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41782

Commenting on behalf of

Great Lakes Community Eco-Initiative

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Thank you for allowing public comment on changes to the Drainage Act. When developing a "process for simple drain improvement projects" the authorities determining "minimal impact on the environment" are the MNRF, the DFO, the MOECP and the CWS. Read more

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42149

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Corporation of the Municipality of Dutton Dunwich

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Response to question #1 - OMAFRA should look to develop protocols similar to the DART protocol for Ontario Species at Risk which is currently administered by the MOECC, and provide MOECC with the funds and staff to administer the programs mandated to them. Read more

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43013

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Individual

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I think there needs to be a change away from drainage into our rivers and lakes, as this adds such toxins as pesticides and salt into our water bodies. Drainage of wastewater should remain at or near the area where it originates, allowing it to replenish the ground water. Read more

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43253

Commenting on behalf of

Municipal Drainge Unit, City of Ottawa

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• Section 6 – CA and MNRF are getting around the term “environmental appraisal” and asking for many studies / permits / approvals which increase the cost of the project and cause unnecessary delays. This section needs to be reworded to that CA/MNRF pay for these increased costs. Read more

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43870

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I think this proposal is out of touch with reality. The DART protocol as it exists today does not work. There are few drainage projects where it would apply to. Codifying it in a regulation is a waste of effort. if it is not working today, putting it in regulations will not change that. Read more