The Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) and partners of the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan program hosted the third Public Information Centre (PIC) on June 18 at the International Flatwater Centre in Welland. The session was an opportunity for the community to learn more about the recommended options for cleaning up historic contaminated sediments found in the bottom of a portion of Lyons Creek East.
During the session, experts provided details on the sediment management options that were considered for this site and received feedback on the recommendation for a hybrid approach combining removal and capping techniques. The recommended approach comes following numerous studies to better understand the extent of the contamination and characterize the ecology of the site.
This session marked an important step toward informed decision-making for cleaning up the last contaminated sediment site on the Canadian side of the Niagara River Area of Concern, as part of the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan.
Community members unable to attend can access project information, view materials, or submit feedback through the NPCA’s public engagement platform: Get Involved NPCA.
For information about the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan and ongoing efforts to improve water quality and ecosystem health, visit: niagarariver.ca.
View the Lyons Creek East Sediment Management Options Summary.
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About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority:
As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all. NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management.
NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
About the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan (RAP): The Niagara River was identified as one of 43 Great Lakes’ Areas of Concern in the late 1980s due to water quality and habitat problems. The Niagara River RAP program brings together various organizations to improve the river’s water quality and ecosystem health through implementing targeted monitoring and/or restoration efforts. The goal of RAP is to restore up to 14 environmental challenges to remove the Niagara River from the list of Areas of Concern.
Media inquiries to be directed to:
Jennifer McQuillan, Communications and Marketing Specialist
Mobile: 905-933-0532
jmcquillan@npca.ca
Questions about the Lyons Creek East Sediment Cleanup project:
Natalie Green, Director Watershed Strategies & Climate Change
Office: 905.788.3135 Ext 243
ngreen@npca.ca