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The City of Kingston, Wolfe Island, and Bath are just a few of the communities that make up the easternmost part of Lake Ontario. This area supports many of the lake’s remaining natural areas and a small commercial fishery. Chronic sewage problems are some of the most persistent environmental issues in the region.

Toxic algae blooms far exceed safe levels – The Whig Standard – Ontario, CA
September 1st, 2010 
   
A finer analysis of the outbreak of blue-green algae along the Cataraqui River has revealed that concentrations of the toxic chemical microcystin exceed provincial standards by as much as 10 times. Dangerous algae blooms were first discovered two weeks ago at several points along the river, including Kingston Mills, Upper and Lower Brewer's Locks, Joyceville Institution and... (more)
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A swamp thing – The Whig Standard – Ontario, CA
September 1st, 2010 
   
Chris Staniforth has an enormous green swamp monster living in the creek behind his house. Since it appeared two months ago at the Purdy water access about 11 km north of Hwy. 401 out Hwy. 38, the aquatic terror has driven animals away from the area and pestered Staniforth and his family with its noxious fumes and putrid smell. "We couldn't go outside, couldn't open... (more)
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Toxins associated with blue-green algae in lower Cataraqui River – Kingston This Week – Ontario, CA
August 30th, 2010 
   
The Ministry of the Environment has advised KFL&A Public Health that test results from the lower Cataraqui River revealed the presence of toxins associated with blue-green algae. "These results are not unexpected and our message remains clear," said Ed Gardner, manager, Environmental Health with the KFL&A Public Health, "Visible algal blooms may produce toxins;... (more)
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Company tests the water – The Whig Standard – Ontario, CA
August 27th, 2010 
   
It's no secret the impact Queen's University has on the local economy. When the students arrive each fall, it boosts the fortunes of local merchants. Similarly, the university is also one of the top employers in the city. But there's an often overlooked aspect of the university's economic impact -- the business the university spawns that locate in the city. There are a... (more)
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International group calls for three-year wind farm moratorium – The Whig Standard – Ontario, CA
August 18th, 2010 
   
Alarming bird and bat mortality rates at the Wolfe Island wind farm have an international group calling for a three-year moratorium on wind energy projects on the Upper St. Lawrence River and east end of Lake Ontario. Save The River vice-president Stephanie Weiss said the 86-windmill farm has caused the death of 688 birds and bats, equalling eight per windmill. That's far... (more)
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A response to the Wolfe Island Wind Project’s bird and bat mortality study
August 16th, 2010 
   
William R. Evans and Gerald A. Smith have written to the Minister of the Environment, the Commissioner of the Department of Environmental Conservation, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and the Environmental Assessment Section of Environment Canada to express their concerns regarding the Wolfe Island Wind Project. Evans is Director of the nonprofit Old Bird Inc. based in... (more)
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Swim Drink Fish Music @ Wolfe Island: Aug 6-7
August 4th, 2010 
   
Lake Ontario Waterkeeper and the Swim Drink Fish Music Club are excited to announce that Great Lake Swimmers are now featured at www.swimdrinkfishmusic.com. The group, led by Tony Dekker, has contributed three live tracks as well as a new studio recording created specially for Swim Drink Fish Music. "It is an honour to release four different songs from Tony and Great Lake... (more)
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Water hazards resurface – The Whig Standard – Ontario, CA
July 28th, 2010 
   
John Watt's eyes still grow fearful when recalling the day he nearly drowned in a canoe accident. He and his brother, then 12 and 13, were far from the lake's shore, heedless of storm clouds sweeping in. "In two minutes things went from sunny and smooth to dark and choppy. Then the canoe capsized," he said. "I felt so cold. We had no life jackets so we hung onto the... (more)
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Lafarge Canada Inc. applies for a certificate of approval for a waste disposal site – EPA s. 27
July 27th, 2010 
   
This notice was originally posted on the Environmental Registry on May 09, 2006 and reposted on June 14 for 30 day comment periods. Due to an update in the instrument's description, this proposal notice is being reposted for another 30 day comment period. The Lafarge Bath Cement has been operating a non-hazardous cement kiln dust landfill since 1975 and has recently... (more)
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Senator expresses concern about shipments of radioactive nuclear waste
July 26th, 2010 
   
The Thousand Islands could be at risk when radioactive nuclear waste is shipped through the region in September, says Sen. Bob Runciman. Runciman said radioactive metal from the Bruce Nuclear Generating Station will be transported on aging ships on a river that this year has very low water levels. The shipment could be especially dangerous in the narrow passages of the... (more)
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