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Kingston sewage spills worse in 2003
Although Kingston's plan to improve its aging sewers kicked into high gear last year, more untreated sewage spewed into local waterways in 2003 than during any other time in recent history.
Nearly 700 million litres of raw sewage - enough to fill 8,750 backyard swimming pools - were discharged into creeks, rivers and Lake Ontario over a 12-month period.
Red Hill Creek: Additional information for Minister of Environment
Dear Minister Dombrowsky,
Further to my letter of November 5, 2003, I am writing to offer you further information and assistance regarding the Red Hill Creek Expressway issue.
In our letter, Lake Ontario Waterkeeper suggested that the people of this province need the independent oversight of your ministry to ensure that the best interests of the Red Hill Valley and the watershed community are respected. We did not ask you to cancel the Red Hill Creek Expressway, but rather to review the 18-year old provincial approvals for the project and ensure that all activities are carried out only after fair and legitimate decisions are made.
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