The 2023-24 Species at Risk Stewardship Program Guidelines include important information and instructions for applicants applying for SARSP funding

This report must be prepared 6 months before becoming subject to O. Reg. 102/94 and a copy retained on file for at least five years after it is prepared, and be made available to the ministry upon request.

This form is to be filled out by those applying for funding for the Great Lakes Local Action Fund, a new program that provides funding support for local projects that have environmental benefits for the Great Lakes. The purpose of the form is to collect applicant information including contact and organization information, project details for evaluation purposes, and to obtain a declaration that applicants will comply with applicable laws.

This form must be used by a person who is a Butternut Health Expert (as defined in Ontario Regulation 830/21) when conducting a Butternut health assessment for the purposes of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 (ESA).

The purpose of this form is to gather the information that proponents need to submit to the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to inform the Ministry's determination of whether or not a proposed activity is likely to contravene subsection 9(1) or 10(1) of the ESA and whether it is advisable for the proponent to apply for an overall benefit permit under section 17 of the ESA prior to proceeding with the activity.

Form used to meet land disposal restrictions notification requirements with respect to eligible registered waste streams. Use of this form is only permitted if the Director has approved a request to satisfy submission requirements by using a paper document.

In accordance with the Drinking Water Systems Regulation (O. Reg 170/03), Schedule 15.1, the following drinking water systems are required to take plumbing and distribution samples and to have the samples tested for Lead by a licensed laboratory: • Large Municipal residential systems • Small Municipal residential systems • Non-municipal year round residential systems.

The purpose of this Avoidance Alternatives Form (AAF) is to assist the proponent with considering alternatives that would not adversely affect protected species or habitat(s). The completion of the Avoidance Alternatives Form (AAF) by the proponent is required prior to applying for an overall benefit permit (i.e., prior to filling out the Application for an Overall Benefit Permit under clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act.

Form used to register waste generation activity, identify waste streams, and help determine if a Land Disposal Restrictions Notification Form (Part 2B) is required for waste streams being registered. Use of this form is only permitted if the Director has approved a request to satisfy submission requirements by using a paper document.