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Blue-green algae found in Sudbury lake
Blue-green algae has been detected in Sudbury’s McFarlane Lake. In a release Friday, the the Sudbury and District Health Unit said the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change took samples from the lake.
Fats, oils and grease mean big trouble for your pipes – and your wallet
If fats, oils and grease (FOG) go down the drain, they can build up in pipes and cause clogs. Dispose of FOG in green bins. (CNW Group/Ontario Clean… Recognizing the need for public education on FOG disposal, the Ontario Clean Water Agency and the Clean Water Foundation If a FOG is poured down the drain, […]
Kawartha Lakes Eliminates Water Infrastructure Deficit
With the approval of its 2018 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget, Kawartha Lakes, Ontario will no longer have a water infrastructure deficit. City council approved the proposed 2018 Water and Wastewater Capital Budget at their October 31st Special Council meeting. The budget is supported by the property owners who use the City’s water and wastewater […]
A prayer for water
I spent the last week of August secluded at a cottage on Fairy Lake. Touted as one of the jewels of the Muskoka region, Fairy Lake is also the gateway to Algonquin Park. Calm in the early morning, churned into action by rainfall or the odd passing motor boat, and a natural mirror for glorious […]
Your chance to make a difference with Depot Creek rehabilitation
With the cooler days of fall approaching families, groups or individuals looking for a rewarding outdoor activity are encouraged to spend some time along the shore of Depot Creek. The Greater Nipissing Stewardship Council is looking for volunteers to assist with the rehabilitation of the creek, located about 25 kilometres southeast of North Bay and […]
Public Comment Invited on Source Protection Plan
Public Comment Invited on Source Protection Plan and Assessment Reports Newmarket – April 24, 2014 – The South Georgian Bay Lake Simcoe Source Protection Committee has made revisions to its proposed drinking water source protection plan as well as the supporting technical information contained within the assessment reports. They are inviting the public to review […]
More cash to protect York’s water
Richmond Hill Liberal, March 8, 2007 – Serena Willoughby, Staff Writer Drinking water sources in the region are in line for better protection, now that York’s two conservation authorities have received more than $147,000 to research threats to those sources. Though the region already does a great deal in protection by pinpointing groundwater recharge areas, […]
Watershed Region receives $629,152.00
South Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe Watershed Region receives $629,152.00 from McGuinty Government for source water protection technical studies Innisfil Scope, February 28, 2007 The South Georgian Bay- Lake Simcoe watershed region will receive an additional $629,152 in funding from the Province to complete studies on local drinking water systems. From 2004 – 2008, the McGuinty Government […]
Water studies financed
Midland Mirror February 26, 2007 South Georgian Bay-Lake Simcoe Watershed Region will receive an additional $629,152 in funding from the province to complete studies on local drinking water systems. In addition to the regional funding, the Township of Adjala-Tosorontio will receive $96,9640, the Township of Mulmur $127,540, the Town of Shelburne $103,820, and the Township […]
Safe water falls to cities
Safe water falls to cities – New legislation will put municipalities ‘in the driver’s seat’ by Colin McKim – The Orillia Packet & Times Municipalities will soon have to get their feet wet as part of a provincial plan to make local governments more responsible for protecting drinking water sources. “We want to put municipalities […]