WATER – Great Lakes
Link to an Introduction to the Great Lakes (wikipedia)
Link to Government of Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy
Specific Issues
Foxconn proposal, Wisconsin, USA
Great Lakes – Fossil Fuel Pipelines
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Date |
Source |
Title |
Comment |
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2013-10-15 |
EcoWatch / National Wildlife Federation |
First-Ever Footage of Aging Tar Sands Pipelines Beneath Great Lakes |
Beth Wallace - Straits of Mackinac (Line 9 – 60 yr old Enbridge pipelines) |
Great Lakes – General News
Great Lakes – Water Level
The water level of lakes Michigan and Huron has dropped over the years. This has become very obvious and is a concern in the Georgian Bay since it has had impact on water quality, boating, fishing, commercial shipping and shoreline property value.
UPDATE: After 2015, water levels returned to normal and the issue disappeared. Lesson: water levels are cyclical.
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Date |
Source |
Title |
Comment |
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2015-01-21 |
Mlive.com |
Pipeline to bring Lake Huron water to Genesee County is 'under budget and on schedule' |
Blake Thorne |
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2013-07-15 |
Bayshore Broadcasting |
Kevin Bernard Owen Sound Harbour & private interests Link to Mayor’s Office |
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2013-05-06 |
OwensoundSuntimes.com |
Denis Langlois Owen Sound Harbour
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2013-05-04 |
Bayshore Broadcasting |
Kevin Bernard Owen Sound Harbour Province to pick-up tab |
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2013-05-02 |
OwensoundSuntimes.com |
Tracey Richardson Owen Sound Harbour |
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2013-05-02 |
OwensoundSuntimes.com |
Denis Langlois Owen Sound Harbour terminal upgrades |
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2013-05-02 |
Bayshore Broadcasting |
Kevin Bernard Owen Sound Harbour Pissing match between the province & federal gov’t |
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2013-03-28 |
Blackburn News |
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2013-01-30 |
Owen Sound Times |
Denis Langlois |
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2012-10-24 |
Macleans Magazine |
How navigable waters and environmental protection flow together |
John Geddes |
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2012-09-27 |
Simcoe.com |
Larry Miller, MP Bruce-Grey-OwenSound |
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2012-09-27 |
Owen Sound Times |
Rob Gowan, Larry Miller, Chairman of the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure and Communities |
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2012-09-06 |
Owen Sound Sun Times |
Mayor says it’s too early for city to be talking to third-party owner about harbour |
Denis Langlois, Owen Sound harbour |
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2012-08-31 |
Bayshore Broadcasting News |
Manny Paiva, Owen Sound in talks with a potential third party owner for the harbour to get it dredged |
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2012-08-12 |
Owen Sound Sun Times |
Bill Henry |
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2010-12-01 |
MyNewWaterfrontHome.com |
Linda Mondoux |
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2007-08-14 |
PRNewswire / Georgian Bay Association |
Great Lakes Losing 2.5 Billion Gallons Per Day Due to Manmade Drain Hole Near Detroit |
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Disclaimer: This information has been compiled through private amateur research for the purpose of allowing the reader to make an informed and educated decision. However, while the information is believed to be reliable, accuracy cannot be guaranteed.
APPENDICES
APPENDIX A
https://awareontario.nfshost.com/AWARE-Ontario/Issues/Water_Great%20Lakes/Water%20Great%20Lakes.htm
APPENDIX B
Dear Minister McKenna and Minister Murray,
#FoodAndWaterFirst #ProtectOurWater
The Canada-Ontario Draft Action Plan, Partnering in Phosphorus Control: Achieving Phosphorus Reductions in Lake Erie from Canadian Sources falls short of what’s needed to protect Lake Erie and tackle algal blooms.
Algal blooms threaten drinking water, clog intake pipes, and deter tourists from visiting shoreline communities. In your own estimates, inaction on this issue could cost as much as $272 million annually. If these blooms continue to increase in frequency and size, we could see compromised drinking water quality, more beach closures, and more dead fish washing onto shores.
Canada and Ontario need to rewrite the draft action plan to ensure it includes:
1. Clear timelines concerning when programs will roll out, and when we can expect to see the health of the lake improve;
2. A detailed resourcing plan that outlines what funds are available and what financial resources are required to implement the actions identified in the plan; and,
3. Incentive programs and in-person support services to help farmers reduce nutrient runoff.
We need to work together to ensure Lake Erie remains a viable source of drinking water, a cornerstone of the regional economy, and a truly remarkable ecosystem. Without a robust action plan, we will not reach the ultimate goal: a clean and healthy Lake Erie.
Sincerely,