I oppose the permit. The…

I oppose the permit. The adverse impacts of such takings on river water temperatures will be magnified in the future as Ontario continues to experience record summer temperatures.

The assessments on the impacts of the proposed water takings utilize historic data and do not take into account the elevated temperature trends Ontario will experience in the future.

The impacts of reduced groundwater infiltration into the Styx and upper Saugeen river will result in unacceptable temperature increases that will devastate the Brook Trout populations.

Reduced groundwater infiltration into the rivers may also negatively impact Brook Trout spawning success as brook Trout require groundwater upwelling through gravel substrates in their spawning areas.