The government of Ontario recently released a set of technical guidelines associated with the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act. Paul Norris, President of the Ontario Waterpower Association (OWA) says “These new Guidelines are a major step forward for dam owners and developers in Ontario and represent more than a decade of effort by the OWA and other organizations.”
The policy decision notice announcing the release of the Administrative Guide for the Lakes and Rivers Improvement Act and the series of technical bulletins and best management practices can be accessed by going to the link www.ontario.ca/environmentalregistry and searching the Registry Number 011-1306.