What does Source Protection planning look like in the Ausable Bayfield Maitland Valley Source Protection Region?
Drinking Water Source Protection (SP) Planning in the Ausable Bayfield and Maitland Valley Source Protection Region is a combination of science-based assessment (of watershed features, existing and potential threats and program needs) and active stakeholder participation in the development of effective local plans. The project will tap into local knowledge provided through means which include a Source Protection Committee (SPC), local, multi-stakeholder Working Groups (WGs), a Municipal Subcommittee (MSC) and other avenues such as information exchange and consultation sessions with stakeholders, public events and a public internet discussion forum. Conservation Authorities, municipalities and stakeholders from major sectors including municipalities, economic (agriculture, industry, commerce) and other (environmental, property owner, etc.) are working jointly to develop an effective local Drinking Water Source Protection approach. The local planning project uses the best science, techni
