Water Taking Permit Amendment for Alamos Gold - Island Gold District Exploration
Official title: Alamos Gold Inc. - Permit to take water
Alamos Gold wants to amend its water permit to draw from four sources—Dog Lake, Manotiwik Lake, the Magpie River, and the Missinabi River—for gold exploration drilling. The permit would allow year-round water taking for 10 years. This is classified as Category 3, meaning it has the highest potential for environmental impact.
Why This Matters
Live near Dubreuilville or Wawa? This permit could affect local lakes and rivers for the next decade. Category 3 means the province considers this a high-risk water taking. If you fish, cottage, or rely on these waterways, you might want to weigh in.
What Could Change
If approved, Alamos Gold could take up to 119 million litres of water daily from these four sources for exploration drilling. The permit would last 10 years with year-round access. New conditions may be added to protect water levels and aquatic ecosystems.
Key Issues
- Should the water taking permit be amended to allow drawing from four sources simultaneously?
- Are the proposed daily water volumes appropriate given the Category 3 risk classification?
- What environmental protections should be required for a 10-year permit?
How to Participate
- Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and sources.
- Submit your comments through the Environmental Registry of Ontario before February 6, 2026. You can also email enviropermissions@ontario.ca with your feedback.