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Presentation to Peel Regional CouncilBy Deborah Martin-Downs

June 22, 2017

Progress Report and Future Outlook

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Outline

• 2016 Highlights and 2017 Accomplishments to Date

• Climate Risk Methodology

• 2018 Budget Status

• Budget Pressures

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2016 General Levy Projects

INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES

• Purchased 64 acres of land raising CVC’s current land holdings to ~7,000 acres

• 500 development permits issued, plan applications reviewed and Environmental Assessments submitted for CVC review

• Belfountain Conservation Area Management Plan in progress

• Monitored 70 stream sites, 30 forest sites, 17 wetland sites, 14 groundwater sites

• Planted 37,000 trees and shrubs across watershed

• 12 watershed safety and flood outlook statements

• Land Acquisition Program

• Permit Applications

• Municipal Plan Review

• Conservation Area Management Plans

• Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP)

• Watershed Naturalization and Reforestation

• Flood Management Program

• Protecting land in perpetuity.

• New development and redevelopment that successfully integrates natural and built elements.

• Conservation areas that provide accessible natural spaces and unique environmental experiences.

• Policy, practice and guidelines informed by science.

• Monitoring data that informs decisions, identifies trends and predicts emerging issues in environmental health.

• Increased canopy cover, habitat, carbon storage; improved air quality.

$7.7million

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Credit River Tributary 2 – Culvert Replacement

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Clarkson Daylighting need good photos –see next slides

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Peel Greenlands Securement

2016 – May 30, 2017Acquired 160 acres (65 ha)

Today Protecting60 properties7,100 acres (2873 ha)

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2016 Municipally Shared Projects


• Ongoing LID performance monitoring

• Inventoried 20,000+ records of 1,200 unique species including 150+ species not previously recorded in the watershed

• Characterized 260 vegetation communities in 38 natural areas

• Nearly 1,400 landowners engaged through 19 stewardship projects valued at ~$104,000.

• Maintained state of good repair at conservation areas

• Monitoring debris at Erindale Ice Control Structure

• Updating Emergency Preparedness Documents

• Environmental Health and Human Health in the Credit River Watershed: web GIS tool linking restoration actions to residents’ wellbeing

• Plans and priorities fornatural resources protection/restoration for a sustainable future.

• Development and sharing of scientific knowledge and innovative approaches.

• Improved understanding of aquatic and terrestrialfeatures to inform decisionmaking and on-the-ground action.

• A connected community of environmental stewards taking action to improve water quality, enhance biodiversity and build ecosystem resilience.

• Conservation areas managed for staff and visitor safety.

• Low Impact Development

• Natural Areas Inventory

• Natural Heritage Systems Science

• Headwaters Stewardship

• Watershed Health Reporting

• Infrastructure/ Major Maintenance, CAs and Dams

• Watershed Ecological Services

Shared Special Levy

$2.0million

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LID Guidance, Training, Risk and Liability Knowledge

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2016 Peel Only Projects


• Real time monitoring system – 30 streamflow, 18 rainfall and 5 climate stations

• Municipal Natural Capital Initiative (MNAI): Pilot for Peel Region

• Warwick nursery expansion office design and approvals

• Completion of Belfountain CA Head Pond and Dam Environmental Assessment

• 27 farm consultations; 5 farm stewardship projects valued at $26,000

• Monitored 2 Brampton development sites, including flow and water quality

• Continuing with planning review of Mayfield West in Caledon and Heritage Heights in Brampton

• 1,000 ash removed at 3 conservation areas; 33 km trails assessed; 2,800 trees re-planted

• Real-time GaugingStations, Peel

• Floodline Mapping

• Peel Ecological Goods and Services

• Warwick Nursery Infrastructure and Restoration

• Core 10 Lands

• Peel Rural Water Quality

• Cause and Effect Monitoring

• Peel Pre-development Support

• EAB Management Support

• Enhanced tools for flood forecasting and warning.

• Improved public safety.

• Protected water quality and quantity to support thriving ecosystems.

• Conservation areas managed for staff and visitor safety.

• Enhanced, improved conservation area infrastructure.

• An informed community of farm stewards who take action to enhance natural areas and protect water quality.

Special Levy

$4.2*mil lion

* Includes gauges, floodline mapping and EAB

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Real-time Monitoring

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LiDAR Imaging

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2016 Peel Climate Change –Watershed Management Projects


• Maintained 11 real time water quality monitoring stations

• 15 LID projects with Peel, municipalities and Peel District School Board

• On-going monitoring of 11 LID sites

• Trained 720 professionals in LID best practices

• Held 20 knowledge sharing workshops and tours

• Phase 1, Cooksville Water Vulnerability Analysis in Light of Climate Change

• Region of Peel Water Vulnerability Analysis in Light of Climate Change report

• Engaged 2,000+ residents; supported 90 corporate and residential stewardship projects

• Real Time Water Quality Response

• Flood Management Program

• Leaders for Clean Water (LID Services) Peel

• StormwaterInfrastructure Performance Risk Assessment

• Water Management Tools and Training

• Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments

• Urban Outreach andRestoration

• Monitoring data that inform decisions and identify trends.

• Fewer people and properties at risk from flooding.

• Sufficient water quantity and quality for communities.

• New development and redevelopment that successfully integrates natural and built elements.

• An informed and connected community of environmental stewards that take action to protect and enhance the local environment.

• Improved public awareness and engagement.

Special Levy

$3.7million

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Flood Control Centre May 5, 2017

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Bank Overflow, Mississauga Golf and Country Club, May 5, 2017

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Creditvale Park, Caledon

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2016 Peel Climate Change –Ecosystem Projects

INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES• Engaged 1,500+ rural

landowners; 30 stewardship projects valued at $165,000

• Initiated 2 early actions projects within Fletchers Creek SNAP and completed draft Sustainability Framework

• 9 farmers growing 89 ha of Bird Friendly Hay

• 1 stream daylighted, 3 stream feasibility assessments, 3 dam mitigation projects

• Input to urban canopy cover mapping for Region of Peel

• 1,700 Conservation Youth Corps volunteered 10,500 hours

• Watershed wide, 6,000volunteers contributed 30,000hours

• 146 ha inventoried for invasive species

• 37,000 trees and shrubs planted

• Peel Rural Farm and Non-Farm Environmental Programs

• Urban Outreach and Restoration Programs

• Aquatic and WetlandRestoration and Management

• Peel Urban Forest PriorityPlanting

• Conservation Youth Corps and Volunteer Programs

• Invasive Species Control Program

• Peel Planting and Naturalization

• Urban Natural Heritage

Special Levy

$3.9million

• Sustainable surface and groundwater; healthy aquatic and terrestrial ecosystems; protection for rare, threatened and endangered species.

• Less damage to storm and sanitary systems, dams,roads and crossings.

• Ecosystem resilience to climate change including more canopy cover, improved air quality, reduced erosion and associated risks.

• Partner management recommendations.

• Identification of priority planting areas for improved ecosystem benefits.

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Clarkson Tributary Daylighting

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Fletchers Creek SNAP

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2016 Peel Climate Change –Environmental Education Projects


• 40,000+ adults, children, new Canadians in education programs

• Climate change video education for high schools; additional ESL adult resources

• National award for enviro education excellence from Canadian Network for Environmental Education & Communications

• Joint Conservation Parks marketing with TRCA supported ~750K visitations and 860 memberships

• Social media accounts gained 3.2M impressions; 35% increase in likes and followers

• 317,000 users and over 2.2 million page views of the corporate website

• On-going digital transformation – HR Software and preparation

• EnvironmentalEducation

• Corporate Marketing and Communications

• Corporate Support

• Enhanced environmental literacy among residents about the impacts of climate change.

• Residents with a strong sense of place, deep connection to their land and appreciation for the connection between nature and their well-being.

• Improved public awareness and engagement.

• Tools and digital infrastructure that support program delivery.

Special Levy

$1.4million

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New Canadians and Maple Syrup

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Climate Risk Methodology

% Expenditure

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Peel Forecasted Budget vs. Target ($000’s)Levy Funding

by Peel2017

Approved Budget

2018 Forecastfrom 2017

2018 Target Reduction tomeet Target of

3.2%

General Levy 8,004 8,629 8,260 -369

Special Levy 14,216 14,803 14,671 -132

SUBTOTAL 22,220 23,432 22,931 -501

Special Levy -EAB

463 477 477 0

Special Levy –Warwick

375 0 0 0

TOTAL 23,058 23,909 23,408 -501

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Budget Pressures - Watershed Plan Update to Support 4 Plan Requirements

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Climate Risk Methodology

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