Is it really renewable energy when it degrades the environment and impacts on communities in a negative way? There are 241 hydroelectric dams in Ontario, and only 3 facilities have provided any form of fish passage. The effects of dams and waterpower facilities on fisheries have been well documented over the past century, and include the loss or serious decline of many iconic fish species, which are resources of importance to Ontario’s economy, biodiversity, and natural and cultural heritage.
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Rivers at Risk
Many rivers across Ontario are currently at risk due to existing and proposed developments.
We are working to protect them for our present and future generations.