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30 Reasons Why Torontonians Need Wet Weather Advisories Now
This summer, the Ontario government decided that the City of Toronto must alert the public when there are wet weather water quality concerns. But three months have passed and Toronto residents still don’t receive wet weather advisories. To highlight the importance of these alerts, we’re bringing you a new reason for every day in November – so check back often!
It’s 2015: Why is raw sewage floating through Montreal?
Sewage is a major focus of Waterkeeper's work. With sewage bypasses happening regularly in Toronto, Waterkeeper has been watching the news surrounding Montreal's 8 billion litre sewage dump into the St. Lawrence River very closely. To comment on the issue, the organization's President and Vice-President, Mark Mattson and Krystyn Tully, wrote an op-ed for the Globe and Mail. Here is an excerpt from the article.
Waterkeeper's presentation to Toronto's PWI Committee on the Pollution Prevention Program
On November 12, 2015, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper's Public Interest Articling Fellow, Tristan Willis and Legal Practicum Student, Hannah Gladstone presented to the Public Works and Infrastructure Committee at City Hall in Toronto on the proposed change to the Pollution Prevention Program (“P2” Program). This is what we presented.
Waterkeeper Mark Mattson discusses sewage with Global TV
There's a lot of talk about sewage, especially with today's news on Montreal's massive sewage dump. And we love talking about sewage, so Global TV stopped by our office to talk with Waterkeeper Mark Mattson about sewage dumps in Montreal and Toronto.
POLL: Have you ever experienced a recreational water illness?
Recreational water users are true ambassadors for swimmable water. Swimmers, paddlers, boaters, surfers, people who fish – you are the first to share your love for the lake. But you’re also the first to experience the negative side of poor water quality. Which is why we need to hear from you.
City of Toronto has opportunity to show leadership on Great Lakes in wake of sewage decision
Toronto is the largest in the country. Its political influence rivals, if not equals, the Ministry of the Environment’s. The MOE's recent decision to notify the public of wet weather water quality gives the City of Toronto an opportunity to become a leader on recreational water protection.
Wet weather and bypass advisories are finally coming … What happens next?
It took a lot of work to get to this point, but it was worth it! After a year-long investigation prompted by Waterkeeper, the Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change made their decision – and it's great news for Torontonians!
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