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Eramosa karst discussed in Ontario legislature (Nov 29, 2011)

December 3rd, 2011

Mr. Paul Miller: My question is for the Minister of Infrastructure. In September, the former minister from Hamilton Mountain again said that the ecologically sensitive Eramosa karst feeder lands would likely be donated or transferred, for a nominal fee, to the Hamilton Conservation Authority. The main Eramosa karst lands, a rare geological formation of caves and sinkholes, were... (more)

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Why Nelson Aggregate’s quarry should be denied

November 22nd, 2011

On Monday, November 14th, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper travelled to Burlington, Ontario to present to a Joint Board that is determining the fate of Mount Nemo -- an area of the Niagara Escarpment that is threatened by an aggregate proposal by Nelson Aggregate.Our counsel, Joanna Bull, presented to the group of decision makers about LOW’s concerns regarding the proposal. The... (more)

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InsideHalton Article: Lake-based water opposed

October 19th, 2011

The demand is great for groundwater in north Halton but the Region says as the population grows lake-based water will have to pick up the slack.Carol Gustafson of Milton and Halton Hills resident Leslie Adams want to keep groundwater flowing from their taps instead of Lake Ontario-based water, which serves most of Halton.Last week council endorsed the Region’s water... (more)

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Waterkeeper submits comments on Darlington nuclear station refurbishment

August 23rd, 2011

Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has submitted our official comments regarding the Darlington refurbishment project.Ontario Power Generation [OPG] is seeking approval to refurbish the Darlington Nuclear Power Plant in Clarington, Ontario. Built in the 1980’s, OPG hopes to extend the plant’s life to 2055. OPG notified the CNSC of its intention to refurbish Darlington in April... (more)

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A warm summer greeting from PERL

July 22nd, 2011

As you enjoy our sunny summer weather, we wanted to give you an update on the important work taking place to protect the Escarpment. Here are the answers to many of the questions we receive. What’s happening at the hearings? Joint Board Hearing (Ontario Municipal Board and Environmental Tribunal) on the Nelson Aggregate application for a new quarry on Mt Nemo After... (more)

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Durham urges water conservation so taps don’t run dry

July 19th, 2011

DURHAM -- The hot, dry weather may be welcome, but it's putting a strain on the water supply."We're starting to experience difficulties in our reservoirs to meet demand," says Greg Lymer, manager of technical support for Durham Region.No reservoir has gone dry, but Regional officials are asking residents to cut down on any unnecessary water use, such as car or driveway... (more)

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Lake of Shame: Ontario’s pollution problem

July 12th, 2011

In the Huron language, Lake Ontario means Lake of Shining Waters. Stand on the crest of the slope on Jones Avenue, just below the Danforth, and, when the sun hits the water it’s like a mirror. But of all the Great Lakes, Lake Ontario, which is furthest downstream, is almost certainly the most polluted.This week, we invite you to join the Toronto Star's Antonia Zerbisias... (more)

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The Nelson Hearing Blog

June 20th, 2011

A Warm Summer Greeting from PERL. Click here to read on!Field trip to Burlington May 29th, 2011 - Written by Joanna BullIt is around ten o’clock Sunday morning when we pull off the highway in Burlington and head north. The Niagara Escarpment looms ahead of us on Guelph Line, an angular brow reaching up to a blue sky. By the time we turn up the Harmers’ tree-lined... (more)

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This mega quarry is really, really big

May 4th, 2011

When Lake Ontario Waterkeeper heard about the proposal for a new mega-quarry in Melancthon Township, just outside of Orangeville, we weren't sure if we had the numbers right. As proposed, the quarry would occupy 937.1 hectares of prime agricultural land and extract water below the water table at depths of 60 metres (200 feet). Picture a 20-storey hole in downtown Toronto... (more)

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Melancthon Quarry discussed in Ontario legislature (Apr 21 2011)

April 25th, 2011

Ms. Andrea Horwath: My question is to the Premier. A US-owned company wants to build North America’s second-largest open-pit mine next to the Niagara Escarpment and amidst the headwaters of rivers that provide drinking water for over a million Ontarians. Farmers, citizens, aboriginal people and environmentalists oppose this planned quarry, which will destroy thousands of... (more)

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