November 2021
November 10, 2021 - Graduate course offered at McMaster University in January will undertake to study the proposed aquaculture facility
In July and August we undertook to contact academics and experts from several universities, seeking assistance in obtaining accurate information on the potential effects of the proposed fish factory.
We have just today received confirmation that a graduate course offered at McMaster University in January will undertake to study the proposed aquaculture facility on Berford Lake Road. Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser will be “developing the course from the perspective of conducting an objective study based on literature review of the impact of such a proposed operation on the limnology and fishery of Colpoy Bay and associated waters, the health of the local population (impact on drinking water, recreation, etc) and socioeconomic fibre of the region.”
Dr. Pat Chow-Fraser has been a professor of biology at McMaster University for over 30 years and has occupied the position of Chair in the department. She is an expert in Great Lakes water and has spent her career trying to better understand some of Canada's most delicate aquatic ecosystems.
Also involved with the course and study will be Dr. Karen Kidd.
Karen Ann Kidd is a Canadian aquatic ecotoxicologist. She is the Jarislowsky Chair in Environment and Health and Professor of Biology at McMaster University and member of the International Joint Commission.
The course will be attended by graduate students of varying disciplines.
Dr. Olena Volik, a wetlands specialist at the University of Waterloo has also been an invaluable expert who has, and will continue to provide scientific and factual information on potential impact of this proposed project.
November 5, 2021 - Winter Notice regarding lawn signs
Thank you everyone displaying lawn signs and showing your support! With the onset of winter and road plowing we are requesting that your signs be removed for reuse in the spring or relocated to areas that will be visible but unobscured by snow. The large signs will remain in place.