Ohio Plans to Monitor Algae Blooms

The strategy that Ohio will take in trying to reduce phosphorus runoff was released in May 2016 and finalized last week.  Ohio has decided to sharply reduce phosphorus runoff in an effort to starve the algae of the food it

02/15/2017
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Leamington’s Long Term Water Plan

Mr. Sharron informed council that it is imperative for the municipality to develop a strategic plan to help manage the future of the system with the expected growth in the greenhouse industry and therefore increased water demand. The article, provided

02/01/2017
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Great Lakes Ice Remains Low

The Great Lakes are the warmest they have been in about 16 years and with the warmer temperatures there has been less ice cover this winter than previous years.  It appears that the ice cover is expected to grow over

02/01/2017
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Lake Erie Quality Deteriorating

In its most recent report the International Joint Commission indicates that there is still a great deal of work to be done in improving the condition of Lake Erie.  The main concerns still remain the possibility of algae blooms in

01/20/2017
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Ontario Protecting Water

The proposed two year moratorium is the first in a number of steps the Province is taking to protect Ontario’s water resources for future generations. It applies to every water bottling facility that takes groundwater. Residents can leave comments on

10/21/2016
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Reminder of Blue W Program

Please be reminded that Blue W is a not for profit network of shops, restaurants and businesses willing to let visitors refill reusable water bottles with tap water, without the pressure to make additional purchases.  Participating locations can be found

07/21/2016
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Water Quality in Ontario 2014 Report

This report demonstrates the Government’s Priorities in reducing toxins, protecting the Great Lakes, climate change and establishing baseline data.  The main three main areas of the report focus on the Great Lakes, inland lakes and streams and groundwater.  This report

04/14/2016
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Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy Report

The Ontario’s Great Lakes Strategy report outlines key accomplishments and new scientific findings during its first three years of Ontario Great Lakes Strategy.  This report is made possible by the efforts of 14 different ministries and partners.  This group is

04/11/2016
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