Water Permit Renewal for Columbia Forest Products - Pimisi Pond, Calvin Township
Official title: Columbia Forest Products Ltd. - Permit to take water
A forest products company wants to renew its permit to take water from Pimisi Pond in Calvin, Ontario. They'd pump up to 200,000 litres daily for industrial use, running April through October for the next 10 years. The province rates this as low-risk for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Calvin or draw water from the same watershed? This permit affects local water levels. Even a 'low-risk' industrial taking of 200,000 litres daily could matter during dry summers.
What Could Change
If approved, Columbia Forest Products can continue pumping from Pimisi Pond for another decade. The permit sets strict limits: 139 litres per minute maximum, only during the April-October season.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Are the proposed water taking limits appropriate for Pimisi Pond?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.