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LSRCA Programs and Services

December 12, 2016

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• Our shared geography,
• Our Partnership,
• Member Benefits,
• Water Risk Management,
• Conclusion,
• Next Steps.

Tonight’s Presentation

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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 km2 of forest,

grasslands and wetlands,

• A total of 92 km2 in

agricultural production,

• Just under 1 km2 of built-up

urban area.

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Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed Improved Knowledge & Increased Certainty Connected and Engaged Watershed Community A Stronger and more Valued Organization

Our Partnership

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Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed

• From 2010 to 2016 completed a total of 148

restoration projects at cost of $2,443,502.

Total Project Value: $ (8:1 ratio without Other\with Other 23:1)

• Twp. of Ramara $105,844

LEAP $61,318 Provincial $212,769 Federal $632,959

Other Partners

$1,536,456

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Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed

• Stabilized 389 metres Streambank\Shoreline,
• Reduce an estimated 200 kg/y of phosphorus,
• Held 5 workshops 265 participants,
• Three community tree planting events.

5 10 2 6 4 10 3 1 103 3 1 Septic Upgrades Manure Management Fuel\Chemical Storage Streambank Erosion Livestock Restriction Clean water Diversion Enhance Wildlife Habitat Decommission Wells Well Protection Milkhouse Washwater Treatment

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Improved Knowledge and Understanding

Completed (2010) Completed (2012) Completed (2013) Whites Creek Upper Talbot (Year end 2016) Completed (2012) Georgina Island (Year end 2016) Completed (2015)

In 2016, LSRCA will have completed all Subwatershed Plans

• The Implementation Plan for

Ramara Creeks, Whites Creek and the Talbot will be completed 2016,

• Total cost to complete was

$233,767,

• The Township share was

$37,500 (5:1 benefit),

• Plan is the roadmap for

future action including a project inventory and tool to prioritize action.

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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

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Improved Knowledge and Understanding

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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 H20 at Brechin Public School

• Delivered Wetland Wonders at Mnjikaning

Kendaaswin Elementary School.

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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

Simcoe County School Boards naturalizing outdoor classrooms.

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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.

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Partners Investment: $14,631,311 Township of Ramara Investment: $60,734

Leveraging Your Funds – 2016 Forecast

Total Investment: $14,692,045

Other Municipalities

Foundation Federal Provincial LSRCA

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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.

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Development and Planning Services Program Principles

• 1. Protect people,
• 2. Protect their property,
• 3. Protect infrastructure,
• 4. Protect the environment
• 5. Customer Service Excellence

Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed

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Core Program Areas

Focus on three core areas:

• 1. Flood Forecast & Warning

/ Hazard Mapping

• 2. Planning
• Subdivisions, site

plans, infrastructure

• 3. Regulations &

Enforcement

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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

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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

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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

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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,
• utlets 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

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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

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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

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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
• riented

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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)

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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)

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In Conclusion:

• Significant investment has occurred funded through
• ther partners and can continue,
• With the completion of the Subwatershed Plan, even

more benefits could be realized by working with the LSRCA to implement the plan,

• Demonstrated that we can leverage your investment

through our partners,

• Our Continued Partnership will result in a safer,

healthier, and liveable community. We would welcome further opportunity to discuss member benefits with Council and Staff.

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Thank you