Water Permit Renewal for Greenfield Global - St. Lawrence River Industrial Cooling
Official title: Greenfield Global Inc. - Permit to take water
Greenfield Global wants to renew its permit to draw water from the St. Lawrence River for industrial cooling at its facility near Cardinal, Ontario. The company would take up to 4.8 million litres daily, year-round, for the next 10 years. This is classified as a Category 2 permit, meaning it has higher potential for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Cardinal or along the St. Lawrence? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from the river daily. Category 2 means regulators see higher risk of environmental impact. If you fish, boat, or rely on the river, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Greenfield Global can continue drawing up to 4.8 million litres daily from the St. Lawrence for another decade. The permit may include conditions to monitor water levels and protect aquatic life. Denial would force the company to find alternative cooling methods.
Key Issues
- Should the permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- What environmental conditions should apply to this Category 2 water taking?
- Is the daily volume of 4.8 million litres appropriate for this section of the St. Lawrence?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and conditions.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.