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In the 2014 Official Plan, Markham has designated many ecologically sensitive areas as part of its Greenway System. Areas within the Greenway System are areas “that will preserve significant ecological value” and that “provide opportunities

In April 2022, Markham staff outlined a proposed plan to redesign Swan Lake’s shoreline that will substantially improve Swan Lake Park and provide some important environmental benefits. The design goals of the project, undertaken by

The City of Brampton recently initiated two programs that provide an integrated environmental focus for their parks and lakes. Brampton’s approach is referred to as “holistic” - assessing the whole. Their Eco Park and Lake

Swan Lake Park’s role as a “Natural Spaces/Wildlife Places” community park is undermined by several early design decisions that established Swan Lake as an active element in the local stormwater management regime.  In essence, Swan

Recognizing that the topic of managing water quality is complex and that any solution needs to be tailored to the specific environment, the Friends of Swan Lake Park engaged Dr. Barbara Siembida-Losch, a senior scientist