Lake Ontario Waterkeeper

Research (211 articles)

March 11th, 2011

Wilf Ruland, Hydrogeologist Reviewed potential for surface and groundwater pollution; waste management; erosion and dust control plans; and the potential for subsidence or induced seismicity. Key Findings: The EIS is built around a major, unsupported assumption that missing impact management plans will be 100% effective. Impacts of adjacent St. Marys quarry are not... (more)

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Darlington New Build: Submissions

March 11th, 2011

September 23rd, 2011: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Greenpeace Canada, Canadian Environmental Law Association, Northwatch, and Ecojustice have asked a federal court to stop government agencies from approving construction of new nuclear reactors at Darlington until an environmental assessment is fully completed and shows the project won’t negatively impact the environment or human... (more)

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Waterkeeper’s initial response to Cameco Vision 2010 draft EIS

March 3rd, 2011

Cameco Corporation has released a draft Environmental Impact Statement for its proposed "Vision 2010" project. The project would see the demolition and new construction of buildings on the site, and the removal of contaminated soil and material.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has received funding from the Canadian Environmental Assessment Agency to participate in the... (more)

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New Nuclear at Darlington: Timeline

February 22nd, 2011

Timeline:September 23, 2011: Lake Ontario Waterkeeper, Greenpeace, the Canadian Environmental Law Association, and Northwatch filed a Notice of Application with the Federal Court of Canada today. The groups are seeking judicial review related to the release of the Joint Review Panel's environmental assessment report.You can read more about this application for judicial... (more)

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New Nuclear at Darlington: FAQ

February 22nd, 2011

What is the Darlington Project? Why is Lake Ontario Waterkeeper working on this project? Why could more nuclear at Darlington be bad for Lake Ontario? How much water would a new plant at Darlington use? Who is Ontario Power Generation? What approvals does OPG need before the plant can be built? What is an EA? Why does an EA need to be done? What stage is the approvals... (more)

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Overview: New Nuclear at Darlington

February 22nd, 2011

Ontario Power Generation [OPG] is seeking approval to build a new nuclear power plant on the shore of Lake Ontario. The new plant will include up to four new power reactors. It is planned for a small piece of land wedged between the existing Darlington nuclear plant and St. Marys Cement’s large Bowmanville quarry in Clarington (just east of Oshawa).The proposal is has... (more)

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Official Darlington New Nuclear Build Written Submission

February 22nd, 2011

Read our full submission in PDF format here.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper makes this submission to share our vision of a swimmable, drinkable, fishable lake with the Joint Review Panel. We offer our knowledge and expertise to help ensure that this Panel’s decision reflects and contributes to a healthy, celebrated, and shared Lake Ontario.The proposed Darlington New Nuclear... (more)

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Lake Ontario Waterkeeper seeks a volunteer Communications Intern

January 28th, 2011

Job Title: Communications Intern (Volunteer)Description: As the student intern, you will be responsible for assisting with our communications needs. Duties will range from updating our website, drafting press releases, copyediting, research, social media updates and more. In addition, there will be opportunities to assist with fundraising and events. Candidates will have... (more)

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Waterkeeper objects to Ontario’s Energy Plan

January 7th, 2011

Click here to read Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's official submission.Lake Ontario Waterkeeper has submitted comments on the Draft Supply Mix Directive issued by the Ontario Ministry of Energy. The Directive instructs the Ontario Power Authority to plan for Ontario's power system for the next twenty years. Waterkeeper objects to the proposed Supply Mix Directive on the grounds... (more)

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Cement Kiln Dust

December 8th, 2010

Description Cement Kiln Dust (CKD) is a by-product of the cement manufacturing process. The dust is a particulate mixture of partially calcined and unreacted raw feed, clinker dust and ash, enriched with alkali sulfates, halides and other volatiles. This dust is captured from the cement kiln’s exhaust gas by the air pollution control system.CDK is a solid, grey or tan,... (more)

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