Although the Province of Ontario voted last year to irresponsibly consolidate its 36 highly respected conservation authorities into just nine, this action has not yet been implemented. The Ontario Legislature opened its spring session this week - this is an opportunity for residents and charities to convince key decision makers to abandon the plan and instead support local, effective watershed management under the original 36 conservation authorities.  Use your voice today and ask your leaders to reconsider the conservation authorities consolidation plan to protect clean water and for effective stormwater management. Helpful Talking points: I am writing/calling to ask you to abandon the proposed consolidation of conservation authorities. Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities play a critical role in preventing flooding, protecting drinking water, and managing land for conservation and recreation. Consolidation into just 9 agencies would eliminate local expertise, making communities more vulnerable to flood risks and environmental damage. Consolidation undermines locally informed decision making to manage watersheds, putting our resources at risk.