Water Permit Renewal for Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper - Kaministiquia River
Official title: Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper Inc. - Permit to take water
A pulp and paper mill in Thunder Bay wants to renew its permit to draw water from the Kaministiquia River. They're asking to take up to 360 million litres per day for manufacturing. The permit would last 10 years.
Why This Matters
Live near the Kaministiquia River? This permit affects how much water gets drawn from it daily. The mill wants to take a significant amount for the next decade. If you fish, boat, or rely on this river, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Thunder Bay Pulp and Paper could draw up to 360 million litres daily from the Kaministiquia River for 10 years. The Ministry has classified this as Category 1, meaning lower environmental risk. The permit could include conditions on monitoring or reporting.
Key Issues
- Should the mill be allowed to take up to 360 million litres of water daily from the Kaministiquia River?
- Is a 10-year permit duration appropriate for this water taking?
- Are there environmental concerns with this Category 1 classification?
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.