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In November of 2015, Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) commented on EBR 012-5093, regarding a Technical Bulletin for the Alterations, Improvements and Repairs of Existing Dams. You can find our submission on our Blog here. On March 24, 2016, ORA received a Decision Notice, as well as the approved Technical Bulletin. Continue reading
Twin Falls GS, Abitibi River
ORA is very pleased to offer our comments on this EBR posting regarding the administration of Section 16 of the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA). However, to our knowledge, no decision has yet been made on the comments ORA submitted in January of 2014, regarding EBR 012-0562, the Technical Bulletins designed to provide guidance for dam location, operation, maintenance, amendments, reporting and approval under the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (LRIA). Effective LRIA guidelines and policies are essential to regulating dams and maintaining healthy rivers.
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Toxic and nuisance algal bloom occurrences in Lake Erie have increased over the past decade. The blooms threaten drinking water quality, increase costs associated with treatment needs, and occasionally force closures of treatment plants. They clog industrial water intake systems, adversely impact commercial and recreational fishing activities and other recreational pursuits, and degrade fish and wildlife habitat and populations.
Environment Canada solicited input on the draft target recommendations of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement (GLWQA) Nutrients Annex Subcommittee from June 30 to August 31, 2015. Following consideration of input received, Environment Canada and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency will finalize targets by February 2016. Development of binational phosphorus reduction strategies and domestic action plans to meet the objectives for phosphorus concentrations and loading targets in Lake Erie will be developed by 2018.
For more information about the GLWQA please visit Binational.Net(External link).
Submissions:
3 February 2011:
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Your comments on the importance of balancing the objectives of the Green Energy Act with other legislative mandates are well appreciated. In order to help achieve this balance, MNR will continue to apply existing legislative and policy tools, included those within the LRIA, to ensure that renewable energy projects consider the needs of aquatic ecosystems. Continue reading
