Success Stories
Our Journey
2001:
Peel Commits to Greenlands Securement
The Regional municipalities of Peel, York and Durham work together to develop the award-winning report, The Oak Ridges Moraine Proposals for the Protection and Management of a Unique Landscape.
The report outlines an inter-Regional strategy for protecting the Oak Ridges Moraine; defines the concept of greenlands securement for the partnering municipalities; and offers recommendations for establishing Regional greenlands securement projects.
2002:
Peel Hosts a Stakeholder Workshop
Peel’s Planning department hosts a workshop for over 30 delegates representing various conservation agencies and community groups. The workshop identifies a role for the Region as a funding partner; as a facilitator between the various agencies and groups; and as an information provider to the stakeholders.
2004:
Peel Council Helps CVC Acquire "Lunn Property"
Peel Regional Council grants funding to Credit Valley Conservation (CVC) to help acquire the Lunn Property, which is now part of the Charles Sauriol Conservation Area in the Town of Caledon.
Peel Council Approves Interim Protocol for Funding Requests
Peel Regional Council approves an interim protocol for accepting and reviewing funding requests submitted by Credit Valley Conservation and the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority for greenlands securement projects. This protocol is sustained until Regional staff identifies a set source of funding for a Regional Greenlands Securement Project and a memorandum of understanding is signed between the Region and the Conservation Authorities.
CVC Releases Its Greenlands Securement Strategy
Credit Valley Conservation's Greenlands Securement Strategy offers a comprehensive list of actions to encourage the CVC and its partners to work together to preserve and improve the natural environment in the Credit Watershed.
2005:
Peel Council Helps CVC Acquire "Upper Credit River Conservation Area"
Under the interim protocol, Regional Council grants funding to the Credit Valley Conservation to help acquire the Upper Credit River Conservation Area, in the Town of Caledon.
Region Commits to Fund Greenlands Securement
Regional Council establishes a Greenlands Securement Reserve account and associated Land Securement Capital Project to help Credit Valley Conservation and Toronto Region Conservation Authority implement greenlands securement strategies.
2006:
Peel Council Inaugurates the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee
Regional Council establishes the Greenlands Securement Subcommittee (GSSC) to administer the Greenlands Securement Project.
TRCA Updates Its Greenlands Acquisition Project
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority updates its Greenlands Acquisition Project 2006-2010.
2007:
Peel Council Helps TRCA Acquire Two Properties
The Boyer Property and Campbell Estate Property are acquired by the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority with funding assistance through the Greenlands Securement Program. This brought about 39 hectares (97 acres) into public ownership.
2008:
Peel Council Helps CVC Acquire Two Properties
The Reid Property and McCurdy Property are acquired by the Credit Valley Conservation with funding assistance through the Greenlands Securement Program. This brought about 17 hectares (41 acres) into public ownership.
Canadian Institute of Planners Recognizes Peel Greenlands Securement Program
The Peel Greenlands Securement Program partners received an Award for Excellence honourable mention from the Canadian Institute of Planners for Environmental Planning.
2009:
Peel Council Helps CVC Acquire One Property
The Harbom Property was acquired by the Credit Valley Conservation with funding assistance through the Greenlands Securement Program. This brought about 4 hectares (10 acres) into public ownership building on the lands secured at the Upper Credit Conservation Area.
2010:
Peel Council Helps Conservation Authorities Acquire 109 Hectares (271 Acres)
With assistance from the Greenlands Securement Program, the CVC started off the year by acquiring 57 hecatares (142 acres) of the Tranmer Property on the boundary of Peel Region and Town of Orangeville. The CVC finished off the year by acquiring the 36 hectares (90 acres) of the McIlwraith Property and a 12 hectare (30 acre) conservation easement on the Spears Property at the Upper Credit Conservation Area.
The Credit Valley Conservation and City of Mississauga partnered to secure the Emery Estate Property and 3669 Mississauga Road Property for a total of 1.25 hectares (3 acres) in the City of Mississauga. The Greenlands Securement Program provided funding with the City of Mississauga taking ownership of the lands.
The TRCA secured 2 hectares (6 acres) of the Torok Property, which has part of the Speersville Wetland Complex in the Town of Caledon.
TRCA Updates Its Greenlands Acquisition Project
The Toronto and Region Conservation Authority updates its Greenlands Acquisition Project 2011-2015.
2011:
Peel Council Helps Conservation Authorities Acquire 145 Hectares (358 Acres)
With assistance from the Greenlands Securment Program, the TRCA secured 103 ha (254 acre) of the former Montessori School Property on the east side of Bolton. This expands on the Campbell Property, previously acquired in 2007. The TRCA also secured 2 ha (6 acres) of the Anderson Property adjacent to the Sleswick Tract along Mountainview Road in the Town of Caledon.
To end the year, the CVC acquired 20 ha (51 ac) of the Jones Property building upon the Ken Whillens Conservation Area on Hwy 10 in the Town of Caledon. CVC also acquired the 20 ha (50 acre) Tyler Property also in the Town of Caledon, just south of the Town of Orangeville.
Our Success:
The Region of Peel has been working in partnership with Credit Valley Conservation, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority, the Town of Caledon, the City of Brampton, the City of Mississauga and other partners to secure key natural heritage features and areas in Peel.
Since 2001, the Region has granted funding to help secure 314 hectares (779 acres) of greenlands in Peel Region. We will continue to work with our partners to protect and enhance the Region’s Greenlands System through greenlands securement.
Learn more about the state of Peel’s Greenlands System and the Region’s partnership with Conservation Authorities.
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