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HomeMy WebLinkAboutHuron Expositor, 2002-04-17, Page 11• News New environmental group to help clean up watershed By Nellie Evans Lakeshore Advance Editor A new body of environmentalists have formed with a goal to cleanup the Canadian side of Lake Huron and the watercourses draining into it. Three, letter -sized pages contain proposals to tackle some of the largest environmental issues from intensive farm operations to faulty septic systems. Proposals include plans to seal abandoned wells; stop the application of liquid manure on farmland by the end of 2004 and plant a buffer zone of trees along watercourses and roads with approval from landowners. But for now, these proposals are simply the result of brainstorming by the group of citizens with no decisions on how to approach them. Eight major projects were launched by the new Lake Huron Watershed Clean -Up Team after its inaugural meeting April 26 in Grand Bend. Spokespersons Klaus Keunecke of Parkhill and Stephanie Donaldson of Grand Bend said the clean-up team, though currently small in numbers, hopes to find success through partnerships with similar focus groups north to Tobermory and south to Sarnia. Water will be the focus of the Grand Bend -based clean- up team which plans to make recommendations on projects and raise public awareness. "Leaving a legacy of healthy water is our goal and toward that end plans.are to address a number of key environmental issues," says a statement from the group. "The ongoing contamination of our waters by surface runoff of chemicals, pesticides and nutrients has to be reduced. Intensive livestock operations and in particnlar the storage and application of liquid manure are clearly not sustainable... "The ongoing groundwater contamination by poorly maintained and disintegrating septic systems is no longer acceptable. The dumping of toxic industrial chemicals and dumping of household chemicals down the drain pollute our waters and more stringent action is necessary. Disposal of septage is a serious problem. "Sooner or later we must wake up and take preventive action. The longer we wait the more severe the health impact and the higher the cost. "We urge citizens and stakeholders in the Lake Huron Watershed of Southwestern Ontario to unite and join us in this venture." Eight projects are titled general environment, publicity/lobbying, runoff/eroson control, intensive livestock operations, septic tank systems, sewage treatment and sewers, industrial water pollution and garbage and sewage sludge disposal with specific goals listed in each one. In response to a question about the goal to stop the application of liquid manure, Keunecke said the group generally feels the liquid manure technology is "flawed" and should be phased out in favor of dry, solid manure. He said there are members who strongly support both sides of the issue from healthy environment to making a living. Three months in the organizational stage, the Lake Huron Watershed Clean -Up Team is headed by founders and steering committee members Donaldson, Keunecke, Pat Donnelly, Mervyn Erb, John Gillespie, Bob Monk, Elizabeth Putherbough, Don Southcott and John Walsh. Most of these people are recognized environmentalists living in the St. Joseph and Grand Bend areas. With news of its launch, the group also announced its farmers Buy Now For The Best Selection of ... USED LAWN and GARDEN EQUIPMENT JD LX176 JD F525 JD LX178 B.C.S. 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AND TAKE NOTICE that any person or agency may appeal to the Ontario Municipal Board in respect of the by-law by filing with the Clerk of the Township of Tuckersmith, not later than the 18th. day of,June. 2001, a notice of appeal setting out the objection to the by-law and the reasons in support of the objection, accompanied by payment of the fee prescribed under the Ontario Municipal Board Act. AMOUNT OF FEE payable on appeal is $125.00. Only individuals, corporations and public bodies may appeal an interim control by-law to the Ontario Municipal Board. A notice of appeal may not be filed on behalf of an unincorporated association or group. However a notice of appeal may be filed in the name of an individual who is a member of the association or the group on its behalf. AN EXPLANATION of the purpose and effect of the by-law, describing the lands to which the by-law applies is contained in the attached by-law. DATED at the Municipality of Huron East this 2nd day of May, 2001. John R. McLachlan, Clerk -Administrator, Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East 72 Main Street South, Seaforth, Ontario. NOK IWO (519-527-0160) SCHEDULE 1 CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST BY-LAW NO. 41-2001 Purpose and Effect: This By-law prohibits: - the establishment of a livestock facility, building or operation, including manure storage facilities, with a capacity of 300 livestock units or greater, or any building if the owner docs not own or have registered agreements of one and one half acre per animal unit, where such livestock operation involves, requires or is designed for a liquid manure system; or - the expansion of an existing livestock facility, building or operation, including manure storage facilities, with a total capacity, after expansion, of 300 livestock units or greater, or any building if the owner does not own or have registered agreements of onc and one half acre per animal unit, where such livestock operation involves, requires or is designed for a liquid manure system. The By-law is in effect until September 19th, 2001. Council may, by By-law, extend the period of time during which the By-law will be in effect, provided that the total period of time docs not exceed two years. As a general prohibition, this By-law applies to all lands in Grey and McKillop Wards within the Municipality of Huron East. THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF HURON EAST BY-LAW 41-2001 Interim Control Intensive Livestock Operations WHEREAS the Municipal Council of the Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East, pursuant to Section 38 (1) of the Planning Act, RSO, 1990, as amended, has passed a resolution directing that a review or study be undertaken in respect of land use planning policies regarding intensive livestock operations; AND WHEREAS Section 38 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended, allows for the passing of an Interim Control By-law prohibiting the use of land, buildings or structures within the Municipality for, or except for, such purposes as are set out in the By-law; AND WHEREAS the Provisional By -Law #16-2000, an Interim Control By -Law was passed for thc former Township of 7Lckersmith, now a Ward of the Municipality of Huron East, with said By -Law being in effect until September 19th, 2001; AND WHEREAS the Council of the Municipality of Huron East is desirous of implementing similar provisions of other rural areas in the Municipality of Iluron East, specifically the Grey and McKillop Wards; NOW THEREFORE, the Council of thc Corporation of the Municipality of Huron East ENACTS AS FOLLOWS: 1. No land, building or structure in the Municipality of Huron East, Grey & McKillop Wards, including land in the General Agriculture (AGI) Zone and Restricted Agriculture (AG2) Zone as shown in Zoning By-law No. 12-1985 for Grey Ward and Zoning By -Law No. 26-1985 for McKillop Ward, as amended, shall be used for the following uses: - the establishment of a new livestock facility, huilding or operation, including manure storage facilities, with a capacity of 300 livestock units or greater, or any building if the owner docs not own or have registered agreements of one and onc half acre per animal unit, where such livestock operation involves, requires or is designed for a liquid manure; - the expansion of an existing livestock facility, huilding or operation, including manure storage facilities, with a total capacity, after expansion, of 300 livestock units or greater, or any building if the owner does not own or have registered agreements of one and one half acre per animal unit, where such livestock operation involves, requires or is designed for a liquid manure system. 2. This By-law shall be in effect until September 19th, 2001, from the date of passing of the By -Law, or until repealed. 3. This By-law shall come into force pursuant to Section 38 of the Planning Act, RSO 1990, as amended. READ a first and second time this 3rd day of April, 2001 ' READ a third time and finally passed this 17th day of April, 2001 Mayor, Lin Steffler Clerk, J.R. McLachlan