The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority confirming that staffing changes the organization made Tuesday were necessary.
In a release, CAO Mark Brickell says the moves were made to promote wiser financial stewardship, improve customer service and will result in better communications.
Brickell says next month the NPCA will make a major announcement that he says will leave no room for doubt as to the organizations dedication to conservation.
He wouldn't elaborate on any employment matters, citing confidentiality rules.
The NPCA laid off eight front line workers on Tuesday.
Three in restoration, two planners, two ecological technicians and one event coordinator.
Welland MPP Cindy Forster telling the legislature these people are the ones who review development proposals.
They manage the watershed program and they issue the permits around development and around building.