay. Conservation education programs traditionally attracted school aged children studying curriculum subjects. Today, people of all ages are interested in learning more about their environment in modem facilities. In summary, outdoor recreation/education has become a more varied and competitive business. Typically, most municipalities and private enterprise can afford to build and operate such facilities but are constrained by the high cost of land. The Authority has a generous supply of land but is constrained by the physical characteristics of its lands and by a lack of capital funding. - 13 - A H lItl 11- In deciding what public uses should be permitted on Conservation Authority lands it is important to determine: . whether the activity is compatible with conservation land, and . any potential impacts of that use. The acceptability and impact of an outdoor recreation or education activity can be measured in environmental, social and economic terms through the combined use of concept plans and a screening process. - 14 - ~H lots /q4 CHAPTER III IMPLEMENTATION Given the constraints on Authority funding for education and recreation facility development; the community demand for high quality and a variety of recreation activities; and the public's interest in protecting greenspace lands, there is an opportunity to blend the financial resources and management practices of private enterprise and other public agencies with the watershed management and community consultation practices of a public agency. To ensure that public and environmental concerns are taken into account and to control spending, a program of planning combined with a screening process is recommended. Figure 3.1 illustrates the overall planning process from the development of the concept to the preparation of site plans and implementation. The MTRCA will continue to be the proponent of planning on land it owns and operates. On land leased or under management agreement with others, the planning process will ensure that all uses comply with Conservation Authority policies and guidelines including the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. Concept Planning On Conservation Authority lands, there are two types of plans that can be prepared for public open spaces - concept plans or master plans. A concept plan is used to generally identify alternative uses in different combinations. Master plans typically provide much more detail on specific uses and facilities, their costs and their impact. Master plans will be prepared where the financial resources are available ,to implement and maintain community supported recreation/education facilities and programs. Concept plans outline the nature of future public uses without specifically analysing the details of that use. A concept plan provides a framework for determining future public uses based on an assessment of a landscape's ability to sustain the use. If and when proposals arise for outdoor recreation or education use, the concept plan identifies where such uses might be considered. A master plan would then be done to analyse and guide the implemntation of the use or facility. - 15 - A~ l.\b ('14 It is important to determine the types of natural, cultural and physical resources that might be affected by proposed outdoor recreation/education uses on Authority lands as well as the benefits of those uses to the community. The identification of land use categories can clarify the types of use and development that are to be encouraged or discouraged. The following three categories should be considered: . Significant Areas (Environmentally Significant Areas, Areas of Natural and Scientific Interest, wetlands, important habitat) with little or no public use; . Greenspace Areas (valleys, forests, meadows, corridors) with a limited range of outdoor recreation and education uses; . Potential Outdoor Recreation/Education Areas with a wider range of possible outdoor recreation and education uses; Subsequent study and research will be used to defme the range of possible public uses on specific properties. As part of the planning process, three levels of community must participate in future use and management decisions: . the local community (adjacent to the site), . the regional community (within a region or specific landscape), and . the inter-regional community (Greater Toronto Area). A community consultation program (including municipal and other government agencies) must be part of each concept planning process. The program will include the establishment of a working group with representatives from user, ratepayer and interest groups and the general public. The role of this group will be information sharing, partnership building and consensus development. All municipalities have a similar planning process in place for park and open space lands. Where lands leased from the Conservation Authority by municipalities have an approved public use plan already in place, that plan will be considered to comply with the concept or master plan requirements of this document. - In summary, a concept plan includes the identification of existing natural resources, general constraints and recreation or education opportunities. The three land use categories~ noted above, would be used to develop alternative concept - 16 - AH 41/'1'1 plans which are consistant with the Strategy goals, objectives and principles. A final concept plan will be prepared based on the ideas and concerns identified by other agencies, community and interest groups. Screening When a new use or facility is proposed, the concept plan will identify the potential sites where that change might be considered. The screening process outlined below will ensure that proposed uses, facilities and landscape changes will be thoroughly examined; deemed acceptable or unacceptable; and, if acceptable, designed to prevent significant adverse impacts. Pre-screening Process Due to their scale or type of use, some proposals may not need the full screening process - for example, a picnic shelter or vault toilet that is part of an existing facility . The pre-screening process will be applied to proposals that fulfil all of the following criteria: . the net impact on natural and cultural resources is negligible; . it is part of an approved concept or master plan; and . the proposal costs less than $100,000 (or less than $500,000 for Metro Park lands) to implement. If a proposal does not meet all of the above criteria, the full screening process will be applied. A proposal that fits all of the above criteria will be reviewed by a staff project team in consultation with appropriate communities and agencies. The staff project team will be made up of representatives from all divisions of the Authority. Site planning and approvals will then be completed prior to project implementation. Full Screening Process There are two phases to the full scree_ning process - the Concept Review and Design Review. In combination, the phases provide a comprehensive analysis, from concept to detailed design and operations. The application of the process can occur during the preparation of a concept plan, or as a result of a proposal from an outside agency, group or individual. - 17 - ....~ . ::t> :c. ...s:: oQ ---- Figure 3.1 ..t\ -C Full Screen If Pbase I - Concept Review YES - benefits - policy fit Pre-Screen - conflicts - min. env. impact - res. protection Idea or and - cost recovery Proposal - in concept plan - alternate sites and - public response Site Planning & Approvals Project I - $100,000 or less? - Project Team Approvals Implementation ..... - Municipal Approvals 00 - Provincial Approvals I If Passed If Phase D - DesIgn RevIew Passed IdeaIProposal ." impact analysis Environmental Rejected - econ. analysis Assessment - design .OVER. - public response $1 Million If Failed .Note: $1 million limit applies to MIRCA fimded projects only A H 4 '1 /~ It is intended that Phase I of this process will address whether or not the proposed public use is compatible with conservation lands. This phase is not intended to be a detailed technical review but rather to ensure that the type and/or scale of the proposal is compatible with the Authority's role as a watershed manager and an advocate for protection of the environment. Phase I - The Conc~pt Review Basic information on the affected landscape is collected for a proposal including wildlife, vegetation, contours, streams, and cultural improvements (roads, communities, planning and zoning designations). The screening of the concept includes: . Identification of the benefits of the proposal in achieving the goals, guiding principles and objectives outlined in The Strategy for Public Use of Conservation Authority Lands, . Identification of the benefits or potential negative implications for the Authority in carrying out its role as a watershed manager, . An evaluation of alternative locations (including Authority lands or other lands), . Compliance with the requirements of the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program if the facility is located within or adjacent to a valley or stream corridor, . Compatibility with land uses which may have been established or are being negotiated through existing/proposed Management Agreements, easements, etc., . Compatibility with current or planned public uses of Authority lands (i.e. recreation, education, culture resource protection/ interpretation). . A preliminary projection of development and operations costs and funding, . Preliminary public consultation on the concept and alternate locations, . Identification of the impact on adjacent land uses, and . General compliance with requirements under the Planning Act, Niagara Escarpment Act and other relevant provincial legislation and municipal by-laws. - 19 - A M .so l-'l~ A staff project team will prepare written comments on the proposal and make recommendations. If the concept cannot satisfy the screening, the proposal may be revised or withdrawn. The results of Phase I are brought forward to the Authority for consideration. If the concept can satisfy the preliminary screening, Phase II, the design review process, starts. Phase II - Design Review In this stage of review, more detailed information on the technical specifications, and the environmental and economic impacts of a proposal will be required. On all recreation projects where the cost of development exceeds $1 million, the proposal will be subject to the provisions of The Environmental Assessment Act and the proponent - the Authority, a municipality, or a private individual or corporation - will be responsible for the costs of any required studies and the preparation of the assessment documentation. Any or all of the following design and information items are required, depending on the site-specific requirements identified in the preliminary screening. . Demonstration of minimal change to the features, functions and landforms associated with the natural heritage system or with cultural heritage resources, . Economic analysis of the proposal including proposed funding sources and detailed costs of development and operation, . Public consultation on the proposal, its impacts and design alternatives, . Integration of the proposal into corridor reach plans to complement other public uses or other Authority program objectives, and . Compliance with relevant provincial legislation. Where the Authority is not the proponent or where a concept or master plan is not in place, the proponent will also: . Categorize the affected lands as Significant Areas, Greenspace Areas and/or Potential Outdoor R~creation/Education Areas. The staff project team will prepare written comments. Authority approval to proceed will be required. The report to the Authority must identify how the - 20 - AK 5l/1~ proposal meets the policies, objectives and criteria of the MTRCA. If the design information cannot satisfy the Design Review, the proposal cannot be considered further. If a public, private enterprise or municipal proponent wishes, a presentation to the Authority may be made to request further consideration. If the design can satisfy the screening process, the final process of preparing site plans and obtaining approvals can be completed. It is anticipated that the screening process will allow all proposals for the public use of Authority lands to be dealt with equitably and to ensure that future uses do not conflict with the Authority's principal role as the manager of watersheds. . - 21 - Ati S~ J~ CHAPfERIV SUMMARY AND CONCLUSION Managing Watershed Resources The Conservation Authority will continue to manage its land for the long-term conservation of renewable natural resources by applying the ecosystem approach to all watersheds within its jurisdiction. Where recreation and conservation education uses are introduced, a monitoring program will be maintained to assess the impact of such use on the resource base. It is recommended that the Authority, in cooperation with other agencies, promote the regular updating of a data base on natural resource information, including water quality, vegetation, fish and wildlife populations, heritage resources, and socio-economic conditions, including recreation demand and supply and market studies. Existing Uses Over the years, the MTRCA has approved a number of master plans, management agreements and site specific outdoor recreation proposals. Some of the resulting uses and facilities do not fully meet the goals, guiding principles or objectives of this strategy. Such uses will be permitted to continue and additions/improvements may be considered. In situations where changes are necessary, site planning and mitigation measures will be required to maximize improvement to the health of the watershed. On lands owned and managed by MTRCA, public uses, facilities, programs and services will continue to be primarily inter-regional in scale with a focus on outdoor recreation/education uses. New uses and facilities on MTRCA lands will conform to the goals, guiding principles and objectives of this Strategy as well as the policies in the Valley and Stream Corridor Management Program. Planning Concept plans will be prepared for all Authority owned and operated lands. While the initial plan for a landscape may be quite general in nature, more detailed resource inventories, landscape assessments, user surveys, economic data, marketing plans and standards of development and operation will be incorporated into each plan as proposals for public use are considered and approved. - 22 - ~ H. S~ /,,'1 On Authority lands under agreement to municipalities, the planning process of that municipality will be used to comply with the concept or master plan requirements of the screening process. Plans will be reviewed every five years to accommodate the results of monitoring watershed issues including the monitoring of water quantity and quality, ESA inventories, social and economic data, and municipal and other Authority studies. Funding There is an immediate need for an expanded base which the Authority can draw upon for the redevelopment of existing facilities and the development of new facilities. These additional sources of funds include the following: . special project funding from Provincial and Federal grants, . regular support from The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto, . municipal and private sector investment, and . revenues from Conservation Areas. Partnerships between funding sources will be encouraged. Planning and development grants from provincial ministries may be combined with specific fund-raising campaigns. For example, The Conservation Foundation of Greater Toronto is in the process of developing fund raising for specific projects in trail development. Alternatively, municipal recreation departments or private investment groups may wish to lease parcels of Authority land for outdoor recreation activities and, in the latter case, revenue sharing would be an essential component in any long-term lease. The participation of the municipal and private sectors for work on selected Authority lands will provide the Authority with additional investment and operating capital for open space facilities; maintain Authority control over land use; ensure quality attractions; and provide lease revenues for other Authority open space developments. - 23 - AM 54/, Conclusion In the watersheds of The Metropolitan Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the provision of public uses on conservation lands poses a challenge. The needs of the community must always be weighed against the responsibility to protect the features, functions and landforms of the natural and cultural heritage resources. This Strategy provides a framework to meet that challenge. The ecosystem approach to managing our resources ensures that all elements are equitably treated and that the sustainable nature of any public use a,ctivity includes the protection and enhancement of the environment. - 24 - AHS~ ICjl Glossary Concept Plans Text and maps that generally identify the constraints and opportunities for public use on a landscape. Categories of constraint identify natural or cultural resources that require protection or management. Such plans are used to guide decision makers on which areas to avoid when considering future land use improvements. Corridor Reach Plan A plan for the management of natural and human uses for a specific segment of a river valley. The plans will vary in complexity with the size and scope of land use change or impact from a given segment of a river valley. Ecosystem Approach An ecosystem approach to natural resource management assumes a broad definition of the environment which includes natural, physical, social, cultural and economic issues. This approach focuses on linkages and relationships involving air, land, water, and living organisms (including humans). Environmentally Significant Area (E.S.A.) Landscapes that have been identified as environmentally significant by the MTRCA as part of an inventory of natural resource areas. These areas can include Class 1 to 7 wetlands as designated by the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR); as areas of Natural and/or Scientific Interest (ANSn by MNR; or areas that exhibit characteristics which meet the criteria for one of the above classifications but have not been previously identified. Such areas are determined through site inventories and their suitability for classification confirmed by the appropriate agency. Existing Use A recreational activity which currently takes place on Authority lands in accordance with plans previously approved by the Authority. - 25 - AK5b I,,", Facilities Any form of constructed improvement that supports an outdoor recreation or conservation education use. Inter-regional Recreation Any recreation activity or facility that attracts visitors from more than one regional municipality . Local Recreation Any recreation activity or facility that primarily attracts visitors from the local community . This includes typical municipal parks with the label of "Neighbourhood", "Community", "District" or "City". Master Plans Text and maps that specifically identify the natural, physical and cultural constraints and opportunities for public use. Plans can include detailed assessments, surveys and engineering studies of resources. Technical studies which form part of master plans can include detailed assessments of physical, cultural and economic impacts of specific outdoor recreation or education activities including maintenance and operation costs. Such plans can provide at least some of the detailed information required in screening future development proposals. Public Use The focus of this Strategy is on public uses that involve outdoor recreation and conservation education. Public uses can include any indoor or outdoor facilities, programs or services that are either paid for by the public purse or supplied by private enterprise under contract with a public agency. Regional Recreation Any recreation activity or facility that attracts visitors from several communities within one regional municipality. - 26 - A t1S7/, Sustainable When applied to an activity, sustainability implies that the use of a resource (natural, cultural or financial) can continue indefinitely without destroying the resource. Watershed All lands that have drainage into a specific river are considered part of that river's watershed. - 27 -