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Waves: The ottawa riverkeeper newsletter

Ottawa Riverkeeper is pleased to present ‘Waves’ – our newly formatted newsletter! Please do not hesitate to send us your feedback and suggestions for what you want to see in the next edition of Waves.

Westmeath Snow Dump

Citizens from Westmeath recently expressed concern to Ottawa Riverkeeper regarding the impact of a snow dump at the Westmeath dock area. Specifically, the citizens were concerned with the impact on the ecological health of the river resulting from runoff. Ottawa Riverkeeper is pleased to report that the Township of the Whitewater Region had already identified the snow dump as an issue and, as a result, had already begun investigating alternative snow disposal options. Ottawa Riverkeeper, MNR and MoE strongly support the township’s efforts to relocate the site. In addition to finding a new home for the snow dump, the township has also offered that they would remove all residual sand and refuse from the area once the snow has melted. For more info, please check our website

Did you know?

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No regulations on snow disposal are available in Ontario. The only document available to the municipalities is the “Guidelines for Snow Disposal and De-icing Operations in Ontario, 1975”, providing direction for the establishment of snow disposal sites taking into consideration the environmental and operational constraints.


Ottawa Riverkeeper was also pleased to inform MNR and MoE that a Riverwatch group had recently been established in the Westmeath area. Ottawa Riverkeeper looks forward to working with this and all Riverwatch groups to protect the glorious Ottawa River.

Chat Falls Boat Bypass

Since 2003 Ottawa Riverkeeper has been voicing our concerns about the proposed boat bypass around the Chats Dam Falls. The proposal has changed significantly over the years, thanks to a strong opposition from local citizen groups and Ottawa Riverkeeper. Originally the plan was to take the bypass through Fitzroy Provincial Park, then the ecologically significant Morris Island Conservation Area, then Willola Beach. Last Wednesday, the City of Ottawa’s contribution voted by City Council triggered the Ontario, Quebec, federal, and Renfrew County governments and Ontario Power Generation to provide the remainder of the funds for the boat bypass from Lavergne Bay to Mohr’s landing. Click here to check Ottawa Riverkeeper’s remaining concerns.

Special Thank You

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Ottawa Triathlon Club organized a talk with Ironman Legend Dave Scott and National Champion Sharon Donnelly in January. Proceeds from the event in the amount of $2,200 were presented to Ottawa Riverkeeper last week by Geordie McConnell, Director of the club. These funds will be used to continue to protect this great Ottawa River watershed for now and for our children.

Our thanks to all of the volunteers, members, and donors who make Ottawa Riverkeeper’s work possible.


If you would like to bring forward an issue, please contact us at keeper@ottawariverkeeper.ca or call us at 1-888-9-KEEPER.

In the future, Waves will be available in English and French.

Ottawa Riverkeeper is a charitable organization,
our business number is 862697059RR0001.