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Algonquin Park Brook Trout Populations Threatened

A summary of a presentation delivered to the Muskoka Field Naturalists (MFN) by Bob and Marj Wilton, in Gravenhurst on February 5th, 2015.   Written by John Challis, editor of “Wakerobin”, MFN...

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ORA Concerns with the Energy East Pipeline

Clicking on the Map will allow you to search for release incidents.   by Dr. G. Alan Hepburn, June 2015 In Ontario, the Energy East (EE) pipeline will be a converted 42” diameter gas pipeline.  This...

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The Demise of American Eel….

The Demise of American Eel in the Upper St. Lawrence River, Lake Ontario, Ottawa River and Associated Watersheds: Implications of Regional Cumulative Effects in Ontario Abstract.—American Eel mortality...

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OEB Energy East Consultation and Review – Part 2 – ORA Comments

Based on the information provided by TransCanada (TC) in their application, it is impossible to choose only three areas of primary concern when there are so many pressing issues. ORA is primarily...

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Coordinated Land Use Planning Review – Joint Submission

The campaign engaged thousands of rural and urban residents, and highlighted the need to protect critical agricultural land and water resources inside and outside the provincial plans. It also gave...

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Start of Summer Sparks Urgent Call to Action on Lake Erie Nutrient Crisis –...

Chicago, IL (June 2, 2015) – As the summer season begins around the lakes, more than 50 groups sent a joint letter to the governors and premiers of the Great Lakes states and provinces urging action to...

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Energy East Pipeline – Ontario Water Crossings

Ontario Rivers Alliance is working on a project to map and list all Ontario water crossings that the Energy East Pipeline would place at risk.   The pipeline will intersect with approximately 1174...

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Ontario Provincial Fish Strategy – 2015

Ontario’s fisheries resources are an important part of its biodiversity, and contribute to the province’s economic, social, and environmental well-being.  This document, Ontario’s Provincial Fish...

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Blanche River Part II Order Request – MOECC Decision

  On March 14, 2014, Ontario Rivers Alliance (ORA) submitted a Part II Order request to the Minister of Environment on the Environmental Report for the Marter Township, Blanche River Hydroelectric...

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Inspecting the Springbank Dam gates, Thames River

The City of London inspected the gates of the failed Springbank Dam, on the Thames River, City of London.  Around $ 7 million in upgrades, including the installation of the steel gates that would make...

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