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TABLE 3.1.1: SUMMARY OF ACTS AND GUIDELINES Level of Name of Management Tool: Type of Government Act/Regulation/Policy/Guideline/Program Tool Purpose Federal Department of the Environment Act Act Establishes the department of the Environment and sets forth the various powers and responsibilities of the minister. Federal Fisheries Act (I) Act Purpose is to protect fish habitat. The Act deals with the discharge of deleterious substances into waters used by fish, and any harmful alteration and disruption of fish habitat. Food and Drug Act Act This Act applies to all food, drugs, cosmetics and medical devices sold in Canada, whether manufactured in Canada or imported. Migratory Birds Convention Act (1994)(I) Act Protects migratory birds from indiscriminate harvesting; affects timing of construction or habitat clearing. Species at Risk Act Act Protection of species at risk. Pest Control Products Act Act An Act to regulate products used for the control of pests and the organic functions of plants and animals. National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy Act Act An Act to establish the National Round Table on the Environment and the Economy. Provincial Pesticide Residue Compensation Act Act An Act to provide compensation to farmers whose agricultural products are contaminated by pesticide residue. Species at Risk Act Protects wildlife species at risk, including species-specific recovery plans. Canada/Ontario Agreement Respecting Great Lakes Basin Ecosystems. Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Aquatic Life Canadian Water Quality Guidelines for the Protection of Agricultural Water Uses Guidelines for Canadian Drinking Water Quality Guidelines for Canadian Recreational Water ISO 1400/EMS A Framework for Guiding Habitat Rehabilitation in Great Lakes Areas of Concern (2004, EC/CWS, OMNR, OME) (D) Guideline Since 1971, Canada-Ontario Agreements Respecting the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem have guided the Parties in their work to improve the environmental quality of the Basin. Guideline The Canadian Water Quality Guidelines consist of a set of recommended “safe limits” for various polluting substances in raw (untreated) drinking water, recreational water, water used for agricultural and industrial purposes, and water supporting aquatic life. They are designed to protect and enhance the quality of water in Canada. The guidelines apply only to inland surface waters and ground waters and not to estuarine and marine waters. Guideline The Canadian Water Quality Guidelines consist of a set of recommended “safe limits” for various polluting substances in raw (untreated) drinking water, recreational water, water used for agricultural and industrial purposes, and water supporting aquatic life. They are designed to protect and enhance the quality of water in Canada. The guidelines apply only to inland surface waters and ground waters and not to estuarine and marine waters. Guideline To provide a national guideline for the protection of drinking water. Guideline To provide a national guideline for the protection of recreational waters used for primary contact recreation such as swimming, windsurfing and water skiing and for secondary contact recreation activities including boating and fishing. Guideline ISO is a non-governmental organization established in 1947. The mission of ISO is to promote the development of standardization and related activities in the world with a view to facilitating the international exchange of goods and services, and to developing co-operation in the spheres of intellectual, scientific, technological and economic activity. Guidelines Watershed-based suggested guidelines for rehabilitation of forest, wetlands, riparian habitat. Intended de-listing of Areas of Concern. Cleanup Fund Program Initiated in 1990 as part of the federal Great Lakes Action Plan, the Cleanup Fund represents a significant part of Canada’s commitment to restore the Great Lakes Basin Ecosystem as outlined in the 1987 Protocol to the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement between Canada and the United States (GLWQA). Bill 127, Ontario Water Resources Amendment Act (Water Source Protection), 2002 Act The Bill amends the Ontario Water Resources Act in regard to the availability and conservation of Ontario water resources. Specifically, the Bill requires the Director to consider the Ministry of Environment’s statement of environmental values when making any decision under the Act. The Bill also requires that municipalities and conservation authorities are notified of applications to take water that, if granted, may affect their water sources or supplies. March 2008 95 Fort Erie Creeks Watershed Plan General Report (105116)
TABLE 3.1.1: SUMMARY OF ACTS AND GUIDELINES Level of Name of Management Tool: Type of Government Act/Regulation/Policy/Guideline/Program Tool Purpose Provincial Clean Water Act (2006) Act To protect the quantity and quality of water in aquifers, rivers and lakes, through development of collaborative locally-driven, science-based protection plans. Drainage Act Act Provides for the regulation of drainage practices in Ontario. Endangered Species Act (1990) Act Provides for the conservation, protection, restoration and propagation of species of flora and fauna in Ontario that are threatened with extinction. Environmental Assessment Act (199) Act The purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection, conservation and wise management of the environment. Environmental Protection Act Act The purpose of this Act is to provide for the protection and conservation of the natural environment. R.S.O. 1990, c. E.19, s.3. Farming and Food Protection Act (1998) Act The Act is intended to ensure that farmers can carry out normal farm practices without fear of nuisance complaints or unnecessarily restrictive by-laws. Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act (1997) Act The new Fish and Wildlife Conservation Act came into force as of January 1, 1999. The Act enables the Ministry of Natural Resources (MNR) to provide sound management of the province’s fish and wildlife well into the next century. It replaces the Game and Fish Act, that last underwent major changes in 1980. Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act (1990) Act The Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act gives the Ministry of Natural Resources the mandate to manage water-related activities, particularly in the areas outside the jurisdiction of Conservation Authorities. Municipal Act Act The Municipal Act sets forth regulations in regard to the structuring of municipalities in Ontario. Niagara Parks Commission (MOT) Act The Niagara Parks Act enables the Niagara Parks Commission to regulate the use of the parks, providing for protection and preservation of the Property of the Commissioner. Nutrient Management Act (OMAF) (2002) Act As part of the Ontario government’s Clean Water Strategy, the Nutrient Management Act provides for province-wide standards to address the effects of agricultural practices on the environment, especially as they relate to land-applied materials containing nutrients. Ontario Water Resources Act Act The Ontario Water Resource Act deals with the powers and obligations of the Ontario Clean Water Agency, as well as an assigned provincial officer, who monitors and investigates any potential problems with regards to water quality or supply. There are also extensive sections on Wells, Water Works, and Sewage works involving their operation, creation and other aspects. Pesticides Act Act The Ontario Pesticides Act establishes a classification system for pesticides and regulates the licensing of vendors and persons employed as applicators of pesticides, the storage and disposal of pesticides, and the requirements for notification of pesticide use. Places to Grow Act (2005) Act To enable decisions about growth to be made in ways that sustain a robust economy, strong communities, healthy environment and a culture of conservation. Provincial Planning Act (D) Act The purposes of this Act is to promote sustainable economic development in a healthy natural environment Public Lands Act Act Safe Drinking Water Act (MOE) (2002) Act As recommended by Commissioner O’Connor, the government has passed a Safe Drinking Water Act, which expands on existing policy and practice and introduces new features to protect drinking water in Ontario. Its purpose is the protection of human health through the control and regulation of drinking-water systems and drinking-water testing and provides legislative authority to implement 50 of the 93 recommendations made in Commissioner O’Connor’s Part Two Report. Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) Bill of Rights On February 15, 1994, the Environmental Bill of Rights (EBR) took effect and the people of Ontario received an important new tool to help them protect and restore the natural environment. While the Government of Ontario retains the primary responsibility for environmental protection, the EBR provides every resident with formal rights to play a more effective role. March 2008 96 Fort Erie Creeks Watershed Plan General Report (105116)
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FORT ERIE CREEKS - WATERSHED PLAN M
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS Section Page No.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS GENERAL REPORT AP
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1.3 Administration This study has b
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2. WATERSHED AREA CHARACTERIZATION
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sediment and topographic breaks. In
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The make up of the Halton Till and
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Any modest level of additional grou
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NPCA Groundwater Study did delineat
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oundary under the Drainage Act. The
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The majority of the urban areas of
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groups. A soil map based on the hyd
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Baker Creek TABLE 2.2.5: Con’t SU
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Creek and Baker Creek have higher u
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Location Node TABLE 2.2.8: FREQUENC
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RiverCAD TM has been used to develo
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Culvert ID Watersheds TABLE 2.3.1:
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Culvert ID Watersheds TABLE 2.3.1:
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agricultural purposes prior to 1955
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fields. Due to the scale and qualit
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were constructed between 1978 and 2
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level survey of the site extending
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Field Investigations 2.5.2 Work Act
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Marginal Habitat: those fisheries h
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Page 63 and 64: • Percent of interior forest: >10
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Page 85 and 86: Site ID Date Alkalinity Aluminum Am
Page 93 and 94: A review of the NPCA water quality
Page 95 and 96: TABLE 2.7.1 SUMMARY OF ANNUAL CONTA
Page 97 and 98: The Lake Erie Shoreline Management
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Page 105 and 106: Level of Government Regional Level
Page 107 and 108: The Clean Water Protection Act 2006
Page 109 and 110: 3.1.3 Stream Morphology It is NPCA
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Page 115 and 116: TABLE 3.1.3: SUMMARY OF POLICIES, S
Page 117 and 118: e) To ensure the preservation of La
Page 119 and 120: • Prevent installation of barrier
Page 121 and 122: Targets: • Priority to long-term
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Page 125 and 126: Watershed / Subcatchment TABLE 4.1.
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Page 129 and 130: Watershed Damage Location NPCA Floo
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Page 133 and 134: potentially increase the erosion in
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Page 145 and 146: Similar to other Fort Erie Creeks,
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Page 149 and 150: In order to summarize the findings
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Regional Municipality of Niagara ca
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• Maintain existing shading veget
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d) Restoration of the slough mosaic
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‣ Enhancement for subwatersheds w
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and value of the stream system. The
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If there is no registered floodplai
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TABLE 5.3.1: INTEGRATED WATERCOURSE
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communities in natural channels wit
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TABLE 5.3.5: INTEGRATED RATING OF T
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TABLE 5.3.7: INTEGRATED RATING OF T
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% wetland % original wetland** TABL
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TABLE 5.3.11: INTEGRATED RATING OF
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TABLE 5.3.13: INTEGRATED RATING OF
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5.4 Local Subwatershed Opportunitie
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ase conditions have almost eliminat
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c) Confirm and/or refine wetland bo
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• Kraft Drain north of Dominion R
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REACH NAME TABLE 5.4.3: PLANNING LE
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TABLE 5.4.6: SUMMARY OF LOCAL OPPOR
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TABLE 5.4.10: SUMMARY OF LOCAL OPPO
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TABLE 5.4.14: SUMMARY OF LOCAL OPPO
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Watercourses (erosion, fisheries) T
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In addition to the priority assigne
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TABLE 6.1.2: SUMMARY OF PRIORITIZED
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TABLE 6.1.6: SUMMARY OF PRIORITIZED
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TABLE 6.1.10: SUMMARY OF PRIORITIZE
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Cost Summary Each of the subwatersh
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In terms of water quality, the NPCA
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REFERENCES American Forests, 1999.
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Kingston, M.S. and E.W. Presant. 19
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GLOSSARY OF TERMS Alluvial Soil Sed
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Enhancement Strategies and actions
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Hydraulics Science pertaining to fl
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Off-line Stormwater infrastructure
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Settlement Area In the Fort Erie Cr
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ECA EIS EMC END EPA FEC FRC HEC-RAS
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