Water Permit Renewal for Smuggler's Glen Golf Course - St. Lawrence River
Official title: Smuggler's Glen Golf Course Ltd. - Permit to take water
A golf course near the Thousand Islands wants to renew its permit to draw water from the St. Lawrence River for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.7 million litres per day during the golf season. This is a Category 1 permit, meaning it's considered low-risk for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near the St. Lawrence River in Leeds and the Thousand Islands? Large water takings can affect river levels and ecosystems. Even low-risk permits deserve public scrutiny. If you fish, boat, or draw water from this stretch of the river, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course can continue drawing up to 1.77 million litres daily from the St. Lawrence for the next 10 years. The permit runs from April 15 to October 31 each year. The Ministry could approve, modify conditions, or deny the renewal.
Key Issues
- Should the golf course be allowed to take up to 1.77 million litres of water daily from the St. Lawrence River?
- Is a 10-year permit renewal appropriate for this water taking?
- Are there environmental concerns with this Category 1 water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry by the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.