Both are still present in Brazilian society and although the ANA is clearly a product of the “first trend”, it has to accept and deal with a sector of public policy very much influenced by the “second trend”. Aboriginal communities, the Lake Simcoe Conservation Authority, the province, agricultural and industrial sectors, interest groups and the public. The process allowed diverse stakeholders to provide input on potential actions, including designated policies within the plan that have legal weight to protect sensitive parts of that watershed. The final plan was approved by the Ontario Cabinet.