Activities
We have assembled a team of staff and a Source Protection Committee and work is underway in the following
areas.
Communications and Consultation
Communications and consultation will be ongoing throughout the source protection planning process.
A public open house was held in April 2008 to present the preliminary findings of the Sydenham Intake Protection Zone study.
In May 2008, three public open houses were held across the Cataraqui Source Protection Area to obtain public input and comment on the preparation of our Terms of Reference.
In May and June 2009, seven public open houses were held in communities around the Cataraqui Source Protection Area to present and get public input on the findings of our technical studies on municipal drinking water intakes and municipal wells.
An additional round of public consultations are planned for late 2009 or early 2010 as part of the assessment report process.
One of our main ways of providing information is through this website. As studies are completed, information will be posted on this website. Also, notification of upcoming meetings and postings of new regulations and guidelines will also be provided here.
Updates will also be provided through the Cataraqui Region Conservation Authority newsletter Cat Tales and through the local news media.
Data Collection and Analysis
We are compiling and analyzing existing data about our watersheds including natural features, human settlement, water use, and potential sources of contamination. This will help us to identify issues, data gaps and potential sources for additional data. The preparation of water budgets will identify how much water is available within a watershed, where it is, when it is present, and how much is being used.
Our next steps will include:
- researching and monitoring of our region
- consulting and communicating with the public
- assessing the risks to our drinking water
- developing source water protection plans.
Studies
As part of our data collection and analysis, various studies are underway. We are examining things like the movement of water near municipal wells and water intakes and assessing potential risks to drinking water.
For more information, click on the links in the sidebar. As these studies progress, additional information will be posted on this website.
How long will this take?
The start-up phase of this project was underway during 2005 through 2007. The planning process is expected to continue until 2012.
Who will pay for the work?
The Province of Ontario will pay 100 per cent of the costs to complete the source water protection plans.
The responsibility for implementing the plans will be shared between the province, municipalities, local agencies and individual water users.
Where can I get more information?
As things progress, additional information will be posted on this website. Related resources are available by clicking on the links provided on this site.
Contact:
Rob McRae MCIP, RPP
Project Manager
Phone: (613) 546-4228 ext. 224 or toll-free (613 area code) 1-877-956-CRCA
E-mail: robmcrae@cataraquiregion.on.ca.
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