Toronto and Region Conservation 2016 Progress 2017 Budget - PowerPoint PPT Presentation

Toronto and Region Conservation 2016 Progress 2017 Budget Priorities Peel Regional Council

2016 PROGRESS “ the road so far…”

Watershed 2016 Output Outcomes • Updates to flood warning program Improved public safety • LiDAR applications and update to 50 floodplain maps and awareness • Flood control projects – small dam safety • Erosion control program State of the Art flood • 3 Special Policy Area technical updates management Input • 10 Environmental Assessments Reduced erosion • Scoping Next Generation Watershed Plans $4,507,000 • 24 Road Ecology Monitoring Sites for Protocol Cross-partner Development alignment with policy • Stream thermal regime assessment and mapping and regulations • Natural Channel project implementation • 25 Wetland, stream and riparian restoration projects Watershed Plan • 6 STEP evaluation projects priorities implemented 46 Projects • 193 Regional Watershed monitoring/assessment sites Highly connected, • 100 ha of natural heritage inventory Activities healthy habitats • 28 volunteers opportunities through Terrestrial Volunteer Monitoring Program Shared data & effective • 14 new farmers targeted through Urban Agriculture planning tools Program • 113.5 acres of urban farming on TRCA lands in Peel . Expanded near urban agriculture network

2016 Progress Next Generation Watershed Plans Provincial Policy Updates Watershed Internal External External Research Plan Interviews Interviews Consultation Framework 2016 Future Deliverables • Next Generation Watershed Plan Primer • Spatial tool showing Watershed Plan priorities • Tracking of implementation • New forms of communication

2016 Progress Wetland-Stream-Riparian 45 Restoration Projects Projects 2016 Projections Meadow Restoration 2 ha Reforestation 4.5 ha Riparian Restoration 2000 m Stream Restoration 6 barriers removed, 1000 m Wetland Restoration 6 ha 2016 Completed to date

Climate Change 2016 Output Outcomes • 7 Flood remediation projects • 6 Enhanced erosion control projects Reduced vulnerability • Alternative approaches to SWM that address risks caused by and risk across sectors Input and systems extreme rainfall – guidance document • Climate Information Database - updated $6,985,000 Resilient ecosystem • 3 Technical vulnerability assessments completed and used to services inform adaptation planning guidance • Key performance indicators – initial identification More distributed green • Thermal mitigation of stormwater ponds – interim guideline infrastructure finalized • Enhanced STEP activities - 2 LID planning and design guide Increased carbon updates, 10 sustainable technology monitoring evaluations and sequestration 40 Projects LID demonstrations • Alfred Kuhene channel naturalization – Phase 2 completion Sustainability Activities • Spring Creek Naturalization Project – detailed design technology market • Enhanced 25 wetland, stream and riparian programs acceleration • 16 SNAP community events and training workshops • 17 training events for professionals and homeowners Reduced GHG from ICI • Ongoing expansion of 90 electric vehicle network sectors • Proactive engagement of Peel Climate Change Partnership • Climate Change Budget Risk Methodology Renewed Peel climate change partnership

2016 Progress Erosion and Flood Management Erosion Management Spring Creek Zone 7 – Flood Remediation Study Regional Flood – Existing Conditions • Malton Greenway Sanitary Infrastructure Protection • Bren Road Sanitary Infrastructure Protection • Archdekin Park Sanitary Infrastructure Protection • Sheffield Park Public Infrastructure Protection • Bolton Exposed Sanitary Encasement Protection • Wexford Park Sanitary Infrastructure Sheffield Park Public Infrastructure Protection Protection Regional Flood – Upsizing Bridges

2016 Progress Community Transformation Partners in Project Green Sustainable Neighbourhood Retrofit Action Plan • $2.685 million from the Ministry of Transportation Ontario • Procurement of 10 Level 3 and 22 Level 2 publically accessible EV Charging Stations at four sites on Airport Lands Achieving multiple objectives through a streamlined action-based approach • Potentially 8 new charging stations Optimizing infrastructure renewal impacts through innovative partnerships Empowering local community leadership

Infrastructure 2016 Output Outcomes • Asset Management Evaluation - finalized State of good repair • Bolton Camp Phase 1: Detailed Designs Input • Albion Hills CA Master Plan Year 1 – implementation Exceptional natural and • 2,000 ha of property audited @ 9 properties cultural experience $4,685,000 • 100 km of trails inventoried @ 9 properties Improved accessibility • 103 km of trails maintained • 4,001 ha of conservation lands monitored and managed Sustainability through • 300,000+ visitors to Conservation Areas innovation • Heart Lake Tree Top Trekking Observation Course – Maximized youth completion 14 Projects employment • Corporate sustainability report opportunities Activities • New head office design • 40 volunteer youth opportunities - Bolton Camp Girls Can Connected people and Too Program nature • Greenspace acquisition program • Heart Lake Trail Plan completion Inter-regional active transport • 400 m boardwalk constructed • 7 km trail formalized

2016 Progress Inter-Regional Trail Link 1500m of New Trail

2016 Progress Park Attendance to Date 55,380 23,161 133,345 24,295 390,384 & counting 154,203 Albion Hills Heart Lake Claireville Glen Haffy Indian Line

BUDGET PRIORITIES 2017

2017 Key Initiatives 2017 Proposed Budget Climate Change Watershed Infrastructure Input Input Input $4,248,000 $7,157,000 $4,244,000 44 Projects 29 Projects 11 Projects Outcomes Outcomes Outcomes Improved public safety and awareness Reduced vulnerability and risk across sectors State of good repair and systems State of the Art flood management Exceptional natural and cultural experience Resilient ecosystem services Reduced erosion Improved accessibility More distributed green infrastructure Cross-partner alignment with policy and Sustainability through innovation regulations Increased carbon sequestration Maximized youth employment opportunities Watershed Plan priorities implemented Sustainability technology market acceleration Connected people and nature Highly connected, healthy habitats Reduced GHG from ICI sectors Inter-regional active transport Shared data & effective planning tools Renewed Peel climate change partnership

2017 Key Initiatives 2017 Climate Risk Methodology SUSTAIN 5.6% ACT: $2,465,000 Projects respond to urgent threats and impacts from severe weather ACT 34.7% experienced today. INVEST: $4,347,000 Projects respond to longer term climate changes and reduce future vulnerability. SUSTAIN: $345,000 INVEST Projects continue to manage and 59.7% monitor environmental conditions to ensure resilience is maintained.

2017 Key Initiatives Climate Change Science Green Infrastructure for Resilience Planning Integrated Water Resource Management Analysis: Case Study Stormwater Infrastructure Design: Beyond the IDF Curve Key Performance Indicator Selection: Measuring Resilience Outcomes

2017 Key Initiatives Restoration Projects 3 9 47 ESTIMATED 20 PROJECTS 15 Wetland Stream Riparian Green Infrastructure

2017 Key Initiatives Flood Remediation Projects 1. Bolton Berm Remediation Study 2. Spring Creek Zone 7 Flood Remediation Implementation 1 3. Downtown Brampton Enhanced Floodplain Mapping with LiDAR 4. Phase 2: Integrated Riverine and Urban Flood Risk Analysis and Urban Design Study 2 5 5. Malton Channel Cleanout 4 3 6 6. Malton Integrated Flood Analysis 7. Humber River Enhanced Floodplain Mapping with LiDAR

2017 Key Initiatives Asset Management Plan

2017 Key Initiatives Albion Hills Master Plan Implementation 2. Create New 1. Optimize Opportunities and Restore in a Growing Existing Tourism Features Market 4. Provide 3. Improve Opportunities Capacity for for all Levels Year Round of Users Activities

2017 Key Initiatives Bolton Camp Implementation projects: • Water and Wastewater Servicing • Site Entrance, Roads and Parking • Bridge • Baseball Diamond • Recreational Hall and Swimming Pool

2017 Key Initiatives Emerald Ash Borer Update • 51 stems targeted for injection in 2017 • Bolton Camp Ash Tree Removal – Winter 2017 • Removals program will be completed on schedule in 2018 • Ash tree stem injections (TreeAzin) to protect seed/high value trees will be ongoing for the foreseeable future.

THE NUMBERS 2017

2017 General Levy Municipal Apportionment Change CVA TRCA Funding Over 2016 Municipal Funders Apportionment Adjusted (000s) % CVA % % Peel 11.39% 12.88% $1,798.0 3.3% Adjala – Tosorontio 0.00% 0.01% 0.9 4.3% Durham 2.83% 4.04% 568.5 3.6% Mono 0.01% 0.01% 2.0 3.5% Toronto 64.36% 60.14% 8,392.2 2.5% York 21.41% 22.91% 3,197.0 4.1% TOTAL * Based on latest CVA data provided by the Province of Ontario, applicable to the 2017 100.00% 100.00% $13,958.7 fiscal year * Based on latest CVA data provided by the Province of Ontario, applicable to the 2017 fiscal year ** as adjusted by TRCA policy. ** as adjusted by TRCA policy.