I have a well I depend on for my water and I need water to live and to grow my vegetable garden. I live in Northumberland Peterborough South where agriculture is the biggest employer and biggest business in our local economy. Our farmers need water for their crops and livestock.
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Our access to drinking water, no matter who we are, or what creature we are, and where we live in this world, is a privilege to be treasured and safeguarded. As such, and especially in what should be a forward-thinking area of this world, I expect our laws to protect us and our water supply.
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This proposal, allowing unfettered water taking by corporations and particularly during droughts, is absolute folly. I reside in rural Ontario, and depend on my well for all my personal water needs.
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The changed to the requirements for bottled water renewal applications all make it EASIER to take water for this purpose, for longer permit times and with less public consultation.
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February 4, 2021
Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks
Attn: Brent Taylor
Water Policy
Re: Proposed Implementation of Updates to Ontario's Water Quantity Management Framework
Environmental Registry of Ontario Posting No. 019-2017
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Please find attached Conservation Ontario's comments on the "Proposed Implementation of Updates to Ontario's Water Quantity Management Framework" (ERO#019-2017).
Conservation Ontario thanks the Province for the opportunity to provide feedback on this proposal.
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Re: Proposed Implementation of Updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework ERO 019-2017
From: Citizens Against Melrose Quarry (CAMQ)
Date: February 4, 2021
Dear Mr. Taylor,
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Please see attached documents. The first document is a compilation of staff and Council comments, compiled by Wellington Source Water Protection on behalf of its municipalities. The second document is a review completed by the Township of Puslinch hydrogeologist.
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I would like to emphasize the need for a Cumulative Impact Study in Prince Edward County due to the 8 ARA Licensed pits on the Ridge Road Esker. Another license is waiting approval.
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I do not agree with allowing permit holders to avoid reducing their takings during a drought . That water should be for the general good and use of all the users and not for making a profit for the permit holders . I believe the permit holders should be banned from taking water during a drought .
The City of Guelph appreciates the opportunity to comment on the proposed implementation of updates to Ontario’s Water Quantity Management Framework under the Ontario Water Resources Act.
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February 5, 2021
Brent Taylor, Senior Policy Analyst
Water Policy
Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks
Foster Building 10th Floor
40 St Clair Ave W.
Toronto, ON M4V 1M2
Dear Brent,
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