Swim (2323 articles) Clean, swimmable beaches are one of the hallmarks of a healthy waterfront. Beaches are typically posted as unsafe when bacteria from sewage and stormwater pollutes the lake. In Ontario, beaches are supposed to be open at least 95% of the summer. This benchmark ensures that the lake is safe for human recreation and for aquatic life. Since 2002, Waterkeeper has monitored beach postings around Lake Ontario, publicized compliance records, and launched administrative appeals to the Ontario government.
|  | Help for Fraser River Sockeye: Environmental Watchdog to Investigate Metro’s Sewage Treatment RecordVancouver: The Commission on Environmental Co-operation announced today that it will investigate allegations regarding Metro Vancouver’s Iona sewage treatment facility, at the request of environmental groups across North America, who were asking that body to investigate... (more) | | (0 comments) Canada Environmental Law Features Fish Press Releases Sewers & Urban Runoff Swim Waterkeeper.ca Weekly |
| | | As you read this, the House of Commons Standing Committee on Environment and Sustainable Development is locked in an in camera meeting on Parliament Hill. The Committee has one agenda item: review a draft report on the Canadian Environmental Assessment Act. It's highly unlikely that the report will contain good news for Canadians who care about clean air and water.The... (more) | | (1 comments) Canada Drink Environmental Law Features Fish Industrial Emissions Swim Waterkeeper.ca Weekly |
| | | Your government also knows that Ontario’s wealth is not just economic. It is found in our abundance of natural beauty and resources, and we all have a duty to protect it.That is why your government will follow through on its goal to become the continent’s water innovation leader by 2015 and work with environmental experts and community groups to develop and introduce a... (more) | | (0 comments) Drink Environmental Law Fish Great Lakes-Basin Ontario Swim |
| | | ENVIRONMENTAL PROTECTIONMr. Jonah Schein: Speaker, this question is to the Minister of the Environment. Ontarians want the government to protect—Interjections.The Speaker (Hon. Dave Levac): Order. The member from Pembroke will come to order––the second time, please.Member?Mr. Jonah Schein: Thank you.Ontarians want the government to protect our... (more) | | (1 comments) Drink Environmental Law Fish Ontario Swim |
| | | Mr. Monte McNaughton: Mr. Speaker, my question today is for the Minister of Economic Development and Innovation. As you know, there are over 500,000 job-killing regulations currently on the books here in Ontario, and in October alone over 75,000 full-time jobs were lost. In fact, seven out of 10 jobs being lost across Canada are being lost right here in Ontario.My riding of... (more) | | (0 comments) Drink Environmental Law Fish Ontario Swim |
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