Environment
The Greenbelt’s natural capital delivers some $2.6 billion worth of benefits to Ontarians each year. Its forests, wetlands, meadows, grasslands and other ecosystems provide safe drinking water, prevent flooding, and enhance biodiversity. The Foundation leads on key environmental issues including:
- Funding visionary planning processes such as the new Cootes to Escarpment Park Management Plan, and a massive reforestation plan in Rouge Park
- Assisting in designing new policies to protect Lake Simcoe through timely research
- Commissions the ground breaking report by the Suzuki Foundation to quantify the value of Greenbelt eco-services
- "Greened up" the agricultural sector and encouraged farmers to be stewards of the land by funding the Environmental Farm Plan
- Supporting the Credit Valley Conservation Authority to protect and restore wetlands
- Bridging farming and hiking interests to acknowledge environmental progress and stewardship by farmers
- Entrenching public awareness of and support for the environment through the TVOKids’ “Greenbelt Adventure” reaching over 250,000 children and parents, 17 million viewers through CHUM TV’s “Greenbelt Contest” and giving out over 1 million Greenbelt Activity books through the LCBO
It’s less expensive to preserve the natural environment and the benefits it provides us, than to replace it with man-made infrastructure.
The David Suzuki Foundation Report
Greenbelts for La Belle Province
Environment | March 23, 2012
Two great Canadian cities will include greenbelts in the near future. The Québec government announced in their budget on Tuesday that $60 million will be used to develop greenbelts in Montréal and Québec City. Continue reading
World Water Day 2012: Simple tips on daily water conservation
Environment | March 22, 2012
The Greenbelt protects many watersheds across the province, providing fresh, clean, and safe water to drink. With a staggering 533,000 acres of lakes, wetlands, and river valleys (and woodlands), the region’s water system removes contaminants from our drinking water and helps to provide drainage to prevent flooding. Continue reading
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Ontario’s Greenbelt is the largest and most diverse greenbelt in the world. It protects 1.8 million acres of green space, prime agricultural lands and rural communities.
Canadian Biosphere Reserves Association
Flavours of the Biosphere – Niagara Escarpment
Grants Made:
$150,000 - June 23, 2008
