A look back on the Walkerton drinking water tragedy, and lessons learned for protecting our drinking water today.
Tag: Walkerton
Environmental Themes of our Times Virtual Book Club
Join our virtual gatherings for a chance to delve into classic and contemporary works of fiction that cast a new light on topics we grapple with daily.
Water Wells Remain at Risk in Ontario
CELA Counsel Theresa McClenaghan and Rick Lindgren weigh in on drinking water safety risks for many communities and First Nations across Ontario as raised by the Auditor General's 2019 Annual Report.
Application for Review of Ontario’s Clean Water Act
Richard Lindgren and Theresa McClenaghan, CELA counsel, have submitted an application for review under the Environmental Bill of Rights of the Clean Water Act, 2006 and a significant regulation that affects drinking water in Ontario. Download their application here: 1308-EBR…
Proposed Amendments to Regulation 903 (Water Wells)
Richard Lindgren has written to the Jeff Yurek, the Honorable Minister for the Environment, Conservation and Parks, regarding government proposals that affect water wells in Ontario. Download and read the letter here: CELA Ltr to Minister re Reg 903 changes…
Proposed Changes to Ontario Regulation 903 (Water Wells)
Theresa McClenaghan and Richard Lindgren, CELA Counsel, provided comments to the MECP on proposed changes to Regulation 903 (Wells) under the Ontario Water Resources Act (OWRA). Download it here:1305-CELA Comments Reg 903 changes (Nov 2019)