This consultation was open from:
June 3, 2025
to July 1, 2025
Decision summary
The MTO Environmental Guide for Managing Invasive Phragmites – Best Management Practices has been finalized and will be posted to the MTO Technical Publication Site for implementation.
Decision details
MTO received one comment that was generally supportive of the proposal. As a result of comments received, revisions or clarifications have been made.
MTO has made additional minor edits to enhance clarity of the guide. The guide has been finalized and will be implemented upon posting to the MTO Technical Portal.
Effects of consultation
Revisions and clarifications have been made as a result of consultation.
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Original proposal
Proposal details
The posted document:
• Supports efforts to limit the spread of Phragmites along provincial highways
• Was developed through a collaboration of MTO offices with intersects to Phragmites management as
well as external resources
• Provides guidance to ministry staff, service providers, and contractors during highway design,
construction, operations, and maintenance
• Key features include:
• Identifying invasive Phragmites
• Information on treatment for Phragmites eradication
• Guidance on MTO staff planning inventories
• Guidance regarding Species at Risk considerations
• Guidance on inspection and warranty of areas that have been cut and sprayed
- Working in and around Phragmites (including decontamination procedures)
• Management of excess soil containing Phragmites
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Comment
Commenting is now closed.
This consultation was open from June 3, 2025
to July 1, 2025
Comments received
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