Paris-Galt Moraine
The Paris-Galt Moraine are a pair of glacial moraines left behind by the Laurentian glaciation, in southern Ontario. The moraines run parallel, and sometimes merge.[1][2]
The Moraine system extends from the Caledon area to an area southwest of Port Rowan — a distance of approximately 150 kilometres (93 mi).[1]
In 2007, Guelph city council requested the Province to assist in adding undeveloped portions of the moraines, within city limits, to the Province's greenbelt plan.[3] But, by 2009, the city reversed its position, and develop its moraine lands, after all.
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- ^ a b "Review of the State of Knowledge for the Waterloo and Paris/Galt Moraines" (PDF). Guelph, Ontario. 2009. Archived (PDF) from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
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"Sedimentology of the Paris and Galt moraines and hydrogeological implications". Great Lakes - St. Lawrence Research Inventory. 2017-04-30. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
The Paris and Galt moraines are two of fourteen moraines in the Grand River watershed. They are characterized by moderate to high relief of generally higher permeability than adjacent lowland areas.
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"City plans to develop majority of moraine". Guelph Mercury. 2009-08-04. Archived from the original on 2018-12-16. Retrieved 2018-12-13.
In the fall of 2007, the city asked the province to extend the Greenbelt into southern parts of the city in order to help protect the city's future water supply. However, the city is now dropping this request, Mayor Karen Farbridge told the Tribune.