:  Application to discharge…

:  Application to discharge directly into creek

I am contacting you because I am concerned about the health of a small tributary that goes through the Pines of Georgina Golf course and makes its way to the mouth of the Pefferlaw River. 

I’ve seen this creek strangled over the last years and it’s getting worse. 
I’ve been concerned about the habitat loss and that it can’t provide the food and shelter various species need in order to survive. 

People are speaking about climate change. I realize that some species can’t survive and adapt to changes that our rising temperatures will cause along with weather extremes. 

The Pines of Georgina is discharging water directly into this creek. I believe this water poses serious risks to our ecosystem and the species that inhabit them. 
I don’t know what types of chemicals and fertilizers are in this discharged water. This water comes from their ponds and ditches. 

There has been no testing or formal documentation as to what’s actually discharged into the creek, as far as I know. 

I’ve been speaking to both MOE and Lake Simcoe Conservation for years.  My concerns seem to fall on deaf ears. 

I have contacted the Town of Georgina and apparently this is not part of their jurisdiction. 

The MOE has an application from the Pines of Georgina to take water from this small tributary in order to irrigate their course. 

I have also been told, after following up with my calls about the discharge going directly into the creek that their application will also include the Pines being able to discharge water into the creek. Is this water polluted? I have no idea. 

 I have seen this creek full of fish and I have no idea what’s in there now … there’s an incredible amount of weeds that’s thriving. 
I no longer hear the bullfrogs or even see other frogs.  

It appears that this application lacks transparency which could lead to significant negative impacts if the decision makers do not undertake additional research to determine the implications of this permit.

I have made many attempts to ask if there has been any water quality testing. I’ve been ignored.

I have asked if there is any documentation available for me to view. I’ve been ignored.

I think 10 years is too long.
What kind of testing has been done to date?
Who would be responsible for any negative impacts?
What regulations are in place to preserve fish and wildlife habitat?

Since the Pines of Georgina also discharges the waters from their ponds and ditches directly into this creek, I can only conclude that this discharged water will raise the amount of nitrogen and phosphorus in the water. These increases make algae bloom and will lower the oxygen levels in the water. These increases make water plants thrive. It would appear that this environment would suffocate marine life.

This is why I don’t support this permit.