Water Permit Renewal for Golf Course Irrigation - Lake Erie and Pond Near Chatham-Kent
Official title: John LeGros - Permit to take water
A golf course near Chatham-Kent wants to renew its permit to draw water from Lake Erie and a pond for irrigation. The permit would allow up to 2.3 million litres per day from each source, running May through October for the next ten years. This is classified as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters
Live near Talbot Trail in Chatham-Kent? This permit affects local water resources. If you rely on Lake Erie or nearby groundwater, large-scale water takings could matter to you. Even low-risk permits deserve community awareness.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf course can continue drawing up to 4.5 million litres of water daily for irrigation over the next decade. The permit may include conditions on monitoring or reporting. Denial would require the operator to find alternative water sources.
Key Issues
- Should the permit to take water from Lake Erie and a pond be renewed for another ten years?
- Are the proposed daily water volumes appropriate for golf course irrigation?
- What environmental impacts might result from this Category 1 water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the proposal details on this consultation page to understand the water taking request.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.