Applications are being accepted until August 4, 2023 to fill two vacancies for public interest representatives on the Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee.
The term of office will begin in September 2023 and last about 4 years, with the possibility of renewal.
The Lake Erie Region Source Protection Committee guides the collaborative process for developing and updating municipal drinking water source protection plans for four source protection areas within the Lake Erie Region: Grand River, Long Point Region, Catfish Creek and Kettle Creek.
This process involves identifying sources of municipal drinking water and the threats to both water quality and quantity; developing programs and policies that will reduce the risks to drinking water sources; and reporting on the implementation. This work is done under the Ontario Clean Water Act, 2006.
There are 24 members on the committee:
Committee members are obligated to attend regular meetings, to participate fully, and work cooperatively and positively with other members towards achieving solutions.
The application form and more information on the eligibility and duties of committee members can be found at www.sourcewater.ca/SPC
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Cam Linwood, GRCA Supervisor, Strategic Communications
Phone 519-621-2763 x2251 | Email clinwood@grandriver.ca
Shari Dahmer, Source Protection Program Manager, Lake Erie Source Protection Region
Phone 519-621-2763 ext. 2303 | Email sdahmer@grandriver.ca