Water Taking Permit Amendment for Alamos Gold - Island Gold District Exploration

Official title: Alamos Gold Inc. - Permit to take water

Closed Regulations & Permits Environment & Climate Natural Resources
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 a Category 3 permit, 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, paddle, or rely on these waterways, you might want to weigh in.

What Could Change

If approved, Alamos Gold could draw up to 119 million litres of water daily from four sources for exploration drilling. The permit would last 10 years with year-round access. As a Category 3 permit, it may come with strict monitoring conditions.

Key Issues

  • Should Alamos Gold be allowed to take water from four sources year-round for 10 years?
  • What environmental safeguards should apply to this Category 3 (highest risk) water taking?
  • Are the proposed daily water volumes appropriate for the local watershed?

How to Participate

  1. Review the permit details on this consultation page to understand the proposed water taking volumes and sources.
  2. Submit your comment online through the ERO portal by the deadline.
  3. Or email your feedback to enviropermissions@ontario.ca, including ERO number 026-0015 in your message.
  4. You can also mail comments to Client Services and Permissions Branch, 135 St Clair Ave West, 1st Floor, Toronto, ON M4V 1P5.

Key Documents