CAMBRIDGE – The Lake Erie Source Protection Committee is seeking volunteers to fill two vacancies for public interest representatives.
Applications will be accepted until Aug. 4, and the term of office will begin in September.
The term lasts about four 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:
– seven municipal representatives to represent the 52 municipalities in the Lake Erie Source Protection Region;
– seven economic sector representatives – three from agriculture, four from business and industry, and one from the aggregate sector;
– seven public interest representatives – persons appointed to reflect interests related to the environment, health and the general public; and
– three First Nations representatives.
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
