Expanding
Green space To Benefit Families For Years To Come
McGuinty
Government Dedicates 22 Acres To Credit Valley Conservation
Mississauga — The McGuinty government is continuing to protect Ontario’s green space and curb urban sprawl by dedicating 22 acres of significant natural land to Credit Valley Conservation to preserve open space in the Region of Peel, announced Hon. Harinder Takhar MPP for Mississauga Centre during a special announcement on-site near Mullet Creek joined by representatives from Credit Valley Conservation and Vic Dhillon MPP for Brampton West - Mississauga.
“By preserving these environmentally sensitive areas, we are expanding Peel Region’s natural lands and creating a legacy for future generations to enjoy,” said Takhar. “It is just another example of the McGuinty government acting on its commitment to protect Ontario’s green spaces and strengthen the environment by transferring these lands to conservation authorities that share our goals.”
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left)
Honourable Harinder S. Takhar, MPP for Mississauga Centre joined by Rae
Horst, CAO of Credit Valley Conservation, Judi Orendorff, Land Securement,
and Chris Yaccato on behalf of MPP Vic Dhillon during a symbolic land
transfer from the Province of Ontario to Credit Valley Conservation.
Credit Valley Conservation has received two significant properties in Brampton and Mississauga. The three-acre site of environmentally sensitive valley land along Mullet Creek consists of two properties on either side of Burnhamthorpe Road, just east of Mississauga Road. The Credit River cuts through a 19-acre sensitive wetland area and low lying property located north of Highway 407 and south of the CPR rail line in Brampton.
“Credit Valley Conservation is excited to be receiving land from the Ontario Government. These lands will contribute to our vision of a linked corridor of green along the Credit River. In light of the anticipated challenges facing our Watershed due to Climate Change, CVC commends the Province for its recognition of the vital role greenspace plays in maintaining a healthy environment for all. CVC commits to working cooperatively with the Region of Peel and all our community partners to ensure the long term protection of these greenspaces,” said Ms. Rae Horst, Chief Administrative Officer, Credit Valley Conservation.
Building
on its plan to protect Ontario’s green spaces, the McGuinty government will
donate more than 200 acres of provincially significant natural
heritage land to communities and organizations across the province, David
Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal,
announced Friday, April 20th as part of the province’s Earth Week
celebrations.
The government intends to transfer 10 significant green spaces, ranging in size from three to 80 acres, to communities and organizations across the province, including here in Peel Region.
“This important contribution supports our government’s plan to increase parkland and protected areas across the province,” said David Caplan, Minister of Public Infrastructure Renewal. “By building a greener province for Ontario families, we’re ensuring our province will be a great place to live, work and play for years to come.”
The dedication of these lands is part of the government’s commitment to protect Ontario’s green spaces and is just one of the ways the McGuinty government is working on the side of Ontario families. Other initiatives include:
· Creating Ontario’s Greenbelt, which protects 1.8 million acres of green space for families to enjoy for years to come
· Protecting 5500 acres of ecologically significant land in Rouge Park and the new Bob Hunter Memorial Park
· Delivering 650 acres of ecologically significant lands in the Town of Oakville into the care of Conservation Halton
· Protecting 180 acres of provincially significant natural heritage lands to create Hamilton’s newest conservation area – Eramosa Karst
· Expanding city parks in Hamilton and Oakville by close to 50 acres
· Providing tools to encourage voluntary efforts to conserve and restore natural areas on private land through the Natural Spaces program.
