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Tonight’s Presentation • Our shared geography, • Our Partnership, • Member Benefits, • Water Risk Management, • Conclusion, • Next Steps. 2 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Our Shared Geography Township of Ramara Facts: (within the Lake Simcoe Watershed) • Shoreline 51 km (16.9%), • Approx. 282 km stream\drains (16), A total of 66 km 2 of forest, • grasslands and wetlands, • A total of 92 km 2 in agricultural production, Just under 1 km 2 of built-up • urban area. 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Our Partnership Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed Improved Knowledge & Increased Certainty Connected and Engaged Watershed Community A Stronger and more Valued Organization 4 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed • From 2010 to 2016 completed a total of 148 restoration projects at cost of $2,443,502. Twp. of Ramara $105,844 Other Partners $1,536,456 LEAP $61,318 Provincial $212,769 Federal $632,959 Total Project Value: $ (8:1 ratio without Other\with Other 23:1) 5 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed Fuel\Chemical Storage Manure Management Streambank Erosion Livestock Restriction 3 1 5 Clean water Diversion 10 2 6 Enhance Wildlife Habitat 4 Decommission Wells 10 3 Well Protection 1 Septic Upgrades Milkhouse 103 Washwater Treatment • Stabilized 389 metres Streambank\Shoreline, • Reduce an estimated 200 kg/y of phosphorus, • Held 5 workshops 265 participants, • Three community tree planting events. 6 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Improved Knowledge and Understanding In 2016, LSRCA will have completed all Subwatershed Plans • The Implementation Plan for Completed Ramara Creeks, Whites Creek (2015) and the Talbot will be completed 2016, Completed Whites Creek • Total cost to complete was (2013) Upper Talbot (Year end 2016) $233,767, • The Township share was Completed (2012) Completed $37,500 (5:1 benefit), (2012) • Plan is the roadmap for Completed future action including a (2010) Georgina Island project inventory and tool to (Year end 2016) prioritize action. 7 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Improved Knowledge and Understanding • Source Water Protection saw an investment of $422,000 to map Tier 2 water budget and ESGRA’s in Ramara, • Lake and Tributary Monitoring Program • Lake plant biomass and invasive mussel study • 120 water quality samples 2011-2015 at Ramara Drain 1 • Talbot river 34 discharge measures to develop rating curve for TSW water level gauge • Biology monitoring of fish, benthic invertebrates and temperature annually at 2 sites • Subwatershed plan characterization included an additional 24 water quality, 9 stream flow, 13 fish/benthic/temperature sites. Total benefit $143,150 8 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Improved Knowledge and Understanding 9 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Connected and Engaged Community Engaged 3 schools and 420 students through our outreach education • Grew our Aquatic Plants Program with Foley Catholic School (Great Lakes Guardian Funding), Delivered Wetland Wonders, Feathered Friends, • and Getting to Know Our H 2 0 at Brechin Public School • Delivered Wetland Wonders at Mnjikaning Kendaaswin Elementary School. 1 0 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Connected and Engaged Community • Attended Earth Day Spring Clean Up hosted by Brechin and Beyond • Hosted a Booth at Chippewas of Rama First Nation Health Fair, • Publications in Lake Simcoe Living, and science newsletters are designed to inform the public, • New program being launched with 2800+ Followers 550 + Fans > 6000 Views Simcoe County School Boards Our connections grow each day! naturalizing outdoor classrooms. 1 1 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

A Stronger Valued Organization • High degree of customer satisfaction (BILD industry), • Finalizing the transfer of Stormwater ECA with MOECC, • Developing the LSRCA Asset Management Plan, • New responsive design website was launched, further linked to service delivery. 1 2 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Leveraging Your Funds – 2016 Forecast Partners Investment: Township of Ramara $14,631,311 Investment: $60,734 Other Municipalities Provincial Federal Foundation LSRCA Total Investment: $14,692,045 1 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Benefits of Membership • Access to multidisciplinary team of professionals that can assist the Township in meeting its goals, • Significant cost savings associated with implementing watershed plans and utilizing professional services, • Opportunities to improve the environment and quality of life for residents, • Reduce and mitigate risk associated with flooding and natural hazards, • Leverage investment through partnerships. 1 4 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed Development and Planning Services Program Principles 1. Protect people, 2. Protect their property, 3. Protect infrastructure, 4. Protect the environment 5. Customer Service Excellence 1 5 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Core Program Areas Focus on three core areas: 1. Flood Forecast & Warning / Hazard Mapping 2. Planning • Subdivisions, site plans, infrastructure 3. Regulations & Enforcement 1 6 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Flood Forecast & Warning/Hazard Mapping • Foundation program of all Conservation Authorities • Key service provided to all watershed municipalities, EMS, school boards, etc. • Issue flood warnings as required • 72 between 2010 - 2015 • Develop and update flood and hazard mapping • Floodplain, wetlands, wave uprush • Municipal support: • Drains, stormwater management, infrastructure, EAs, local drainage issues 1 7 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Planning & Technical Review • All proposed developments are reviewed: • Focus on protecting existing environmental features • Compliance with Provincial legislation • Mitigate any impacts • Ensure developments safe from hazards • Assist in Official Plan and Secondary Plans • Proactive team approach to review: • Engineers, ecologists, planners, hydrogeologists • Reduces costs to municipality by providing technical services 1 8 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Regulations & Enforcement • LSRCA implements O.Reg.179/06 under Sect. 28 of the Conservation Authorities Act • Is Provincial law • Is a prescribed instrument under the Lake Simcoe Protection Act & Plan • Regulation is focused on reduced risk from natural hazards for people & property; • Protect wetlands as a key provincial resource 1 9 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Implementing O.Reg.179/06 • Delivery: • Recognize lots of record and solutions to allow building • Pre-consultation to minimize technical requirements • Provide “in-house” service monthly • Established working protocols for shorelines, drains, outlets and Lagoon City retaining walls • Online Mapping • Zero overlap or duplication of building code • Support / complement the implementation of local by-laws • Failure to circulate works requiring LSRCA permit places liability on municipality 2 0 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Permits in Ramara • Average between 50-80 annually • Average 10 homes annually • Only issued 1 permit to Ramara in 2015 and 2016 • Most permits relate to shorelines, drainage and related works • Provide Ramara with “blanket” drainage outlet maintenance permit when requested • Will provide Ramara with 5 year permit for municipal drain permit when requested 2 1 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Fee for Service Grading • No permits for grading of roads – only applies to grading works for development sites Culverts • Permits have always been required since 2001 • Only for stream / drain crossings New homes • Existing permit fee did not cover costs • Permits for houses in most regulated areas are complex to allow construction to occur 2 2 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Fee for Service Continued… Lagoon City Retaining Walls • Minor permit ($150) if following Ramara Bylaw Planning Fees • Lowest cost compared to neighbouring CAs • Supported by BILD including Simcoe County chapter • Believe in a partnership approach – solutions oriented 2 3 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

2016 Levy to Planning & Development Enforcement & Regulations • $6,934 Flood Forecasting / Warning / Technical Services • $1,028 Will be full cost recovery commencing January 2019 (excluding enforcement) 2 4 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Enforcement • Covered by General Levy • Active across entire Lake Simcoe watershed • Key requirement when implementing a regulation Conviction Example: • Received court for owner to undertake remedial works – total refusal • LSRCA undertook key drainage works to protect several homes under the court owner • Cost to LSRCA for works - $32,000 (excludes legal) 2 5 Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority