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What's New MOE imposes penalty after chlorine discharge into Lake Huron Owen Sound Sun Times (7/8) Bruce Power will appeal a penalty handed down by the Ministry of the Environment for a chlorine discharge into Lake Huron last January that killed more than 800 fish. EDITORIAL: Clean and healthy The Cornwall Standard Freeholder (7/7) Friends of the St. Clair held a press conference last week to talk about protecting the lakes. At that event, it was said the price tag to clean up the lakes could hit $26 billion. But the return on that investment could be a staggering $75 billion. Avoid Canadian fines; use artificial baits Detroit Free Press (7/6) Ontario regulations make it unlawful to import live minnows into Ontario from any state or province. Ontario is trying to stop new diseases from spreading to inland lakes. Life on Lake Erie Photo Contest Lake Erie Commission (6/30) Amateur photographers and camera buffs age 18 and older are encouraged to enter this year's "Life on Lake Erie" photo contest. The "Life on Lake Erie" photo contest is one of many events planned for Ohio's Coastweeks 2008, which runs September 12-21. Wind power a dilemma for Ontario The Toronto Star (6/30) Trillium Power wants to build a 750-megawatt offshore wind farm about 15 kilometres off the shore of Prince Edward County. That works out to about 150 wind turbines, seen as specks from the shoreline. And there's potential to double that. Ships, trains may provide opportunities The Owen Sound Sun Times (6/27) The provincial government is encouraging development and expansion of the industry and has recently contributed $20,000 towards a "familiarization tour" for cruise ship operators to showcase the Great Lakes as a cruise ship destination, the report said.
General Resources Government of Ontario A starting point to guide you to the many resources available from Ontario's agencies, plus facts about the province's history, culture, natural resources and economy.
Economy Agriculture Issues Ontario Federation of Agriculture The Ontario Federation of Agriculture is currently working on over 100 issues that affect the agricultural community. Canadian Transportation Research Gateway Transport Canada The Canadian Transportation Research Gateway (CTRG) is intended to provide access to evaluated websites, through a single gateway, for researchers, students, government, and industry. Starting a Small Business in Ontario Ontario Ministry of Economic Development, Trade and Tourism Information on legal, taxation, intellectual property and labor regulations.
Environment Conservation Ontario Conservation Ontario is a network of 36 Conservation Authorities of Ontario, community-based environmental organizations dedicated to conserving, restoring, developing and managing natural resources on a watershed basis. Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network Environment Canada The Ecological Monitoring and Assessment Network (EMAN) is made up of linked organizations and individuals involved in ecological monitoring in Canada to better detect, describe, and report on ecosystem changes. Environment Canada, Our Great Lakes Part of Environment Canada's national Green Lane initiative, Our Great Lakes is an index of the agency's Great Lakes programs, publications and databases. Environmental Defence Canada Formerly known as the Canadian Environmental Defence Fund, Environmental Defence Canada protects the environment and human health. Environmental Education Ontario (EEON) Believing that Ontario needs more environmental and ecological education, EEON has set as its task the facilitation, development and implementation of a Strategic Plan for Environmental and Sustainability Education. Great Lakes Institute for Environmental Research (GLIER) University of Windsor GLIER research is currently focused on two interrelated themes; environmental chemistry and toxicology, and conservation and resource management, that assess the impact of multiple stressors on large lakes and their watersheds. Living By Water Project The mission of the Project is "working towards healthier human and wildlife habitat along the shorelines of Canada", and to help shoreline residents obtain information to protect their property, prevent problems like erosion, and protect water quality, fish and wildlife habitat. Nature Conservancy of Canada For over 40 years, the Nature Conservancy of Canada (NCC) has been working to protect Canada’s most threatened natural habitats and the endangered species that call them home. Niagara Parks Commission Tourism information around Niagara Falls and the Niagara River Corridor. Ontario Conserves/ConservAction Ontario Government of Ontario This web site gives Ontarians the opportunity to learn from experts and each other about ways to reduce home energy costs and to preserve and protect our precious natural resources for generations to come. Ontario Nature Federation of Ontario Naturalists Ontario Nature protects and restores natural habitats through research, education and conservation, connecting thousands of individuals and communities with nature. Ontario Society for Environmental Education (OSEE) OSEE is a professional organization whose members are elementary, secondary, and post-secondary teachers, people who teach in outdoor education centres or parks, and people who are involved directly or indirectly with environmental education. Parks of the St. Lawrence Manages recreational areas from Kingston to near the Quebec border. St. Lawrence Centre As the only federal research and development center devoted entirely to the river ecosystem, the St. Lawrence Centre conducts research programs aimed at studying the various ecosystems and keeping the knowledge base about the river up to date. The Lakes of Canada Canada's Aquatic Environments Physical attributes and watershed characteristics of the 10 largest lakes in Canada and selected others. Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) TRCA's mission is to work with their partners to ensure that The Living City is built upon a natural foundation of healthy rivers and shorelines, greenspace and biodiversity, and sustainable communities.
Tourism The Great Lakes Circle Tour Ride along on the 6,500-mile Great Lakes Circle Tour: a scenic, international road system connecting the five Great Lakes and the St. Lawrence River! For new visitors to the region, this online travel guide offers informational maps, road routes and estimated mileages, and links to major cities, camping and recreation areas, and natural attractions. Fish Ontario Ontario Out of Door Magazine Lake Ontario Waterfront Trail Waterfront Regeneration Trust Stretching 218 miles (350 km) along the shore of Lake Ontario, the Waterfront Trail integrates ecological health, economic vitality and a sense of community. Ontario Explorer Part of the CanExplore network This application offers a complete map-based tour of the province of Ontario, highlighting tourism and travel activities. Travel Ontario Government of Ontario Links to travel and tourism information in Ontario.
Related Resources GLIN: Lake Erie GLIN: Lake Huron GLIN: Lake Ontario GLIN: Lake Superior GLIN: St. Lawrence River and Seaway
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