Articles for the ‘The Leaky Land Blog’ Category

Napanee Council learns that the environmental threat remains

June 22 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, Uncategorized

The Richmond Landfill site has been closed as a landfill since 2012, though WM still has office space there. Photo by Michelle Dorey Forestell/Kingstonist. Richmond Landfill’s contamination problem resurfaced in the town of Napanee at this week’s council meeting on Tuesday, May 23, 2023. Kingstonist Ian Munro, a long-time member of the Concerned Citizens Committee of Tyendinaga and Environs (CCCTE), made a deputation at... Read more

Citizens oppose WM application based on advice of expert hydrogeologist.

March 6 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

Waste Management (WM) has applied to the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) for approval of an updated Environmental Monitoring Plan(EMP), a Containment Attenuation Zone(CAZ) and a Hydraulic Control System (HCS) at the now-closed Richmond Landfill in the Town of Greater Napanee. The landfill has been leaking toxic leachate for years, putting it out of compliance with... Read more

Leachate Release at WM Richmond Landfill

January 27 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, Uncategorized

On 20 January 2020, Waste Management (WM) issued a Notice to Residents describing a deliberate leachate release which occurred nearly a week earlier on 14 January at the Richmond Landfill site. The notice reported that a driver transporting leachate from the landfill to a temporary storage lagoon was instructed by WM staff to dump the load of approximately 3500 gallons (16,000... Read more

New revelations indicate greater contamination risk

January 8 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

New revelations indicate increased contamination risks to the aquifers and headwaters of the Marysville Creek which flows through Tyendinaga Township and on to Mohawk territory. Due to recent increases in high precipitation events, Waste Management has at times been unable to haul toxic leachate to the sewage treatment plant in Greater Napanee. Instead they have been storing leachate in an... Read more

The book “Fighting Dirty” on the Speaker’s Book Award shortlist

August 10 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

Poh-Gek Forkert’s book that chronicles the battle between our small community and Waste Management Corp has been nominated for the Speaker’s Book Award.Chosen by Now Magazine as one of the “18 must-read books for fall 2017”. Fighting Dirty tells the story of how one small group of farmers, small-town residents, and Indigenous people fought the world’s largest waste disposal company to... Read more

Fundraiser Auction Monday July 30, South Fredricksburgh Hall 1:00pm

July 25 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, Uncategorized

Thanks to the generous donations of supporters of our cause we have put together an interesting collection including furniture and other items to be auctioned off by Neil Lambert at the South Fredricksburgh Hall at 1:00pm on July 30. Please come and invite your friends. The auction of our items will be combined with a sale for Mr Fred Curran of... Read more

Local Provincial candidates state their position on the Richmond Landfill

June 4 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, Uncategorized

Waste management, environmental regulation and enforcement are provincial issues. Permits to expand or create new landfills are issued by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate Change. These laws and regulations are created and maintained by the province. Therefore the position of the provincial politicians is of critical importance. In preparation for the upcoming Provincial Elections and in collaboration with  Chief... Read more

We are holding an AUCTION!

May 15 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

Are you moving or downsizing? The Concerned Citizensare still fundraising until the threat of a mega landfill in Greater Napanee is over.   Please help us reach our goal by donating items to an auction to be held this summer.   We accept: Furniture, china, glass, “collectibles,” newer flat-screen TVs and working laptops – all in good condition.   We cannot accept: Large appliances, mattresses and old computers.   Deadline for collection is June 15th.   Please contact Marilyn Kendall at mkendall321@yahoo.ca or 613-354-1828 to... Read more

“Intervenor funding would help level the plating field” Poh-Gek Forkert

May 3 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

Poh-Gek has written an article for the Centre for Policy Alternatives which describes the challenges communities face when mounting opposition to  projects proposed by wealthy and politically savvy proponents and recommends a solution. The resources available to  community groups are constrained by their lack of finances. Proponents enter the fray with huge potential for financial gain and deep pockets while... Read more

Winners of the “Great Getaway” travel raffle announced

January 11 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog

We are pleased to announce the winners of the “Great Getaway” travel raffle. The draw was held in Lonsdale on Jan 10, 2018. Mike Bossio drew the winning tickets. All proceeds will go to the CCCTE fund for scientific research and expert analyses used in our battle to protect our community and the environment from landfilling hazards. First Prize: $2,000 travel... Read more