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Report Number: PO 41-03
Date: November 21,2003
From:
Neil Carroll
Director, Planning & Development
Subject:
Watershed Planning Initiatives
Recommendations:
1.
That Report PO 41-03 concerning the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives be
RECEIVED for information;
2.
That Report PO 41-03 of the Director, Planning & Development be ENDORSED
as the City's comments on the TRCA's Watershed Planning Initiatives; and,
3.
That a copy of Report PD 41-03 be FORWARDED to the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority and to the Region of Durham for their information.
Executive Summary: The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) has
recently commenced several watershed planning initiatives in Pickering. Specifically,
TRCA is:
. implementing an integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed
planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan;
. initiating the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study and releasing a proposed
work program for comment;
. preparing the terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to oversee the
implementation of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan; and,
. preparing a draft terms of reference for a Source Protection Plan for the Duffins
and Carruthers Creek Watersheds.
The resolutions and TRCA reports relating to these initiatives were forwarded to all regional
and local municipalities within TRCA's jurisdiction for their information.
Staff has reviewed the watershed planning initiatives and supports this work. The
information provided on the integrated watershed planning process is flexible enough to
be used by municipalities and TRCA in addressing the unique needs of each individual
watershed plan. The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study is underway, which will
result in a 'State of the Watershed Report' in 2004. City staff has requested that
Petticoat Creek be included in this Study. Further, a Source Protection Plan for the
Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds would enhance protection of drinking water
supplies including ground and surface water. Adequate funding and recognition from
the Province is required to initiate the source protection planning.
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Date: November 21 , 2003
Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives
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Financial Implications: None by adopting this Report's recommendations.
However, the Planning & Development Department's 2004 draft budget submission
contains a carry-over of $7,000 of unspent funds from the approved 2003 budget as the
City's contribution to TRCA to fund the preparation of a source protection plan (line item
"Duffins Creek Groundwater Management Project" (funded from Studies Reserve) in
Consulting and Professional Account 2611-2392).
Background:
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TRCA's Watershed Plannina Initiatives
1.1
An integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed planning
requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) was
approved by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA).
On September 26, 2003, the TRCA passed Resolution #A 196/03 implementing an
integrated watershed planning process to fulfill the watershed planning
requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP)
(see Attachment #1). This generic watershed planning process will be used to
guide the workplans and budgets for individual watershed plans throughout
TRCA's jurisdiction, and particularly for those watersheds draining the Oak Ridges
Moraine. Watershed plans are to be prepared in cooperation with TRCA's
watershed partners over a two-year time frame. Funding requirements for
watershed plans will be presented as part of the regional capital budget request.
The watershed planning process is also to be used as the basis for preparing
watershed-based source protection plans. TRCA staff was requested to report
back to the TRCA Board on any necessary modifications to the watershed
planning process once the specific requirements of the source protection plans
or provincial ORMCP watershed planning guidelines are known.
1.2
The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study has been initiated by the TRCA
with the proposed work program released to the Rouge Park Alliance,
watershed municipalities and other stakeholders for comment.
In May of 2003, the TRCA initiated the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study,
and released a proposed work program for comments by the Rouge Park
Alliance, watershed municipalities and other interested stakeholders. The Study
consists of three phases over two years. The first phase currently underway
consists of planning and designing a public involvement program.
The administration of the Study will be directed jointly by the Rouge Park Alliance
and TRCA. Similar to previous watershed planning exercises, a task force model
consisting of municipal elected officials, representation from key stakeholder
groups, and citizens will be responsible for developing the watershed plan.
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The Division Head, Corporate Projects & Policy. and Planning & Development
staff are involved in the Study. The involvement of elected representatives from
each of the municipalities within the Rouge River Watershed on the Task Force
will be requested towards the end of Phase 1.
1.3
The draft terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to oversee the
implementation of the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan
will be brought back for Council's consideration in early 2004.
On June 16, 2003, Pickering Council supported the Watershed Plan for Duffins
Creek and Carruthers Creek, provided certain technical amendments were made
to the Watershed Plan. Council also authorized staff to work with TRCA, other
municipalities, agencies, residents and stakeholders as appropriate to provide
input to a terms of reference for a Coordination Committee to be formed in the
fall of 2003.
Staff is currently providing input in the development of a terms of reference for a
Coordination Committee that will oversee the implementation of the Watershed
Plan. It is anticipated that the terms of reference will be brought to Council for
consideration in early 2004.
1.4
A draft terms of reference for a Source Protection Plan (SPP) for the
Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds is being prepared by TRCA.
On June 27, 2003, the TRCA passed Resolution #A5/03 requesting Provincial
resources to develop a Source Protection Plan for the Duffins and Carruthers
Creek Watersheds and to identify the methodology and costs for developing
these plans. TRCA had originally proposed this work in 2001 as a component of
the overall Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan, with the intent
of building upon the surface and groundwater data and models developed as
part of that study. However, work on the SPP was postponed until the Province
was able to recognize the SPP as fulfilling its anticipated requirements for
watershed-based source protection planning.
On July 25, 2003, TRCA passed Resolution #A6/03 continuing to seek funding to
initiate a SPP for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds. This SPP,
based on the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan. would provide a
model for integrating watershed planning and source protection for the
Oak Ridges Moraine and elsewhere in the province. TRCA staff is preparing a
draft terms of reference for the preparation of a model SPP for the watersheds
for review and discussion with its watershed partners.
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Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives
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2.0
Discussion
2.1
The integrated planning process outlined by TRCA provides an appropriate
means of fulfilling the watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges
Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP). TRCA is waiting for confirmation from
the Province that the recently completed Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek
Watershed Plan fulfills the requirements of the ORMCP in Pickering.
Staff supports the integrated watershed planning process described in TRCA's
workplan as a means of undertaking the watershed planning requirements of the
ORMCP. The generic watershed planning process is consistent with the process
generally followed by TRCA in previous watershed studies (e.g. Duffins Creek
and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan) and from other watershed-based
projects. It also provides clarification as to the roles and responsibilities of
municipalities and TRCA throughout the process.
TRCA has indicated that "watershed" study areas, for the purpose of fulfilling the
objectives of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Act, must encompass the full
watershed areas from the crest of the Oak Ridges Moraine to lake Ontario.
Within TRCA's jurisdiction in Pickering, this would include the watersheds of
Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek. Both Pickering and TRCA believe that the
recently completed Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan fulfills
the ORMCP requirements. In this regard, the Province has been requested to
confirm that the Duffins Creek and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan is
consistent with the ORMCP.
2.2
The Rouge River Watershed Planning Study, resulting in a 'State of the
Watershed Report' would provide the knowledge base needed for
preparing a watershed management strategy for the Rouge River. Staff
has requested that TRCA include the Petticoat Creek in this Study, rather
than waiting until 2005.
On September 22, 2003, staff met with TRCA to provide input to the workplan for
the Rouge River Watershed Planning Study. Staff supports the overall planning
exercise for the Study, which will result in a 'State of the Watershed Report' in
2004. The 'State of the Watershed Report' would provide the base information
needed for preparing a water management strategy for the Rouge River.
Staff also requested that TRCA include Petticoat Creek in the Rouge River
Watershed Study, as both watersheds are adjoining and many of the same
participants would be involved. As well, TRCA was made aware of several
environmental studies pertaining to the Petticoat Creek watershed that have
been prepared by landowners in the area that could be used as input into the
Study. TRCA will consider the matter of including Petticoat Creek in the
Watershed Study and respond accordingly.
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Although there is no budget for undertaking the Rouge Watershed Study at this
time, funding for technical studies for Phase 1 is to be considered in the 2004
Capital budgets for TRCA, Durham Region, York Region and City of Toronto.
2.3
A Source Protection Plan (SPP) would protect and enhance the quality and
quantity of ground and surface water for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek
Watersheds. The Planning & Development Department's draft 2004 budget
submission requests the carry-over of $7,000 of unspent funds from the
approved 2003 budget to assist with this initiative.
A SPP for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds would enhance the
quality and quantity of ground and surface water. It would involve the
identification of potential contaminant sources, assessment of the vulnerability of
groundwater systems, and result in the preparation of a management plan for
these areas.
The Planning & Development Department, in response to a previous request of
TRCA, included a $7,000 item in its approved 2003 budget under the Consulting
and Professional account, to assist with funding a SPP for the Duffins and
Carruthers Creek Watersheds. This work will not commence in 2003 as initially
anticipated by TRCA.
TRCA has requested the City maintain this budget allocation in 2004 (see
Attachment #2). Accordingly, a City financial contribution to the study of $7,000 is
included in the Planning & Development Department's draft 2004 budget
submission, funded by carry-over. Durham Region is also providing financial
support in the amount of $35,000. As well, Provincial funding and recognition
supporting the development of a SPP for the Watersheds has been requested.
Without this funding and recognition, TRCA advises it will not be possible to initiate
the source protection plan.
Attachments:
1.
TRCA Letter dated October 8, 2003, regarding workplan requirements of the
Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan
TRCA Letter dated October 14, 2003, requesting financial support for the
Duffins Creek Watershed Source Protection Plan
2.
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Date: November 21 , 2003
Subject: TRCA Watershed Planning Initiatives
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Prepared By:
Approved I Endorsed By:
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Dear Mr. Taylor:
At Authority Meeting #7/03, held on September 26,2003, Resolution #A196/03 in regards to the Workplan to
Fuifill the Watershed Pianning Requirements oftne Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) was
approved as follows:
THA T the Integrated Watershed Planning Process described in Part 1 of the Workplan to Fulfill the
Watershed Planning Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation
(0. Reg. 140/02) be used to guide the preparation of work plans and budgets for individual watershed
plans throughout the TRCA jurisdiction, and particularly for those watersheds draining the Oak Ridges
Moraine;
THA T staff be directed to undertake the preparation of watershed plans, as per the planning schedule
set out in this report, in cooperation with our watershed partners;
THA T staff promote this watershed planning process as the basis for the preparation of watershed-based
source protection plans and report back on any necessary modifications, as the specific requirements of
source protection plans or provincial ORMCP watershed planning guidelines become known;
AND FURTHER THA T all regional and local municipalities within the TRCA jurisdiction be informed of
TRCA's long range watershed planning work program and of the Authority's commitment to undertaking
this work in full co-operation with its watershed municipalities. .
Encfosedfor your information and any action deemed necessary is the report as presented to the Watershed'
Management Advisory Board on September 12, 2003, outlining the TRCA's fong range watershed planning work
program. We ~vish to emphasize theTRCA's intent to deveiop watershed piansin fuii cooperation with our
watershed municipalities. We will continue with this commitment of cooperation in the preparation of
watershed-based source protection plans, at such time as provincial Source protection planning legislation is
enacted, and will coordinate source protection planning work with the ongoing watershed plans to avoid any
duplication of effort. If you have any questions or require additional information, please contact the undersigned
at 416-661-6600 extension 5264.
Sincerely .
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Kathy Stranks
Supervisor. Board Member Services
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ATTACHMENT' TO
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Chair and Members of the Watershed Management Advisory Board
Meeting #4/03, September 12, 2003
FROM:
Adele Freeman, Acting Director, Watershed Management Division
RE:
WORKPLAN TO FULFILL THE WATERSHED PLANNING REQUIREMENTS
OF THE OAK RIDGES MORAINE CONSERVATION PLAN (ORMCP)
KEY ISSUE
Documentation of a generic watershed planning process and adoption of that process for the
preparation of watershed plans and associated budgets for fulfilling the ORMCP watershed
planning requirements of our partner municipalities.
RECOMMENDATION
THE BOARD RECOMMENDS TO THE AUTHORITY THAT the Integrated Watershed
Planning Process described in Part 1 of the Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning
Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation
(O.Reg. 140/02) be used to guide the preparation of work plans and budgets for
individual watershed plans throughout the TRCA jurisdiction, and particularly for those
watersheds draining the Oak Ridges Moraine;
THAT staff be directed to undertake the preparation of watershed plans, as per the
planning schedule set out in this report, in cooperation with our watershed partners;
THAT staff promote this watershed planning process as the basis for the preparation of
watershed-based source protection plans and report back on any necessary
modifications, as the specific requirements of source protection plans or provincial
ORMCP watershed planning guidelines become known;
AND FURTHER THAT all regional and local municipalities within the TRCA jurisdiction be
informed of TRCA's long range watershed planning work program and of the Authority's
commitment to undertaking this work in full co-operation with its watershed
municipalities.
BACKGROUND
The watershed planning requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Act and Conservation Plan
(ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg. 140/02), under section 24, require municipalities to:
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initiate the preparation of watershed plans by April 22, 2003 for each watershed, whose
streams originate on the aRM;
incorporate the watershed plan's requirements into the municipal Official Plan;
complete the watershed plans and ensure all major development conforms with the
plan, before approving any major development application that is commenced on or
after April 23, 2007; and
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in the case of York Region, complete a water budget and conservation plan,
demonstrating that the water supply required for major development is sustainable,
before approving any major development application that is commenced on or after
Apri/22, 2004 for areas serviced by the Yonge Street aquifer.
Shortly after the release of the ORMCP, York Region indicated to its two conservation
authorities (CAs) its interest in continuing its long-established partnership with the CAs as a
means of undertaking the watershed planning related aspects of the ORMCP. In consideration
of its stringent deadlines, the Region. expressed its need to ensure coordinated workplans were
in place to fulfill the requirements. As the provincial watershed planning guidelines associated
with the ORMCP had not yet been released [anticipated to be released for public comment in
September, 2003], there was a need to develop a common outline of anticipated watersh.ed
planning requirements, based on the experience of the Region and its CAs. This common
watershed planning outline was intended to ensure consistency in approach between the CAs
and provide a basis for long range budgeting exercises.
A working group, consisting of staff from the planning and works departments of York Region,
Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority (LSRCA), and the Toronto and Region
Conservation Authority (TRCA) , prepared a Workplan to Fulfill the Watershed Planning
Requirements of the Oak Ridges Moraine Conservation Plan (ORMCP) Regulation (O.Reg.
140/02). The Workplan consists of two parts:
Part 1 (attached) recommends a generic watershed planning process and outlines key
deliverables required to fulfill the ORMCP. Specific features include:
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watershed planning is recognized as one component in the overall, ongoing process of
watershed management
watershed plans will be developed in three stages: characterization, analysis and
evaluation of management alternatives; and preparation of the final watershed plan
watershed planning is a partnership; there is a commitment to involve all key players,
many of whom have been active participants in previous watershed initiatives
studies addressing ground and surface water quality and quantity, aquatic and
terrestrial resources, and water supply address the watershed planning requirements of
the ORMCP, but other studies are needed to address the full range of community
interests in York Region watersheds (Le. human heritage, public use)
. a chart summarizing the watershed planning component studies provides a basis for
reporting on study status and budget needs.
development of draft implementation policy will form part of the new generation of
watershed plans to facilitate the transition from watershed plan to municipal policy
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Part 2 outlines the watershed-specific workplans , including:
recognition that "watershed" study areas for the purposes of fulfilling the full objectives
of the ORM Act must encompass the full watershed area from crest of ORM to Lake.
Within TRCA, this includes: Humber, Don, and Rouge Rivers and Duffins Creek
watersheds.
description of the current status of watershed plans and their component studies within
York Region watersheds
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reference to separate, watershed-specific workplans containing more details of the
planning process, tailored to the needs of each watershed
a template for presentation of the five year budget forecast of funds needed to fulfill the
ORMCP.
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The generic watershed planning process described in Part 1 of the Workplan is consistent with
the process generally followed by TRCA in previous watershed studies, and was drawn from
the Watershed Demonstration Project "Lessons Learned and Best Practices in Watershed
Planning, Implementation and Monitoring in the CYC, GRCA and TRCA" (CYC, GRCA, and
TRCA,2003). This process is being promoted by Conservation Ontario in its discussions with
the province, as a basic framework for watershed-based source protection planning.
The watershed planning process and the outline of watershed planning component studies
appear to be supported by other CAs on the ORM and by the Regions of Peel and Durham. A
draft version of Part 1 of the Workplan was circulated to the nine CAs in the Conservation
Authorities Moraine Coalition and to the Regions of Peel and Durham planning staff for
comment. Overall, there was support for generic outline. All comments provided were
incorporated into the final version. All members of the CAMC adopted the watershed planning
outline as a means of reporting on status of their watershed plans. In June, 2003, at a meeting
with the Region of Peel, TRCA, CYC, and the Town of Caledon staff, there was agreement to
develop a "Peel" version of the York Region document, based on the same generic approach.
Durham Region staff have indicated their intent to host a similar meeting with the five Durham
CAs. Although, in the case of the Durham/TRCA portion of the aRM, it is believed that the
recently completed Duffins Creek Watershed Plan largely fulfills the ORMCP requirements.
BENEFITS
Documentation of the watershed planning process provides clarification and coordination
between the Region and TRCA on roles and responsibilities throughout the process. Upfront
agreement on the deliverables, scope, and schedule for these planning initiatives should
streamline the budget process in future years. The generic process still allows for flexibility in
addressing the unique needs of each individual watershed plan, consideration of the level of
. previous work completed, and advancement of the science of integrated watershed planning
and other innovative methodologies.
DETAILS OF WORK TO BE DONE
Staff propose to use the integrated watershed planning process, described in Part 1 of the
Workplan, as the basis for preparing and updating watershed plans throughout the TRCA
jurisdiction. Watershed plans will be developed, or updated as necessary, according to the
following schedule:
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2007
2008
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Phase 1A - Scoping Dark shade = Period of primary planning activity
Phase 1 B - Characterization Grey shade = Period of preparation or finalization work
Phase 2 - Analysis and Evaluation
Phase 3 - Plan Development
This schedule recognizes the Regions' required timelines to address the ORMCP, the City of
Toronto's priorities in implementing its Wet Weather Flow Master Plan, and the status of
available watershed information and planning documents. Completion of this planning
schedule is contingent upon available funding.
Staff have begun the development of more specific work plans for each watershed, with
outlines for the Rouge and Humber watersheds well underway. Consultations with
municipalities and other partners are underway to obtain input to these workplans. Staff are
attempting to obtain provincial review of the Duffins Creek Watershed Plan, and confirmation
that the plan meets the ORMCP.
FINANCIAL DETAILS
TRCA staff are in the process of preparing 2004-2008 budget forecasts for watershed plans,
using the template contained in this Workplan and which corresponds with the outline of study
components. Funding requirements for watershed plans will be presented as part of the
regional capital budget requests.
Report prepared by: Sonya Meek, ext. 5253
For Information contact: Sonya Meek, ext. 5253
Date: August 22, 2003
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October 14, 2003
Ms. Catherine Rose, Manager of Policy
Planning and Development Dept.
City of Pickering
1 The Esplanade
Pickering, Ontario
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CITY OF PiCKERING
PLANNING & DEVELOPMENT
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Dear Ms. Rose:
RE:
Financial support for the Duffins Creek Watershed Source Protection Plan
This letter is to confirm the TRCA's continued interest in pursuing the preparation of a source
protection plan (SPP) for the Duffins Creek Watershed, with financial support from the City of
Pickering in the amount of $7000. Durham Region has also provided financial support ($35,000).
Funding and recognition of the work are currently being sought from the province.
The TRCA had originally proposed this work in 2001 as a component of the overall Duffins Creek
Watershed Plan, with the intent of building upon the surface and groundwater data and models
developed as part of that study. However, work on the SPP was postponed until the province was in
a position to recognize the SPP as fulfilling its anticipated requirements.
With the adoption of the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watershed Plan, the Full Authority of TRCA
passed the following resolution at its meeting #5/03, held June 27, 2003:
~'THA T the Province of Ontario be requested to provide resources to develop a Source
Protection Plan for the Duffins and Carruthers Creek Watersheds that will serve to
identify the methodology and costs for developing these plans/¥:
TRCA's Full Authority further expressed its intent to pursue the preparation of a source protection
plan in this watershed, in its resolution regarding the provincial Advisory Committee's Report on
watershed-based source protection planning. At Authority meeting #6/03, held on July 25, 2003, the
following resolution was passed:
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THA T the TRCA continue to seek seed funding to initiate a source protection plan for
the Duffins and Carruthers watershe~ based on the recently approved ~ Watershed
Plan For Duffins and Carruthers Creek~ to provide a model for/he integration of
watershed planning and source protection for the Oak Ridges Moraine and elsewhere in
the province.
TRCA staff are preparing a draft terms of reference for the preparation of a source protection plan for
Duffins Creek watershed, for review and discussion with all watershed partners. If you have any
questions, please contact either Don Ford, Hydrogeologist at TRCA (416-661-6600 ext. 5369) or Gary
Bowen, Duffins Creek Watershed Specialist (416-661-6600 ext. 5385).
We look forward to working with the City of Pickering on this important work.
Yours sincerely,
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Sonya Meek
Water Management Planner
Resource Science Section
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Grant McGregor, City of Pickering
Don Ford, TRCA
Gary Bowen, TRCA