Water Permit Renewal for Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper - Kaministiquia River
Official title: Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. - Permit to take water
Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper wants to renew its permit to draw water from the Kaministiquia River for the next 10 years. The company would take up to 360 million litres daily for manufacturing at its Neebing Avenue facility. This is classified as a Category 1 permit, meaning lower risk of environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near the Kaministiquia River? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from it daily. If you fish, paddle, or rely on the river, you might want to weigh in. Industrial water use can affect water levels and downstream ecosystems.
What Could Change
If approved, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper could continue drawing up to 360 million litres daily from the Kaministiquia River for another decade. The Ministry may attach conditions around monitoring or seasonal restrictions.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be renewed for another 10 years?
- Is the proposed daily water volume of up to 360 million litres appropriate?
- Are there environmental concerns with year-round water taking from the Kaministiquia River?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and conditions.
- Submit your comments online through the ERO portal or email enviropermissions@ontario.ca. Include ERO number 026-0045 in your submission.
- You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.