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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a new residential subdivision at 136 Main Street in Norwich Township. They need provincial approval for the stormwater system that will manage rainwater runoff from the new homes. The system includes storm sewers, a wet...
Why This Matters: Live near 136 Main Street in Norwich? This subdivision could change your neighbourhood. The stormwater pond and drainage system will affect local water flow. If you're downstream on the Orth Drain, this matters to you.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Enbridge Gas wants approval to manage stormwater runoff at its facility near Lunenburg, Ontario. The system would use a bioretention swale to filter water before releasing it onto nearby farmland. This is a routine environmental permit for...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 15 in South Stormont? This permit affects how stormwater from the Enbridge facility is handled. The water will discharge onto adjacent farmland after treatment. If you farm nearby or rely on local groundwater, you may want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A company wants approval to operate a soil processing facility near Schomberg, Ontario. The site would receive construction soil, sort it for reuse, and ship out what can't be recycled. They're asking to handle up to 995 tonnes of soil daily.
Why This Matters: Live near Highway 9 in Schomberg? This facility would operate six days a week, starting at 6 a.m. Truck traffic and noise could affect your daily life. If you rely on well water nearby, soil quality matters to you.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada (Federal)
Open until March 23, 2026
The federal government wants to protect a small fish called the Mountain Sucker that lives only in Alberta's Milk River. This recovery strategy would identify critical habitat and set out steps to help the species survive. Scientists say recovery is...
Why This Matters: Live near the Milk River in southern Alberta? This could affect water use and land development in the area. Farmers and ranchers may face new rules about how they use water. Even if you don't live nearby, protecting endangered species helps maintain healthy ecosystems that benefit everyone.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Roseburg Forest Products wants to update its air emissions permit for its medium-density fibreboard plant in Pembroke, Ontario. The changes include upgrading dust burners and replacing press hoods with a scrubber system. The facility releases...
Why This Matters: Live near Pembroke? This factory releases benzene and other pollutants into the air you breathe. The permit changes could affect local air quality. If you have concerns about industrial emissions in your community, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Government of Alberta (AB)
Alberta is developing land use plans for up to 14 sub-regions across the province. These plans will guide where roads, oil and gas development, logging, and recreation can happen. They'll also set rules for restoring old industrial footprints like...
Why This Matters: Live in rural Alberta? Hunt, fish, or camp on Crown land? These plans decide what activities can happen where. They balance industry jobs against conservation and recreation. Indigenous communities will see impacts on traditional land use.
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Transport Canada (Federal)
Open until March 31, 2031
Canada is investing $1.5 billion to protect its coasts and waterways. The government wants your input on how to do it better. Topics include Indigenous partnerships, marine safety, and environmental protection.
Why This Matters: Live near the coast? Work in fishing, shipping, or tourism? This plan affects how Canada protects its waters for the next decade. Indigenous communities have a direct stake in how these partnerships are built.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
King Paving wants to consolidate and update its air and noise permits for a hot-mix asphalt plant in Burlington. The new permit would cover emissions including silica dust, benzene, and heavy metals like arsenic and lead. This replaces existing...
Why This Matters: Live or work near North Service Road in Burlington? This plant would emit substances linked to cancer and respiratory problems. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Calgary, AB
Calgary is upgrading the Hanson Ranch Wetland to meet environmental regulations while adding community amenities. The city has already gathered feedback and revised designs based on what residents wanted—including keeping a natural look with native...
Why This Matters: Live near Hanson Ranch? This wetland is getting a makeover. The city listened to neighbours who wanted trails and benches without losing the natural feel. If you use this green space, the changes will affect your experience.
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Saskatoon, SK
Saskatoon is updating the rules contractors must follow to protect the environment during construction. The city wants input on two documents: updated Contractor Environmental Guidelines and new Erosion and Sediment Control Standards. These will set...
Why This Matters: Live near a construction site in Saskatoon? These rules affect how much dust, mud, and runoff ends up in your neighbourhood. Stronger standards mean cleaner rivers and less sediment clogging storm drains. If you work in construction, these guidelines will shape how you do your job on city projects.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
The St. Clair Region Conservation Authority wants to upgrade the septic system at their trailer park campground. The current system can't handle 146 seasonal trailer sites, so they're proposing two new raised absorption trench systems. The north...
Why This Matters: Camp at A.W. Campbell Conservation Area? This upgrade means better sewage handling for the trailer park. Live nearby? Properly designed septic systems protect local groundwater. If you use a private well in the Brooke-Alvinston area, you might want to weigh in.
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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
In-Tek Inc. operates a plastic and metal parts coating facility in Tilbury, Ontario. They're applying to consolidate their air and noise permits into one Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility emits various chemicals including butyl...
Why This Matters: Live near Tilbury or Chatham-Kent? This facility releases chemicals into the air you breathe. The permit sets limits on what they can emit. If you're concerned about air quality in your neighbourhood, this is your chance to weigh in.
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Waterloo Region, ON
Waterloo is revisiting a 2017 road study for the Columbia Street East and Lexington Road corridor. Why now? The area expects 25,000 more residents by 2051, and land use has changed. The city wants to know if the original plan still works or if new...
Why This Matters: Live in Waterloo's east end? This affects your daily commute. The corridor between King Street and Davenport Road has had high collision rates and poor rush-hour traffic flow. Cyclists and pedestrians have raised safety concerns too. With 25,000 more people expected by 2051, getting this right...
Environmental Assessment
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London, ON
London is moving ahead with upgrades to stormwater ponds and drainage channels in the Hyde Park area. The work includes retrofitting two stormwater facilities, adding wildlife habitat features, and restoring about 70 metres of the Stanton Drain...
Why This Matters: Live in Hyde Park or nearby? These upgrades affect how your neighbourhood handles heavy rain and flooding. The channel restoration could improve local wildlife habitat. Construction starting July 2025 may mean temporary disruptions.
Community Planning
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Waterloo Region, ON
The City of Waterloo is cleaning out and upgrading a stormwater pond in Trillium Valley Park. The pond has accumulated too much sediment and needs improvements to work better. An environmental assessment is underway to figure out the best approach.
Why This Matters: Live near Trillium Valley Park? This project affects your neighbourhood. Stormwater ponds prevent flooding during heavy rains. When they fill with sediment, they don't work as well—which could mean water backing up in nearby areas.
Environmental Assessment
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Impact Assessment Agency of Canada (Federal)
Nova Scotia's energy operator wants to build a natural gas power plant in Salt Springs. It would generate up to 300 megawatts—enough to back up the grid when wind and solar fall short. The facility would run for at least 30 years. Right now, the...
Why This Matters: Live near Salt Springs? This plant could affect local air quality and noise levels for decades. Even if you're elsewhere in Nova Scotia, this decision shapes how the province balances clean energy goals with grid reliability. Natural gas plants emit greenhouse gases—but they also keep the lights on...
Environmental Assessment
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