ABMV en-ushttp://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/ ABMV - News Proposed assessment reports sent to Minister http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=161 Proposed assessment reports for the Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield source protection areas have been submitted by the respective source protection authorities to the Ontario Minister of the Envi... 1275624000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=161 Province funds more landowner work near wells http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=160 Ontario helps people in Ausable Bayfield, Maitland Valley areas take action to protect local drinking water sourcesMcGuinty government continues to invest in safeguarding drinking water  &nb... 1275364800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=160 Proposed assessment reports available http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=159 Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee approves proposed assessment reports Reports are posted for public review        The Ausable Bayfield Maitl... 1274932800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=159 Proposed Assessment Reports now posted http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=158 Proposed Assessment Reports are now posted and available for download by clicking the Assessment Report tab.  A copy of the May 4th notice is also posted on that page with details about how to re... 1273032000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=158 Residential survey available online http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=156 The residential survey which has been distributed to residential property owners is available online. The survey link can be found on our Assessment Reports page or by clicking the following link: h... 1267419600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=156 Public will be able to attend meeting — even if they're out of the area http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=155 Web-based meeting to include presentation, chance for questions via computer or phone Dozens of people have already attended public meetings in person over the past two months to comment on draft pro... 1266469200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=155 March 26 deadline for comments on provincial source protection plans regulations document http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=154 On January 25, 2005, the Regulation Proposal Notice for the regulatory components to support the development and implementation of source protection plans under the Clean Water Act, 2006, were posted ... 1264482000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=154 Committee invites public to review draft proposed assessment reports at meetings http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=153 Sx public meetings organized in region between January and March — Assessment Reports are second main task for local committee       Members of the public have si... 1263531600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=153 Public meetings scheduled on draft proposed assessment reports http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=149 January 5, 2010 Six public meetings in the region are being held for members of the public to review and inspect draft proposed assessment reports. Members of the public are invited to attend, and p... 1262667600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=149 NOTICE: Draft Proposed Assessment Reports available for inspection, public meetings scheduled http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=150 NOTICE Date of Notice: January 5, 2010 as per Ontario Regulation 287/07, Section 15. (1) — Clean Water Act, 2006 Draft Proposed Assessment Reports Available for Inspection, Public Meetings Sch... 1262667600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=150 NOTICE: Public meetings scheduled http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=148 NOTICE: Draft proposed assessment reports for the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley source protection areas are now available for inspection at the offices of the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Vall... 1259816400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=148 Close to 50 attend meetings for businesses http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=147 Close to 50 people attended three meetings held in the region in 2009 for owners of business properties. The meetings were held in Brussels (Nov. 19), Harriston (October 15) and Palmerston (March 26)... 1253160000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=147 Open Well draws 42 people http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=146 There were 42 interested people who braved inclement weather to attend the Open Well event at Carriage Lane well in Bayfield on August 28. The event was the latest in a popular series of public event... 1251864000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=146 Working groups invited to review rough drafts of Assessment Reports http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=145 Working Group members are invited to come out to review and comment on the draft Assessment Reports.  The draft Assessment Reports are prepared by Source Protection Committee to identify vulnerab... 1251691200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=145 CBC broadcaster praises local participation http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=142 DATE OF ISSUE: June 25, 2009 Science journalist praises community efforts to protect water Award-winning broadcaster Bob McDonald draws 220 people to presentation      ... 1246507200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=142 Working groups present policy suggestions to SPC http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=143 DATE OF ISSUE: June 26, 2009 Community working group members present policy suggestions to Source Protection Committee More than 75 members of the public complete in-depth water protection program&n... 1246507200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=143 Source Protection Planning discussion paper now posted http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=141 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has posted a discussion paper on requirements for the content and preparation of source protection plans. The announcement has been posted on the Environm... 1246248000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=141 Municipal Hazardous or Special Waste (MHSW) Program http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=140 The proper disposal of waste is a very important task, especially when dealing with hazardous waste which can be a threat to both human health and the environment.  By managing hazardous waste an... 1245297600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=140 Terms of Reference approved http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=139 The Ontario Minister of the Environment has approved the Terms of Reference documents for the Ausable Bayfield Source Protection Area and the Maitland Valley Source Protection Area. These work plans w... 1244520000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=139 Award-winning broadcaster to speak here http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=138 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE   Date of issue: May 8, 2009 Award-winning CBC broadcaster Bob McDonald coming to our region to speak on water, air protection      One... 1242014400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=138 Province announces $839,140 in stewardship http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=137 FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE    Date of issue: April 25, 2009Province of Ontario providing $839,140 in new funding in region for stewardship projects to protect drinking water2008 funding... 1240459200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=137 Thanks to public for attending, calling http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=136 Our public outreach is not over! Saturday, May 2 is the date of our next Experts call-in radio show and online programme, in addition to a number of events being planned for our local, multi-stakehold... 1239076800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=136 Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program Review — Looking Ahead Consultation Form http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=135 As the Source Protection Planning Process progresses, the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program must change to align and adapt to its needs. In the third and fourth year of the stewardship progra... 1232946000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=135 Public and Sector Outreach Events Scheduled for the New Year http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=134 A number of public and sector outreach events have been scheduled for the New Year by Source Protection Planning and the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program for the Ausable Bayfield Maitland va... 1231736400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=134 Project calls for proposals for review of communications http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=133 Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region has issued a Request for Proposals (RFP) for a Review of Project Communication with Public. The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Vall... 1231131600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=133 New SPC rep for agriculture named http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=132 DATE OF ISSUE: December 19, 2008       The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee (SPC) has a new representative for the agriculture ... 1229662800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=132 Assessment Report technical rules posted http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=131 The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has posted Assessment Report technical rules for the preparation of the risk assessment report. The decision has been posted on the Environmental Bill of Right... 1228453200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=131 Agriculture vacancy available on Source Protection Committee http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=130     The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region has a vacancy on its Source Protection Committee for a member to represent Agriculture. The Ausable Bayfield and M... 1227070800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=130 Conference features Ontario Drinking Water Inspector http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=129 About 70 people, including members of local, multi-stakeholder community working groups in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region, attended a day-long event in Holmesville ... 1226898000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=129 Source Protection Stewardship goes on the air http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=128 On November 8/08, Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Stewardship took to the air on the AM 920 Experts Show with host Jeff Norgate.  The topic of discussion was the avai... 1226466000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=128 Working Group schedule posted http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=127 A revised schedule of meeting dates has been posted for local, multi-stakeholder community working groups in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region. For copi... 1221451200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=127 Proposed Terms of Reference approved, now available for viewing and comment http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=125 The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee  approved, on July 30, 2008, a Proposed Terms of Reference to be submitted to the Ontario Minister of the Environment. This work p... 1217908800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=125 Bruce Davidson, of Walkerton, brings home human, financial costs of not protecting water http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=124 The human and financial costs of not protecting our drinking water sources are far too great, according to a speaker at Port Blake on Wednesday. Bruce Davidson, of the Water Guardians Network and Con... 1214971200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=124 Draft regulations and technical rules for Assessment Reports posted online http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=122 The Clean Water Act, 2006 requires the preparation of Assessment Reports that assess the vulnerability of drinking water sources and threats to those sources, as well as the preparation of Source Prot... 1213934400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=122 The first public comment period is now over http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=118 The 35-day public comment period on the Draft Proposed Terms of Reference is now over. All comments received will be reviewed by the Source Protection Committee at their next meeting and they will mak... 1213156800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=118 Public Comment Period ends on June 10, 2008 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=117 ... 1212120000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=117 Draft Proposed Terms of Reference Available to the Public http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=116 The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee has completed their draft proposed Terms of Reference. This document is now available to the public during a 35-day comment period whic... 1210132800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=116 Draft Proposed Terms of Reference now developed http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=112 The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Committee has prepared a Draft Proposed Terms of Reference (ToR) based on input from local municipalities. The document is now a... 1207627200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=112 Newsletters delivered to close to 50,000 properties http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=111 Four-page, newspaper-style newsletters were distributed to close to 50,000 properties and residences in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region in February and March. If you have... 1206417600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=111 More than 100 local people join working groups to help protect municipal drinking water sources http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=110        Close to 100 people have joined working groups to protect municipal drinking water sources in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region.&n... 1204002000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=110 Source Protection Project seeks members for working groups http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=108 The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Committee (SPC) is establishing six local, multi-stakeholder working groups in February of 2008. The local groups would help provide input and lo... 1195794000 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=108 Municipal Subcommittee Announced http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=107 A Municipal Subcommittee (MSC) is being developed in the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Source Protection Region to assist the new Source Protection Committee (SPC) in its work develop... 1194325200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=107 First SPC Meeting Held http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=106 Ontario's first planning committee to protect municipal sources of drinking water under the Clean Water Act held its inaugural meeting on Thursday, October 25 in Exeter. The Ausable Bayfield Maitland... 1193716800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=106 Source Protectiuon Stewardship Program Launched for ABMV Region http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=104 The Source Protection Program has recently been launched in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Region. This program is aimed at landowners whose property is within or extends into an area 100 metres... 1192161600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=104 SP Committee Announced http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=102 The newly-formed Source Protection Committee (SPC) was introduced to the public at a press conference held by the ABMV SP Region yesterday in Clinton.  The Committee can now move forward in devel... 1191470400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=102 Meet & Greet Invitation http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=101 Bill Weber, Chair of the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Joint Management Committee has extended the following invitation to the public:I am pleased to invite you, on behalf of the Ausable Bayfield a... 1191297600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=101 Meet and Greet - Source Protection Committee Chair http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=100 The Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Source Protection Authorities would like to invite the public to a ‚ÄòMeet and Greet‚Äô with the newly-appointed Chair of the Source Protection Committee, Larr... 1191211200 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=100 New Source Protection Committee (SPC) Chair named http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=97 The Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Drinking Water Source Protection Region announced on Tuesday that Minister of the Environment Laurel Broten has named Laurence (Larry) Brown as Chair of the Drinki... 1188273600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=97 Committee Change Expands Representation http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=92 The Public at Large will have an additional seat on the Drinking Water Source Protection Committee as a result of the confirmation of a change in the committee composition.  Instead of receiving ... 1187668800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=92 Clean Water Act Guides Available http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=91 Two new guides concerning the newly proclaimed Clean Water Act, 2006, have been added to our Downloads area.  "Guidance on Areas and Regions Regulations" and "Guidance on Source Protection Commit... 1184644800 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=91 Clean Water Act links added http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=88 New Ontario Ministry of the Environment web links have been added to our links page.  These links provide access to a broad range of information regarding the Clean Water Act, 2006.  From ge... 1183694400 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=88 Clean Water Act 2006 Proclaimed Into Force http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=86 July 3, 2007:  Ontario Minister of the Environment Laurel Broten announced today that the Clean Water Act, 2006, has been proclaimed into force and that the first phase of regulations under the A... 1183521600 http://www.sourcewaterinfo.on.ca/content/news.php?storyRef=86