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Durham Region Budget 2026 Conservation Authorities 2026-05-21

Durham sets 2026 levy support for TRCA programs

$766,745 (2026 proposed general-benefiting operating levy including TRCA operating $704,145 and land management expenditures $41,000; plus multiple special benefiting program levies such as Durham Region Consultation and Relations $53,000, Durham Stewardship Program $57,000, Climate Change Research and Adaptation $15,000, Watershed Planning and Reporting $86,000, Regional Watershed Monitoring Category 1 $162,000 and Category 2 $88,000)Regional Municipality of DurhamTORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITYMay 21, 2026

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Description

Durham Region’s proposed 2026 budget allocates a general levy and targeted special program funding to Toronto and Region Conservation Authority to support watershed planning, climate adaptation, stewardship, and monitoring services within Durham’s portion of TRCA’s jurisdiction. The funding underpins TRCA’s multi‑year service plan across nine watersheds and Lake Ontario shoreline communities.

Contract Details

Contract Amount

Vendor

TORONTO AND REGION CONSERVATION AUTHORITY

Agency

Regional Municipality of Durham, Canada

Contract Type

OTHER

Document Date

May 21, 2026

Contract Term

2026 fiscal year (with forecasts through 2029 and a 10‑year outlook)

Renewal Date

2026-12-31

Renewal Info

TRCA’s general and special benefiting levies are set and renewed annually by participating municipalities, with the Region’s 2026 plan including projected increases through 2029. Continuation of these services will depend on annual budget approvals and implementation details of the provincial plan to consolidate conservation authorities.

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