5.2-2 Progress Report and Future Outlook

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1 5.2-2 Progress Report and Future Outlook Presentation to Peel Regional Council By Deborah Martin-Downs June 22, 2017

2 5.2-3 Outline 2016 Highlights and 2017 Accomplishments to Date Climate Risk Methodology 2018 Budget Status Budget Pressures

3 General Levy Projects INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $7.7 million Land Acquisition Program Permit Applications Municipal Plan Review Conservation Area Management Plans Integrated Watershed Monitoring Program (IWMP) Watershed Naturalization and Reforestation Flood Management Program 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 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.

4 5.2-5 Credit River Tributary 2 Culvert Replacement

5 5.2-6 Clarkson Daylighting need good photos see next slides

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7 5.2-8 Peel Greenlands Securement 2016 May 30, 2017 Acquired 160 acres (65 ha) Today Protecting 60 properties 7,100 acres (2873 ha)

8 Municipally Shared Projects Shared Special Levy INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $2.0 million Low Impact Development Natural Areas Inventory Natural Heritage Systems Science Headwaters Stewardship Watershed Health Reporting Infrastructure/ Major Maintenance, CAs and Dams Watershed Ecological Services 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 for natural resources protection/ restoration for a sustainable future. Development and sharing of scientific knowledge and innovative approaches. Improved understanding of aquatic and terrestrial features to inform decision making 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.

9 LID Guidance, Training, Risk and Liability Knowledge

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11 Peel Only Projects Special Levy INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $4.2* million * Includes gauges, floodline mapping and EAB Real-time Gauging Stations, 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 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 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.

12 Real-time Monitoring

13 LiDAR Imaging

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16 Peel Climate Change Watershed Management Projects Special Levy INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $3.7 million Real Time Water Quality Response Flood Management Program Leaders for Clean Water (LID Services) Peel Stormwater Infrastructure Performance Risk Assessment Water Management Tools and Training Climate Change Vulnerability Assessments Urban Outreach and Restoration 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 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.

17 Flood Control Centre May 5, 2017

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

19 Creditvale Park, Caledon

20 Peel Climate Change Ecosystem Projects Special Levy INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $3.9 million Peel Rural Farm and Non-Farm Environmental Programs Urban Outreach and Restoration Programs Aquatic and Wetland Restoration and Management Peel Urban Forest Priority Planting Conservation Youth Corps and Volunteer Programs Invasive Species Control Program Peel Planting and Naturalization Urban Natural Heritage 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, 6,000 volunteers contributed 30,000 hours 146 ha inventoried for invasive species 37,000 trees and shrubs planted 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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22 Clarkson Tributary Daylighting

23 Fletchers Creek SNAP

24 Peel Climate Change Environmental Education Projects Special Levy INPUT ACTIVITIES OUTPUTS OUTCOMES $1.4 million Environmental Education Corporate Marketing and Communications Corporate Support 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 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.

25 New Canadians and Maple Syrup

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27 Climate Risk Methodology % Expenditure

28 Peel Forecasted Budget vs. Target ($000 s) Levy Funding by Peel 2017 Approved Budget 2018 Forecast from Target Reduction to meet Target of 3.2% General Levy 8,004 8,629 8, Special Levy 14,216 14,803 14, SUBTOTAL 22,220 23,432 22, Special Levy - EAB Special Levy Warwick TOTAL 23,058 23,909 23,

29 Budget Pressures - Watershed Plan Update to Support 4 Plan Requirements

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31 Climate Risk Methodology