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Home My WebLink AboutThe Huron Expositor, 1986-11-26, Page 8A8 — THE HURON EXPOSITOR, NOVEMBER 26, 1986 WALTON AND AREA Pollution study completed by Maitland Valley Authority A 1986 study of manure management practices and the problem of rural sources of pollut ion has been completed by the Maitland Valley. Conservation Authority. The area under investigation included the Upper Middle Maitland River and Boyle Drain watersheds located between Listowel, Mil- verton and Brussels. The results of the study indicate farm wast es are causing a significant water quality problem, Of a total of 197 water samples taken as part of the study, only four samples met the standard set by the Ministry of the Environment as acceptable surface water quality. ' Bob Fuller, a Resource Techm..'sd with the M. V.C. A. explained the bacteria present in the samples indicates animal waste is the source of the pollution. This ongoing study is part of the Provincial Rural Beaches Management Strategy funded by the Ministry of the Environment and carried out by the Conservation Authority. The program is designed to address the problem of rural sources of pollution primarily related to livestock operations. In addition to the water quality study, the program included visits to livestock operators in• the study area to survey them on their waste management methods and to pass on information on making improvements to wast c management practices. in the water quality study, samples were taken twice weekly at 20 stations in the study area. The average sample taken contained 85 times the M.O.E. standard for fecal coliform bacteria. Standards are set to ensure a level of water quality satisfactory for aquatic life and recreation. INCREASE IN BACTERIA Cattle access sites were also studied by taking samples upstream and downstream of the site. ()n average there was a 50 per cent increase in fecal coliform bacteria in the downstream samples. "The water quality ,problem can be a attributed to a variety of tactors related to manure management," said Mr. Fuller. "Farm waste problems such as runoff from solid manure storages, direct tiling of milkhouse wastes, the application of manure on saturated ground or near streambanks, and cattle access to streams and drains all contribute to the problem. Although the impact of a single farm may appear to be insignificant, the cumulative affect of many operations is a concern," said Mr. Fuller. The M inistry of the Environment initiated the Rural Beaches Program because it was suspected that nnitntinn relafarl to livestock WI_ studies W alton'Correspondent MRS. ALLAN McCALL 887-6677 The Agriculture'and Canadian Industries meeting of the Walton Women's Institute was held in the hall, Wednesday evening with 16 members present and five visitors. ilelen Craig presided for the business, opening with the usual exercises..'+Iargety Huether was the pianist. Helen welcomed the guests and read. an article on farming. Margaret Shortreed read minutes followed by a thank you card from the Huron Day Centre for the Homebound and Grey Twp. The meeting was then turned over to convenor, Margery Huether who read the motto - "A Farmer's Prayer" then intro- duced the guest speaker, Judy Jewitt She put on display the kit that was made by the 'South Huron District of the W .1. It was shown recently at the professional development day. it is to make children aware of farming. The kit was made to develop farm activities through toys resembling equipment used on , the farm. Dolls made up 9 family with four characters, all with given names. There were kits that contained seed samples and soil was contributing to the water quality problems that closed a number of Ontario beaches in past summers, including Goderieh in 1983, FARM ER RESPONSE POSITIVE In the farm visit portion of the study, M,V.C.A. staff visited farmers whose opera- tions were located close to a watercourse. They were asked to complete a questionnaire on their storagearid' handling of farm wastes and their concerns regarding agricultural pollution and water quality. M . V. C. A. staff report that the response of agriculture samples, safety kit, activity cards and envelopes, also writing skills. There are four of these kits in use throughout the county and teachers are finding them very useful in their schools. Leona McDonald thanked Judy for bring- ing all this information to the meeting and presented her with a small remembrance. Helen continued with business. The institute calendars are now available and will sell for $2. Helen gave a report from the area convention she had attended. Marjory Humphries and Leona McDonald also attend- ed from other levels of the institute. The euchre to be held Thursday, starting at 8 p.m. will be convened by Margaret Craig, Marjory Humphries and Maxine Marks, The December meeting is to be a potluck supper at 6:30 p.m. with a gift exchange of $2, Leona McDonald had the tote bag on display that is being sold through the District for $5. Following the Institute grace everyone went to the basement where fruit bread and cheese with a cup of tea was served by Marion Godkin, Ruth Axtmann and Helen Boven. NOVEMBER MEE'T'ING Walton 2 held their meeting at the home of Kathleen Williamson Wednesday evening. farmers to the study has been positive. "We visited about 70 farmers in the study area and received good co-operation," said Mr. Fuller. Mr. Fuller explained the visits also allow farmers to gain technical information and advice. "We make operators aware of the various grant programs available to help fund improvements to their waste management systems. The Ontario Soil Conservation and Environmental Protection Assistance Pro- gram (OSCEPAP), funded by the Ontario Ministry of Agriculture and Food, provides partial grants for improvements," said Mr. Fuller, "The Conservation Authority is stressing practical and cost effective methods of controlling pollution," said Mr. Fuller. "But farmers must take the initiative." During 1987 this study will expand to other sub -basins in the M. V.C.A.'s watershed. The program is expected to continue for 10 years. Livestock operators wishing to receive more information on the management of farm wastes can contact the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority. Canadian industries The devotions were led by Vera McDonald and Margery Ritchie On Remembrance Day. The Topic was given on "The Inner Peace You've Always Wanted" by Norman Vincent Peel. Karen Hoegy presided for the business. The treasurer's report and miscellaneous report were given. Margaret Craig read minutes, Discussion followed on the pur- chase of four teapots and a clock, also on new church dishes. Donations were made to the Callender Nursing Home in Brussels. Church calendars were sold. The quilt display and fowl supper were successes. Dates were given out for coming activities. Several children are interested in going to Toc Alpha this year. Copper money taken and losers will host winners at December meeting. CELEBRATES BIRTHDAY Ken and Judy Shortreed entertained on Friday in honor of Isabelle Shortreed's (Continued on Page A14) Steven Webb conducts service Cranbrook Correspondent MRS. MAC ENGEL 887-6645 Steven Webb, Rockwood, conducted the regular morning service in Knox Presbyter- ian Church on November 16. Flowers were placed in the church, in memory of the late Charles Hudson, Listowel. He was a brother of Mrs. Jack Conley. Mr. and Mrs. Bill Bekker and girls, London, were Sunday visitors with Mr. and Mrs. John Vanass and family. Mr. and Mrs. Lloyd Smith and Mr. and Mrs. Fred Smith spent a day at the Royal Winter Fair, Toronto. The Dart Club began their season on Thursday evening, November 20. New members are welcome and if interested can contact Lloyd Smith. The Foresters are hosting their first euchre on Friday evening, November 28 at 8:30. Ladies please bring lunch. BUSINESS DIRECTORY PHONE: 527-0240 PLUMBING HEATING and ELECTRICAL �d 9. 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