Critical to move ahead

There are many questions yet to be answered, but it is critical that we move ahead, says Murkin, pointing to the annual review of BMPs as a valuable opportunity for input.

“We must bring all stakeholders together to develop effective programs for the funding and delivery of BMP programs. This is a multi-partner endeavour where landowner input is critical to its success,” Murkin says. “There needs to be agreement on the types of instruments and incentives that are needed to make the program sustainable. The programs must also be driven by science and research to ensure we are getting the maximum environmental benefit in the most economical manner possible.”

And above all else, everyone needs to work together to assist in the conservation in of some of our country’s most important assets: our green infrastructure and our national capital.

“When we see land as a community to which we belong, we may begin to use it with love and respect.” – Aldo Leopold.

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