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The Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance (GSWA) is committed to protecting and improving water quality within the City of Greater Sudbury. GSWA advocates for healthy watersheds through best management practices and natural infrastructure.  We represent a number of Stewardship groups who are members of the GSWA and support their efforts to create awareness of the importance of conservation and environmental endevours. 

Visit our BLOG page to see latest news including Community Information Release on High Salt Levels in Area lakes, winter traction aids plus meeting minutes etc. 

 The GSWA is proud to be coming into its 12th year leading and collaborating in many initiatives:

  • Hosted water-quality educational events like Milfoil Madness, Septic Social & Our Salt Forum
  • Advocated for the City of Greater Sudbury (CGS)’s phosphorus management by-law
  • Continuing to work on methods to control Eurasian Water Milfoil
  • Worked closely with CGS Watershed Advisory Committee & Environmental Initiatives staff on 3 information sheets for public distribution – Invasive Species, Responsible Ice Fishing & Salt Use.
  • Provided input to the Budget Process, Official Plan and Water & Wastewater Management Plan
  • Worked on survey of salt levels in drinking water from Ramsey Lake
  • Planning expert forum on water quality issues (see above)
  • New: Our many months of winter weather ice and snow present many challenges for drivers and pedestrians.  No one wants to harm the environment with De-Icers and Traction Aids.  GSWA has compiled a list of these products for your information.  Of course it is always recommended to drive and walk with caution  A pdf version of the guide for printing, posting and distribution can be found here: GSWA Jan 2021 Decision Aid to Ice Melts and Traction Aids

Troubled Waters Forum Update: The Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance arranged for an on-line 2021 Forum entitled “Troubled Waters” which featured presentations by five internationally recognized research experts and they can be accessed on the GSWA YouTube channel: 

https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCrTWZC0BAAFzHkCptbJUeFQ

Water Quality Study Updates: 

Sudbury enjoys Subwatershed Studies completed:  For detailed information on the two subwatershed studies, Junction Creek and Ramsey Lake supported by the province which were released after several years you can click on this link: https://www.greatersudbury.ca/live/environment-and-sustainability1/lake-health/watershed-study/ and examine the reports.

Your can view combined submissions as of April 2020 for the Ramsey Lake Subwatershed study by the GSWA, The Minnow Lake Restoration Group, Coalition for a Liveable Sudbury, Vermilion River Stewardship and from two citizens by clicking this link: http://gswa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/Ramsey-Watershed-Study-Submissions.pdf

Comments on the Junction Creek Subwatershed Study and Stormwater Master Plan by the Junction Creek Stewardship Committee, The Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance and The Coalition for a Livable Sudbury can be accessed by clicking this link:http://gswa.ca/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/Comments-Junction-Creek-Sudy.pdf

 

GSWA meetings are attended by member groups and interested public are also invited.  A copy of our constitution can be found on the “About Us” page.  Visit our BLOG page to see latest news – meeting minutes etc.