Archive for the Studies Category

Lower Vermilion Source Water Quality Monitoring Project, by Vermilion River Stewardship

On April 9, 2018   /   Algae, Concerns, Drinking Water, Media, Phosphorus, Presentations, Road Salt, Septic Systems, Stormwater, Studies, Wastewater, Water Quality, Water Quality  

A presentation made at the GSWA General Meeting on Monday, 9 April 2018 – by Sheri Johnson and Linda Heron:

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Road Salt Contamination – Ramsey Lake Sub-Watershed Study

On September 16, 2017   /   Concerns, Developments, Road Salt, Second Avenue, Studies, Transportation Study, Watershed Studies  

The Greater Sudbury Watershed Alliance is concerned that the rising levels of sodium and chloride, elements of road salt, in Ramsey Lake may not be given the attention deserved. It is widely recognized that increased levels of sodium can have a detrimental effect on human health, and that elevated levels of chloride can adversely affect aquatic life.

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City of Greater Sudbury 2016-2017 Budget

On October 21, 2016   /   Algae, Concerns, Input to City, Invasive Species, Phosphorus, Road Salt, Stormwater, Wastewater, Water Quality, Watershed Studies  

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Greater Sudbury Watershed Studies – GSWA to Paul Javor

On March 17, 2016   /   Concerns, Developments, Studies, Watershed Studies  

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Watershed Study Funding and Parking at Old St. Joe’s, to City Council

On March 8, 2016   /   Concerns, Developments, Road Salt, St. Joe's Parking, Studies, Water Quality, Watershed Studies  

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City of Greater Sudbury 2015 Budget Input – GSWA

On January 13, 2015   /   Concerns, Input to City, Media, Presentations, Stormwater, Studies, Water Quality, Watershed Studies  

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City of Greater Sudbury 2014 Budget Input

On November 4, 2014   /   Concerns, Input to City, Media, Presentations, Studies, Water Quality, Watershed Studies  

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Stormwater Management Planning & Design – Ramsey Lake

On September 30, 2013   /   Concerns, Developments, Second Avenue, Stormwater, Studies, Water Quality, Watershed Studies  

It would seem that no one storm water management system can effectively protect Ramsey Lake from all storm water pollutants. As a consequence, the GSWA would like to suggest that the following ideas be considered:

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