Member of Conservation Ontario

LSRCA Programs and Services Presented To

November 14, 2016

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

1. Our Shared Geography

2. Our Partnership Commitment

3. Key Service Areas

4. Benefits of Membership

5. Cost of Membership

Today’s Presentation

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

People First

Support Business

Environmental Stewardship

Healthy Communities

LSRCA is becoming stronger and more valued – Because we put people first by supporting safe and healthy communities. And by using our knowledge and expertise as environmental stewards to support business and create prosperity.

Our Goals support your success

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Our Shared Geography City of Orillia Facts: (within the Lake Simcoe Watershed)

• Occupies 16.5 Km2 of the watershed

• Estimated 8 Km2 of built-up urban area

• Estimated than 5.3 Km2 of forest and wetlands

• Shoreline 14.2 Km (5%)

• Approx. 17 Km streams

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Our Vision ... is for a thriving environment that inspires and sustains us for generations to come. Our Mission ... is to work with our community to protect and restore Lake Simcoe by leading research, policy and action.

Create a Safer, Healthier, Livable Watershed

Gain Improved Knowledge & Increase Certainty

Create a Connected & Engaged Watershed Community

Become a Stronger and more Valued Organization

Our Partnership Commitment ... is to

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• Watershed Studies and Strategies • Water Risk Management • Ecosystem Management and Monitoring • Planning and Development Services • Greenspace Management • Education and Engagement • Corporate Services

LSRCA - Key Service Areas

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

• Flood Management Warning & Relief

• Planning and Regulations • Water Science & Monitoring • Water Restoration Program • Drinking Water Source

Protection

DRAFT

Flood Spillway

Water Risk Management

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• Identifying opportunities to minimize the floodplain

• Work to implement critical projects

Outcomes… • Eliminate loss of life, property

damage, social disruption and impacts to the environment

• Return significant economic benefits

Water Risk Management

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Water and Ecosystem Restoration We Can Leverage Funding! A total of 308 restoration projects completed\in progress in 2016 totaling $9,534,868

Municipal Investment to LSRCA = $1,077,463 Other Partner Investment = $8,457,405

For every $1 invested, our members received $8.5

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Water and Ecosystem Restoration

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Better Site Design = • More sustainable\resilient • Reduced severity and

frequency of flooding, • Improved water quality, • More buildable land, • Increased municipal

revenue, • Reduced maintenance

costs.

Planning & Development Services

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• City of Orillia was included in the 2013 Oro and Hawkestone Creeks Subwatershed Plan under the North Oro Creeks,

• Implementation of the plan is pending should the City opt to join the LSRCA,

• Significant environmental benefits and cost savings can be achieved.

Watershed Studies & Strategies

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Strong & Valued Organization • Continuing to improve the planning

and permit process and service delivery,

• Finalizing transfer of Stormwater Environmental Compliance Approvals with MOECC,

• Launched redesigned, service-based, responsive website

• Developing Asset Management plans and Talent Management Program.

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

We continue to implement our strategic plan We anticipate: • Phosphorus Offsetting • New Urban & Rural Restoration

Programs • Natural Heritage & Greenspace

Strategies

Our Path Ahead Is Clear

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Benefits of Membership • Access to multidisciplinary team of professionals

who can assist City of Orillia staff in meeting its goals,

• Significant cost savings associated with implementing watershed plans and access to professional services,

• Opportunities to improve the environment and quality of life for residents,

• Reduced and mitigated risk associated with flooding and natural hazards,

• Leveraged investment through partnerships.

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Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority

Orillia Investment: $157,932 Other Partners’ Investment: $11,379,243

Leveraging Your Funds – 2017 Budget

Other Municipalities: $8,369,957 Provincial: $910,762

Federal: $261,840 Foundation: $140,000

LSRCA Service Revenues: $1,696,684

Total Investment: $11,537,175

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Conclusion • Significant investment has already occurred

(Subwatershed Plan and Hazard Mapping) • Even more benefits could be realized by working with

LSRCA to implement the plan • Restoration opportunities exist to improve water

quality, reduce urban runoff and the risks of flooding • LSRCA can leverage Orillia’s investment through

partners • Our Partnership will result in a safer, healthier, and

more liveable community We welcome further opportunity to discuss the benefits of being a member with Council and Staff.

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Thank you For more information on LSRCA Service Areas,

please visit our Website at www.lsrca.on.ca