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Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A private wastewater treatment plant in Brant County needs a new Environmental Compliance Approval. The facility at 114 Powerline Road treats sewage from Smokey Hollow Estates and discharges treated water into Fairchild Creek. It can handle up to...
Why This Matters: Live near Fairchild Creek or downstream from this site? The treated wastewater flows into that waterway. If you rely on well water in the area, you might want to weigh in on whether this approval meets your expectations for water quality.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build residential housing on a contaminated site in downtown Toronto. The Ministry of Environment has reviewed their cleanup plan and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set...
Why This Matters: Live near King and Dufferin? This affects your neighbourhood. The site has contamination that needs ongoing management. Future residents and neighbours should know what safeguards will be in place.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A greenhouse operation in Niagara-on-the-Lake wants approval for a new stormwater management pond. The pond would collect rainwater from greenhouse roofs and release it into a municipal drain that flows to Lake Ontario. The province says the...
Why This Matters: Live near Concession 7 Road in Niagara-on-the-Lake? This pond would discharge into the Bergman Municipal Drain right next door. If you rely on local water sources or farm nearby, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Agriculture & Food
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A seasonal campground in Burford, Ontario wants to update its sewage permit. Lyons Little Austria needs to add two septic systems to its existing approval—one for the pavilion with washrooms and laundry, another for the caretaker's dwelling. The...
Why This Matters: Live near this campground in Brant County? These septic systems handle wastewater that could affect local groundwater. If you're a neighbour with a private well, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
An RV park with cabins near Thessalon wants to install a new sewage system. The proposal includes two septic tanks and a subsurface disposal bed handling about 13,900 litres of wastewater daily. Ontario's environment ministry is asking for public...
Why This Matters: Live near Big Basswood Lake? This sewage system could affect local water quality. Cottagers and campers in the area should know what's being proposed. If you rely on well water nearby, you'll want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Buckhorn Sand & Gravel wants to renew its permit to spread hauled sewage (septage) on farmland near Trent Lakes. The company spreads waste from septic tanks and portable toilets across 5.35 hectares at 165 Flynn's Road. This is a renewal of an...
Why This Matters: Live near Flynn's Road in Trent Lakes? This permit affects what gets spread on nearby farmland. Septage spreading can cause odours and, if mismanaged, could affect well water. The renewal sets rules on how close spreading can happen to homes and water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Goulet Septic Pumping wants to renew its permit to spread septic tank waste on farmland near Green Valley. The site uses a lagoon and reed filter beds to store and treat sewage from portable toilets and septic systems before spreading it on 17...
Why This Matters: Live near Green Valley or South Glengarry? This site spreads septic waste on farmland close to your community. If you're worried about odours, groundwater, or truck traffic on rural roads, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A lime manufacturing company near Blind River, Ontario wants to remove one kiln and replace a baghouse at their facility. The plant processes limestone and coal, releasing particulates and emissions into the air. This amendment would update their...
Why This Matters: Live near Blind River? This facility releases particulates, nitrogen oxides, and carbon monoxide into the air. The new baghouse could improve air quality—or the changes might affect emissions differently. If you're concerned about what you breathe, this is your chance to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A campground near Varty Lake wants to upgrade its sewage treatment system. The owners are swapping out a smaller pump chamber for a larger one and changing the treatment technology. The overall treatment area would actually shrink.
Why This Matters: Live near Varty Lake or camp at Cedar Crest? This affects how sewage gets treated before it reaches the ground. Proper treatment protects local groundwater and the lake itself.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build homes on a contaminated property in Toronto's east end. The ministry reviewed their risk assessment and is now deciding whether to issue a Certificate of Property Use. This certificate would set rules for how the land can...
Why This Matters: Live near Woodbine Avenue in Toronto's east end? This property at 419-425 Woodbine could become residential housing. The site has contaminated soil, so the certificate would require safety measures like barriers and inspections. Future residents and neighbours should know what protections are in...
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A diesel engine parts factory in Huron Park, Ontario wants to add new manufacturing equipment. The changes would release nitrogen oxides and petroleum solvents into the air. Ontario is deciding whether to approve the permit amendment.
Why This Matters: Live near this factory on Canada Avenue? These new machines would add air pollutants to your neighbourhood. Nitrogen oxides can worsen asthma and smog. If you have concerns about local air quality, now's the time to speak up.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A septic hauling company wants to renew its permit to spread sewage waste on farmland near Trent Lakes, Ontario. The site at 238 County Road 49 would continue surface spreading on about 8 hectares. The permit sets rules for when and how waste can be...
Why This Matters: Live near County Road 49 in Trent Lakes? This permit affects your neighbourhood. Septic waste spreading can cause odours and attract pests if not managed properly. If you rely on a private well, you'll want to know about the setback distances from water sources.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Bio-Bob's Corporation wants to renew its permit to spread hauled sewage (septage from septic tanks and portable toilets) on farmland near Breslau, Ontario. The 12-hectare site uses surface spreading to dispose of waste. The renewal includes rules...
Why This Matters: Live near Breslau? This permit affects what gets spread on farmland in your area. If you get water from a private well nearby, you'll want to know about the setback distances. Odour and truck traffic could also affect neighbours.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A forest products company wants to renew its permit to take water from Pimisi Pond in Calvin, Ontario. They'd pump up to 200,000 litres daily for industrial use, running April through October for the next 10 years. The province rates this as...
Why This Matters: Live near Calvin or get water from a private well in the area? This permit could affect local water levels. The company would draw from Pimisi Pond for nearly half the year. Even low-risk permits can matter to nearby residents.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Natural Resources
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
Durham Building Corporation wants to build temporary sediment basins at a development site on Lily Lake Road in Peterborough. These basins catch dirt and debris from construction before water flows into Jackson Creek. The company needs provincial...
Why This Matters: Live near Lily Lake Road or Jackson Creek? Construction runoff can muddy waterways and harm fish habitat. These basins are meant to prevent that. If you fish, paddle, or just enjoy the creek, you might want to weigh in.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities
Closed
Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (ON)
A developer wants to build a dry stormwater pond to serve a new residential subdivision at 3710 Burnham Street North in Hamilton Township, Ontario. The pond would collect rainwater runoff from the new homes and roads, then release it into an...
Why This Matters: Live near Burnham Street or County Road 18? This project could affect drainage patterns in your area. New subdivisions change how rainwater flows. If the stormwater system isn't designed well, it could mean more flooding or erosion downstream.
Regulations & Permits
Environment & Climate
Housing & Communities