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
Posts Tagged ‘Dump’
Citizens oppose WM application based on advice of expert hydrogeologist.
March 6 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog
New revelations indicate greater contamination risk
January 8 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land BlogNew 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
Fundraiser Auction Monday July 30, South Fredricksburgh Hall 1:00pm
July 25 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, UncategorizedThanks 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, UncategorizedWaste 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 BlogAre 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 BlogPoh-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 BlogWe 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
Trump’s EPA Nominee and WM Retained Witness Withdraws
December 14 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land Blog, UncategorizedMichael Dourson was retained by Waste Management (WM) to appear at as an expert witness at the Environmental Review Tribunal. At the tribunal he testified that 1,4 Dioxane was safe at concentrations 300 times that recommended by the CCCTE witness Dr. Poh-Gek Fohkert. After hearing Dr. Fohkert’s testimony and Dourson’s answers to questions poised by environmental lawyer Rick Lindgren the... Read more
A Garden Party, Book Launch and Fundraiser
December 14 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land BlogThe following article was published in the Scoop’s December 2017/ January 2018 edition. A Garden Party, Book Launch and Fundraiser By Jeff Whan It was one of those magical fall days when the air is crisp and clear, the sun is warm, and the colours provide the backdrop. We were gathered at the glorious SpindleTree Gardens in the Orangery to celebrate the arrival... Read more
Garden Party, Book Launch, Fundraiser a resounding success!
October 15 | Posted by Jeff | The Leaky Land BlogThe venue is the gorgeous Spindle Tree Gardens. Thanks to Barry Lovegrove for the beautiful photographs and David Maracle for his evocative music… oh and thanks to our team that made this happen and all of our volunteers, donors and attendees. We raised over $14,000. And a special thanks to Carolyn Butts for her partnership in pulling this together in... Read more
