rap presentation yc 28,3, 2013
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Lake Superior
Jim Bailey Remedial Action Plan Coordinator for
Thunder Bay & Nipigon Bay
Remedial Action Plan Office Room RC – 3000, Lakehead University
Thunder Bay Harbour
Great Lakes “Areas of Concern”
Lake Superior Areas of Concern
Impairments
Who are we?
Remedial Action Plan Team
TEAM
Environment Canada
Ontario Ministry of
the Environment
Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources
Lakehead University
Lakehead University
Ontario Ministry of
Natural Resources
Environment Canada
Ontario Ministry of
the Environment
Public Advisory Committee
• Industry • Environment • Municipal • Education • Sport fishing • Public
Red Rock Marina
Red Rock Marina: Habitat Features
Red Rock Marina: Habitat Features
What do we do?
• Restore and protect Lake Superior • Address environmental impairments • Raise awareness of environmental issues in the
Thunder Bay Harbour • Ensure two-way communication between
government and public • Cooperate with government agencies and other
organizations to implement environmental restoration projects
• Provide PAC input/local perspective for restoration plans
Objectives
Sanctuary Island: T Bay Harbour
• Plan with government agencies and the PAC how best to address impairments
• Meet regularly with government agencies • Hold regular PAC meetings • Meet with municipal leaders/staff, as required • Media outreach /Public outreach • Engage other organizations to assist in implementing
change • Lakehead Region Conservation Authority • Thunder Bay Harbour Commission • International Joint Commission
Day-to-day tasks
Who provides financial support?
• Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement • Environment Canada • Ontario Ministry of the Environment • Ontario Ministry of Natural
Resources
Financial support
Where has RAP been?
Projects completed to:
• Restore degraded/lost fish habitat
• Address “hardened shoreline”
• Address storm water management
• Address contaminated sediment
Where are we now?
Problems have been addressed:
Where are we going?
Problems have been addressed:
• Mercury contaminated sediment
• Near: • Shipyards • Site of former Abitibi,
Cascades, Superior Fine Papers mill
• Approximately 3 hectares or 7.5 acres in size
Thunder Bay North Harbour
Northern Wood
Peninsula Harbour
Peninsula Harbour
Peninsula Harbour
Peninsula Harbour
Peninsula Harbour
How can you help?
• Be aware • Ensure strong participation by the Thunder Bay grain
industry
• As the largest industry utilizing Thunder Bay Harbour… • Advocate for clear, open communication
• Maintain pressure on involved agencies/industry for cleanup
• Ensure plans are practical • In the best interests of those who earn their living from the
harbor
How can you help?
North Harbour Risk Assessment Presentation
7 P.M., April 10th ATAC Building Room 5035
Lakehead University (Free Parking)
• Be aware • Be Involved • Make your
voice heard
Thank you
Questions?
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