Water Permit Renewal for Markland Wood Golf Club - Etobicoke Creek
Official title: Markland Wood Golf Club - Permit to take water
A Toronto golf club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Etobicoke Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.7 million litres per day during the golf season (April to October) for the next 10 years. The province has classified this as a low-risk water taking.
Why This Matters
Live near Etobicoke Creek in west Toronto? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from your local waterway. During dry summers, creek levels matter for wildlife and downstream users. If you fish, kayak, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf club can continue drawing up to 1.7 million litres daily from Etobicoke Creek for the next decade. The permit could include conditions on monitoring creek levels or reducing intake during droughts. Denial would force the club to find alternative water sources.
Key Issues
- Should the golf club be allowed to take up to 1.7 million litres of water per day from Etobicoke Creek?
- Is a 10-year permit renewal appropriate for this water taking?
- Is the Category 1 (low-risk) classification accurate for this water taking?
How to Participate
- Review the Permit To Take Water - General Information to understand how water permits work in Ontario.
- Submit your comments on this consultation page before the deadline.
- For questions or to request supporting materials, contact enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.