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THE HERALD May 1 Halton should object to Acton landfill proposal POWER The Regional government should not mince words but should object outright to a proposed landfill site at the Acton near a POWER member said Wednesday Georgetown resident and public relations officer for the citizens group Protect Our Water and En vironmental Resources POWER John Minns appeared at Halton Regions planning and public works committee to ask the Region to oppose Reclamation Systems proposal for a landfill site at Sideroad and Third Line The site presently being quar ried by United Aggregates could become a landfill site for garbage in the Greater Toronto Area if approved by the provincial government The GTA includes Metropolitan Toronto York Peel Durham and Halton Regions In response to RSIs application the Region prepared a report to the provincial government that says although there are hydrogeological issues to resolve there is no proof that the landfill site would be No fact or combination of facts has been identified that provide proof that this proposal could not be implemented says the report The 1 site would not in clude toxic or hazardous waste But Mr Minns argued that well water and the Amabel Aquifer which serves a large area surroun ding the quarry could be con taminated He showed Regional councillors and staff a map of the area sur rounding the United Aggregates quarry He said the old Acton is leaking con taminated water and that the former Beardmore Tannery lands in Acton also contain con taminants If it is admitted that leachate can kill fish then it cant be safe for humans said Mr Minns The water is at risk he added The Amabel Aquifer is a large a huge water supply once the dump is in you cant get it out The Regional report says no landfill should be placed in the Ac ton quarry until an alternative source of water is available What were talking about then is a lakebased water supply said Mr Minns He added that all of Georgetown is on a wellbased system An area km north of Highway would have to be ser viced by a lakebased system to ac commodate increased water demands for a landfill site he said This would severely affect the Regions 25year waste manage ment plan Mr Minns told Regional councillors All your reports from your reviewers show that they cannot support RSIs proposal But Regional staff said the issue is emotion versus logic They said it is the Regions role to prepare a logical response to the provincial government To go beyond that would not be proper said public works com missioner Bob Moore I appreciate why the residents in the area would like something stronger but the Region must be professional he said But the Regions chief ad ministrative officer John Fleming said the report to the provincial government takes quite a strong position Hills Marilyn Ser- jeantson asked what would happen if the Region voiced an absolute opposition to the proposal Its a question of credibility answered Mr Fleming If the Region opposed the landfill site Im not satisfied I could stand up and justify that position said Mr Moore But several Regional councillors said the Region must proceed cautiously We have to be as pure as Caesars wife in this said Burlington Rob Forbes The pressure of Metropolitan Toronto is so intense And Milton Bill Johnson said the landfill site will affect an area greater than Halton Hills if it gains approval Its not just this site Its the whole of Halton thats in a pickle as GEM conference in Norval wraps up environment week in town By MICHELLE ROUILLARD Herald Special Canadian Environment Week will be held from June 410 and in conjunction with this POWER Protect Our Water and En vironmental Resources will be hosting Envirowatch 2 GEM the Great Environmental Merger This conference will be held at the Riviera Center Club in Norval It will take place on June 10 and 11 with various guest speakers and entertainment Registration to attend is for one day or for both This price also includes lunch A Saturday night dinner is available for The din ner will include entertainment from such groups as The Halton Hills School of Dance Georgetown District High Schools Theatre Factory Georgetown Little Theatre and a dance routine by MacLean The conference objectives in clude the sharing of ideas ex periences and information on new methods strategies for fighting toxic polluters and resource ex ploiters to generate positive policies for protecting our drinking water and the environment Also to generate publicity for the pro tection of the Niagara Escarp ment and propose strategy to preserve wetlands and en vironmentally sensitive areas number of speakers have been invited to the conference including Hon James Bradley Minister of the Environment in Ontario Tom Green Foundation for Aggregate Studies speaking on management and regulations Steven Lester Citizens Clearinghouse for Hazar dous Wastes in Arlington speaking on the health effects of toxic waste There will also be a representative from the Canadian Coalition on Acid Rain in Toronto discussing protection of the environment On Sunday June 11 among other speakers there will be Dr Larson Botany University of Guelph Dr Paul Connett Anton NY discussing incineration prac tices and effects and the Canadian Environmental Law Association Toronto speaking on defence and protection The GEMEnvirowatch con ference is aimed at the general public wishing to express a con cern in the environment Special interest may be for the people who are active in a local citizens group especially if they want to get a message out an individual ac tivist who wants to be part of the movement a staff member of an environmental organization who wants to discover how others feel or a business person wishing to of fer a useful service to protect health and the environment POWER says As well as providing soughtafter speakers and workshops for in formation exchange POWER is organizing a relay walk along the Bruce Trail to increase public awareness all along the Niagara Escarpment Anyone wishing to protect the Escarpment is invited to take part in this relay Beginn ing in the north at Tobermory and in the south at Niagara Falls the two halves of a plaque will be car ried along the Bruce Trail and passed to each successive group relay style until they arrive in Halton Hills and are joined together POWER member Rita Landry says The conference gives us the chance to stand together and be heard instead of trying to fight our ownlittle battles POWER invites everyone to join in the Great Environmental Merger by attending the con ference being part of the plaque relay or both Information can be obtained from Rita Landry at or Barbara at 8730344 LET THE SUN SHINE IN WITH A TIDY CAR SUNROOF FABfUCPBOTKTOH Iflim ROOF REVITALIZING TOUCH UP PAINT A SHME SUNROOFS CAR COVERS RUKHW6 BOARDS PIHSTRFING SPLASH WW DOW TINTING RUNNING BOARDS installation A Full Line of Custom Car Truck Accessories CAW 8730570 265 Guelph Street Georgetown MonThurs Friday Saturday 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