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CANADA
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(Click on the different headings to open/close the related information)
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WHEATLEY HARBOUR, ONTARIO
(This section includes Stage of RAP development, Beneficial Use Impairments and
their delisting targets,
and information on whether the AOC has been accurately mapped.)
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Stage of RAP Development:
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2
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Are electronic maps available that include the AOC's geographic boundaries
and associated sources of pollution?
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Yes
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Beneficial Use Impairments (BUI):
(The BUI will appear underlined if a delisting target has
been determined.
If underlined,
click on the BUI
to display the delisting target.)
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Restrictions on Dredging Activities
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* Metal concentrations in sediments do not exceed the PSQG-LEL, except where
background concentrations exceed this level.
* Nutrient levels (phosphorus, nitrogen and carbon) in sediments do not exceed
the PSQG-LEL, except where background concentrations exceed this level.
* PCB concentrations in sediments meet the PSQG-LEL.
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Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat
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* Include the wetland complex in the Official Plan for the municipality.
* Protect the wetland to the maximum extent possible under the Planning Act and
existing Provincial and Federal programs.
* Wetland improvement tied to improvement in water quality (i.e. decrease in
suspended solids and nutrients).
* On permission from surrounding landowners, proceed with the physical
rehabilitation of the wetland.
* Habitat improvement tied to improvement in wildlife populations and species
diversity.
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CONTAMINATED SEDIMENT
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Estimated remaining volume of contaminated sediment within the AOC:
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no information
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Remediation to Date:
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Natural Recovery
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Planned Action Regarding Sediment Remediation
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Benthic Study - BEAST methodology
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WASTEWATER INFRASTRUCTURE
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Improvements to Wastewater Infrastructure - Dollars Spent:
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Ontario
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$6,200,000
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Sewer Service to residential areas on the east side of Harbour
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no information
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Identified Future Costs for Wastewater Infra. - Dollars Needed:
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None Identified
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HABITAT
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Projects / Proposals / Costs:
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2 projects $200,000 - CUF/GLSF
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Muddy Creek Biodiversity Conservation Strategy implemented
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0.4 ha. wetlands constructed at Wenzler site & East Mersea Public School
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Loss of fish and wildlife habitat BUI considered 95% restored in 1999
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OTHER SIGNIFICANT ISSUES
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Issues:
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1 non-point source control project: $700,000
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MANAGEMENT
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Federal:
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Sandra George
867 Lakeshore Road
Burlington, ON L7R 4A6
(905) 336-6284
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Provincial:
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Michelene Riopelle
Ontario MOE
659 Exeter Road, 2nd Floor
London, ON N6E 1L3
(519) 873-5001
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Local / PAC:
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no information
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Please Note:
Values provided are intended as indicators only, and may not
capture all expenditures or work done. Summary is based on best available
Information. "No Information" indicates relevant information was not
available at time of publication.
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