“Now More Than Ever, As Ontario Continues To Grow, We Need To Ensure The Greenbelt Is Protected And Prosperous. Our Accomplishments This Year Reflect The Collective Effort And Dedication Of Our Partners, Stakeholders, Donors, And Funders.” — Edward McDonnell, CEO, Greenbelt Foundation
A Message Worth Embracing from the Greenbelt Foundation of Ontario
Posted September 3rd, 2024 on Niagara At Large
Ontario’s r world-renown Greenbelt mapped in green from the northern shores of the Niagara River in Niagara, and circling around Lake Ontario to lands east of the Greater Toronto Area.
As we see more extreme weather here in Ontario and around the world, it’s a good time to appreciate just how important our natural spaces are!
The Greenbelt is like nature’s superhero, helping protect us from things like flooding and heatwaves.
Think of it as a giant sponge, soaking up extra rainwater and keeping flood risks at bay.
Plus, all that tree cover works like a natural air conditioner, helping to cool things down when the heat cranks up.
With weather events increasing, the Greenbelt is more important than ever to ensure climate resilient, sustainable communities.
Learn More by clicking on the following link – [https://communications.greenbelt.ca/ext/click/go/3bbf040d33a5629a7ee624d988307f46/898a078b2bd500c68e766d092982ef8b/1950cfb70e1ae9f3481a905ba40a0893]
About the Greenbelt Foundation – The Foundation operates as an independent, charitable organization, and receives funding from the Government of Ontario and other public and private support to make strategic investments that bolster the richness of life in the Greenbelt. Since 2005, we have invested and leveraged matching dollars totaling more than $47 million through investment in farming, environmental protection and tourism projects to make the Greenbelt a great place to live, work, play, and grow.
Our vision is a vibrant and healthy Greenbelt with a protected and restored natural environment, a thriving rural economy, a robust agricultural sector, opportunities for outdoor recreation, and patterns of urban settlement that support the integrity of the Greenbelt.
The Greenbelt Foundation is dedicated to promoting and sustaining the Greenbelt as a vital, valuable, and permanent safeguard for our future that enhances the quality of life for all residents of Ontario.
We protect and enhance Ontario’s Greenbelt through education, research, grantmaking, and partnerships. Click here for details on our current areas of focus.
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