Water Permit Renewal for Oshawa Golf Club - Oshawa Creek
Official title: The Oshawa Golf Club - Permit to take water
The Oshawa Golf Club wants to renew its permit to draw water from Oshawa Creek for irrigation. They're asking to take up to 1.2 million litres per day during the golf season. This is classified as a Category 3 permit—the highest risk level for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Oshawa Creek? This permit could affect water levels in your local waterway. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you fish, kayak, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, the golf club could draw up to 858 litres per minute from Oshawa Creek for the next 10 years. That's 24 hours a day, from April through October. The Ministry may impose conditions to protect the creek's ecosystem.
Key Issues
- Should the golf club be allowed to take up to 1.2 million litres of water per day from Oshawa Creek?
- What conditions should be placed on this high-risk (Category 3) water taking?
- What are the potential impacts on Oshawa Creek's ecosystem over a 10-year permit period?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the water taking proposal.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry before the deadline. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca or call 1-800-461-6290.