South Nation Conservation (SNC) is seeking public input on two draft strategies: the Watershed-based Resource Management Strategy (Watershed Strategy) and the Conservation Lands Strategy. All Conservation Authorities across Ontario are required to develop these strategies by December 31, 2024, as stated in Ont. Reg. 686/21 of the Conservation Authorities Act. The Strategy drafts and online feedback forms are now available for review and comment on www.nation.on.ca/consultations.
The Watershed Strategy provides a summary of SNC’s program and service delivery. Key features of the Watershed Strategy include:
- An outline of guiding principles and objectives
- A summary of technical studies and monitoring programs
- A review of SNC’s mandatory programs and services
- The review process to periodically update the Strategy
Both strategies are aligned with SNC’s commitment and passion to responsibly manage resources, deliver environmental programs and services to the local community and preserve natural areas across the watershed.
The Conservation Lands Strategy provides a summary of how SNC lands are managed, includes a framework for land management decisions and describes futures goals and objectives of Conservation Areas. This strategy focuses on:
- Incorporating risks and opportunities into future objectives for managing SNC lands.
- Summarizing SNC’s land ownership, management activities, and conservation efforts through the Land Securement Program.
- Highlighting the interconnectivity of conservation lands within natural heritage systems.
- Identifying opportunities for outdoor recreation and public education on SNC lands.
Learn more about the Watershed Strategies and share your feedback by December 2, 2024 by visiting www.nation.on.ca/consultations.
