Information on consultation activities at the Mississippi-Rideau Source Protection Region
Developed by groundwater and public health experts at the local Spring Ridge Training Institute, the following engaging videos explore - with increasing detail - threats to highly vulnerable aquifers and how we can address them.
Video 1: Highly Vulnerable Aquifers: An Introduction
A brief introduction to the concept of aquifers, how they can become contaminated, and how residents, businesses and governments can do their part to protect them.
Video 2: Highly Vulnerable Aquifers: Geology, Policy and Protection
A closer look at the hydrogeology behind contamination risks and how policy at local and regional levels can impact their protection.
Video 3: HVAs: A Summary of Current Research on Highly Vulnerable Aquifers
A deep-dive into the current scientific research about HVA hydrogeology.
Updated information is highlighted in blue in the below linked documents. Deleted information is highlighted and stroked out in yellow.
For general information on the Amendment and how to submit comments, please click here, cliquez ici pour le français
Revised Source Protection Plan Documents
Revised Source Protection Plan (36.4 MB)
Revised Assessment Report Documents
Revised Rideau Valley Assessment Report Title Page
Revised Mississippi Valley Assessment Report Title Page
Revised Rideau Valley Assessment Report Chapter 6
Revised Mississippi Valley Assessment Report Chapter 6
Revised Rideau Valley Chapter 6 Figures (62.6 MB)
Revised Mississippi Valley Chapter 6 Figures (63.2 MB)
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Région de protection des sources de Mississippi-Rideau
Office de protection de la nature de la vallée de la Rideau
3889 Rideau Valley Drive
C.P. 599
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