Concerns for Quarry Pits in regards to groundwater resources in Brant County. Looking at geological and economic risks and the need to protect water and farmland.
HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIAMunira Shahbuddin
The moral argument and ethical challenges and framework for sustainability through holistic water management in Malaysia. Should we confine to standard approach that only measures cost benefit analysis of social policies to serve the majority of the public and deprive basic rights (water, food, air and life) of the indigenous and rural communities.This lecture combines technical approaches in sustainable water management and philosophical views - to address problems and challenges in climate change and global warming.
HOLISTIC APPROACH FOR SUSTAINABLE WATER MANAGEMENT IN MALAYSIAMunira Shahbuddin
The moral argument and ethical challenges and framework for sustainability through holistic water management in Malaysia. Should we confine to standard approach that only measures cost benefit analysis of social policies to serve the majority of the public and deprive basic rights (water, food, air and life) of the indigenous and rural communities.This lecture combines technical approaches in sustainable water management and philosophical views - to address problems and challenges in climate change and global warming.
S5c2 chapter 2-facts and figures related to irrigation.Shivu P
In this chapter some of the facts and figures related to rain fall, scarcity of drinking water and water for irrigation (drought), poor chemical quality of the bore well water and poor microbiological quality of the surface water due to water pollution, scarcity of electricity and the solutions for the same are mentioned.
Global Water Challenges: River Basin Management Opportunities and Risks
A presentation by Don Blackmore
(The presentation has been modified from the original version to remove any copyrighted material)
Water Land and Ecosystems
High Level Dialogue New Delhi
3 May 2013
The dandora dumpsite in nairobi city; status, challenges and way forwardcaxtonk2008
The Dandora dumpsite handles all the wastes generated by Nairobi City, East Africas’ largest and most populous City. It is located 8 KMs from the citys’ central business district. The dumpsite measures 26.2 Hectares and has been in operation for over thirty years. The dumpsite receives over 1500 tonnes of waste on a daily basis of which forms a less than half of Nairobis’ total generated waste.
Started in the 1970S’ by Nairobi City council, the site was initially a quarry. It was therefore established with the intention of filling up and eventually rehabilitating the quarry. However the dumpsite has been in operation for a period that far exceeds the ten to fifteen year limit set by international laws for the use of a dumpsite. It has thus ended up becoming a humanitarian nightmare especially for the surrounding communities, although it is considered by a blessing by those who depend on it for a living.
The dumpsite is surrounded by various residential estates including: Dandora, Baba Ndogo, Kariobangi and Korogocho of which is Nairobi Citys’ fourth largest slum. These estates harbor a population of over a million people and this is growing fast fuelled by among other factors the high urban immigration common in Africa.
Dumping at the site goes on due to lack of an alternative site and the interest of the dumpsite beneficiaries who are totally against its relocation. Attempts to move it has been strongly opposed by those benefiting from it. Attempts to move it to Ruai on the outskirts of Nairobi was strongly opposed by the community around the area who felt this was an attempt to dump the problem on them. Various solutions have been suggested including establishment of a semi aerobic land fill currently being piloted and establishment of thermal electricity generation plant among others.
The Dandora dumpsite continues to pose great threats to humanity. This is due to the fact that that the dumpsite has outlived its lifespan and overpassed its capacity. The activities in the dumpsite are not effective or efficient in dealing with the high amount of waste generated by in its source area. Attempts to address the situation continue to hit dead ends despite the many existing opportunities and developed plans.
Despite the many challenges that abound an alternative site needs to be urgently identified and modern recycling methods put into use. The plight of the separators operating at the dumpsite also needs to be addressed to ensure that solutions adopted don’t marginalize them and negate their great dependency on this malpractice. The participation of the people in the process of better waste management is also imperative
Overview of the groundwater issues of Brant County including concerns for development and gravel pits over recharge and potential impacts of a proposed Lake Erie pipeline.
Concerns for Aggregate pits and groundwater protection in Ontario. Reviewing risks to Ontario's GDP and farmland and moraine systems in Southwestern Ontario.
This document has been prepared by the Agham Advocates of Science& Technology for the People (AGHAM) to aid local communities threatened by dam projects. This reference document contain information and tools that can be used by the community to have a better understanding of dams and make informed decisions how to collectively approach the dam project in their area. This guide is not exhaustive and complete, but centers on basic questions to learn more about the dam project in the area and to guide further research.
Submission made to the National Energy Board regarding Enbridge Line 9 high pressure oil pipeline and risks to water, communities and economic systems. Addresses needs to mitigate risks and spills.
ICLR Friday Forum: Flood and Drought (October 16, 2015)glennmcgillivray
On October 16, ICLR held a workshop entitled 'Flood and drought: What's next for watershed management?', led by Kim Sturgess, CEO of Alberta WaterSMART. Alberta was devastated by the Great Flood of June 2013. Countless families, homes, businesses, properties, infrastructures and landscapes were affected. In 2015, agricultural communities in southern and central Alberta were faced with water shortages, resulting in the Province declaring a province-wide agricultural disaster in late August 2015. As the events of recent years have shown, water-related events have had a profound impact on the lives of Albertans. As the Government of Alberta (GoA) leads the effort to examine and implement a variety of long-term flood and drought mitigation considerations, it is important to drive water-related discussions and public engagement on the topics of water resources, water management and flood and drought mitigation. Over the last ten years there has been a growing interest in collaborative watershed management, including the development of tools and models to incorporate new research, data and climate change impacts. These collaborative practices are providing new insights for flood and drought to address issues of climate adaptation. In this talk, Sturgess reviewed these new practices and lessons learned from the extreme weather events that have been experienced in Alberta.
Kim Sturgess, P.Eng. FCAE is the founder and CEO of Alberta WaterSMART, a services organization committed to improving water management through better technologies and practices. She has led the development of collaborative watershed management models and systems over the last ten years, and has supported water management planning in industry and government. Her team provided advisory services and public education for the Alberta government following the 2013 flood. In addition to serving on the boards of her own companies, she serves on the boards of CCI Thermal Technologies, the Calgary Airport Authority, the Alberta Chamber of Resources, and the Council of Canadian Academies. Formerly she served as a director of the Alberta Water Council, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the National Research Council, APEGA, the Alberta Economic Development Authority, Queen's University, and the Calgary Science Centre.
I presented this data at the National Energy Board Hearing regarding the reversal of Line 9. To view transcript of this presentation view Hearing Transcript volume 2 at this link:
https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/ll-eng/livelink.exe?func=ll&objId=818827&objAction=browse&sort=name
S5c2 chapter 2-facts and figures related to irrigation.Shivu P
In this chapter some of the facts and figures related to rain fall, scarcity of drinking water and water for irrigation (drought), poor chemical quality of the bore well water and poor microbiological quality of the surface water due to water pollution, scarcity of electricity and the solutions for the same are mentioned.
Global Water Challenges: River Basin Management Opportunities and Risks
A presentation by Don Blackmore
(The presentation has been modified from the original version to remove any copyrighted material)
Water Land and Ecosystems
High Level Dialogue New Delhi
3 May 2013
The dandora dumpsite in nairobi city; status, challenges and way forwardcaxtonk2008
The Dandora dumpsite handles all the wastes generated by Nairobi City, East Africas’ largest and most populous City. It is located 8 KMs from the citys’ central business district. The dumpsite measures 26.2 Hectares and has been in operation for over thirty years. The dumpsite receives over 1500 tonnes of waste on a daily basis of which forms a less than half of Nairobis’ total generated waste.
Started in the 1970S’ by Nairobi City council, the site was initially a quarry. It was therefore established with the intention of filling up and eventually rehabilitating the quarry. However the dumpsite has been in operation for a period that far exceeds the ten to fifteen year limit set by international laws for the use of a dumpsite. It has thus ended up becoming a humanitarian nightmare especially for the surrounding communities, although it is considered by a blessing by those who depend on it for a living.
The dumpsite is surrounded by various residential estates including: Dandora, Baba Ndogo, Kariobangi and Korogocho of which is Nairobi Citys’ fourth largest slum. These estates harbor a population of over a million people and this is growing fast fuelled by among other factors the high urban immigration common in Africa.
Dumping at the site goes on due to lack of an alternative site and the interest of the dumpsite beneficiaries who are totally against its relocation. Attempts to move it has been strongly opposed by those benefiting from it. Attempts to move it to Ruai on the outskirts of Nairobi was strongly opposed by the community around the area who felt this was an attempt to dump the problem on them. Various solutions have been suggested including establishment of a semi aerobic land fill currently being piloted and establishment of thermal electricity generation plant among others.
The Dandora dumpsite continues to pose great threats to humanity. This is due to the fact that that the dumpsite has outlived its lifespan and overpassed its capacity. The activities in the dumpsite are not effective or efficient in dealing with the high amount of waste generated by in its source area. Attempts to address the situation continue to hit dead ends despite the many existing opportunities and developed plans.
Despite the many challenges that abound an alternative site needs to be urgently identified and modern recycling methods put into use. The plight of the separators operating at the dumpsite also needs to be addressed to ensure that solutions adopted don’t marginalize them and negate their great dependency on this malpractice. The participation of the people in the process of better waste management is also imperative
Overview of the groundwater issues of Brant County including concerns for development and gravel pits over recharge and potential impacts of a proposed Lake Erie pipeline.
Concerns for Aggregate pits and groundwater protection in Ontario. Reviewing risks to Ontario's GDP and farmland and moraine systems in Southwestern Ontario.
This document has been prepared by the Agham Advocates of Science& Technology for the People (AGHAM) to aid local communities threatened by dam projects. This reference document contain information and tools that can be used by the community to have a better understanding of dams and make informed decisions how to collectively approach the dam project in their area. This guide is not exhaustive and complete, but centers on basic questions to learn more about the dam project in the area and to guide further research.
Submission made to the National Energy Board regarding Enbridge Line 9 high pressure oil pipeline and risks to water, communities and economic systems. Addresses needs to mitigate risks and spills.
ICLR Friday Forum: Flood and Drought (October 16, 2015)glennmcgillivray
On October 16, ICLR held a workshop entitled 'Flood and drought: What's next for watershed management?', led by Kim Sturgess, CEO of Alberta WaterSMART. Alberta was devastated by the Great Flood of June 2013. Countless families, homes, businesses, properties, infrastructures and landscapes were affected. In 2015, agricultural communities in southern and central Alberta were faced with water shortages, resulting in the Province declaring a province-wide agricultural disaster in late August 2015. As the events of recent years have shown, water-related events have had a profound impact on the lives of Albertans. As the Government of Alberta (GoA) leads the effort to examine and implement a variety of long-term flood and drought mitigation considerations, it is important to drive water-related discussions and public engagement on the topics of water resources, water management and flood and drought mitigation. Over the last ten years there has been a growing interest in collaborative watershed management, including the development of tools and models to incorporate new research, data and climate change impacts. These collaborative practices are providing new insights for flood and drought to address issues of climate adaptation. In this talk, Sturgess reviewed these new practices and lessons learned from the extreme weather events that have been experienced in Alberta.
Kim Sturgess, P.Eng. FCAE is the founder and CEO of Alberta WaterSMART, a services organization committed to improving water management through better technologies and practices. She has led the development of collaborative watershed management models and systems over the last ten years, and has supported water management planning in industry and government. Her team provided advisory services and public education for the Alberta government following the 2013 flood. In addition to serving on the boards of her own companies, she serves on the boards of CCI Thermal Technologies, the Calgary Airport Authority, the Alberta Chamber of Resources, and the Council of Canadian Academies. Formerly she served as a director of the Alberta Water Council, the Canadian Academy of Engineering, the Canadian Chamber of Commerce, the National Research Council, APEGA, the Alberta Economic Development Authority, Queen's University, and the Calgary Science Centre.
I presented this data at the National Energy Board Hearing regarding the reversal of Line 9. To view transcript of this presentation view Hearing Transcript volume 2 at this link:
https://www.neb-one.gc.ca/ll-eng/livelink.exe?func=ll&objId=818827&objAction=browse&sort=name
This is Cat Tales, the e-newsletter of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, for January/February 2015. Included in this issue:
• ICLR releases new book: ‘Cities adapt to extreme rainfall: Celebrating local leadership’
• Intensity-Duration-Frequency under Climate Change Tool rollout
• U.S. establishes new federal flood risk management standard to account for climate risks
• New ICLR publication: Best practices guide: Management of inflow and infiltration (I&I) in new urban developments
This is Cat Tales, the e-newsletter of the Institute for Catastrophic Loss Reduction, for January/February 2015. Included in this issue: ICLR releases new book: ‘Cities adapt to extreme rainfall: Celebrating local leadership’; Intensity-Duration-Frequency under Climate Change Tool rollout; U.S. establishes new federal flood risk management standard to account for climate risks; and, New ICLR publication: Best practices guide: Management of inflow and infiltration (I&I) in new urban developments.
Global Water Challenges: River Basin Management Opportunities and Risks
A presentation by Don Blackmore
(The presentation has been modified from the original version to remove any copyrighted material)
Water Land and Ecosystems
High Level Dialogue New Delhi
3 May 2013
IGI grant applications made to finance alley improvements to improve stormwater runoff to 7+ alley’s across Berwyn. Submitted: December 2013. (Status: Known).
As we celebrate the 30th Anniversary of Environmental Claims Journal (“the Journal”), congratulations and thank you to everyone who has been involved as authors, Editorial Advisory Board Members, subscribers, and readers. Important article topics have often focused on the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation and Liability Act (CERCLA) and related state law statutes, the Resource Conservation and Recovery Act (RCRA), worldwide health issues from pollutants, environmental releases from climate change, the lack of coverage under general liability and property policies for pollutants, and the availability of coverage under environmental insurance policies. The emergence of new claims exposures is also informative and interesting. Recent important topics have addressed the environmental impacts to groundwater and drinking water, alternative energy-related issues, and chemicals newly deemed hazardous to the environment and health. While there are thousands of examples of environmental claims over the past year, this note will highlight some of the most recent news stories.
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An OMB case allowed three subdivisions to be built on top of hydrologically sensitive agricultural lands in Waterloo. This powerpoint presented to city staff outlines how the previous ruling fails to comply with the provisions of the Provincial Policy statement and local planning policies. (I later took this issue to the OMB again and won concessions to widen buffer zones to protect Clair Creek and wetlands in the area.to better protect our local water supply's primary recharge zones with OMB case PL071044.)
Submission made during the public process regarding the Nelson Quarry Project. Risks to natural features, endangered species, economy and ecology as well as geological risks of the project. (Project was successfully cancelled)
Submission provided to the NEB outside of hearing processes simply to relay geological risks to pipeline infrastructure by geological circumstances related to ice melt, scouring, floods and changes to water systems. Submitted out of concern for climate change risks.
Large wetlands removed, heritage trees removed and habitat of rare species altered in the area of Waterloo Region prior to critical EIS studies needed before development projects. Loopholes being used to do damage to undermine risks to water tables and the Waterloo Moraine.
Submission to the CNSC regarding the geological risks of the proposed deep geological repository planned to be placed along the shores of Lake Huron in Ontario. Karst moraines and geological risks, seismic risks etc. (Project cancelled)
Concerns voiced for Darlington Nuclear Plant extension. Concerns of economics and environmental issues and need to review economic risks currently being externalized during the planning process.
Looking at the threats happening to A1 farmlands in Southwestern Ontario from groundwater and threats to Moraines to climate change risks and land use development.
A look at seismic risks in Southern Ontario as it relates to pipelines and welds, Looking at potential causality of pipeline rupture as it relates to soil biota. This powerpoint submitted to the National Energy Board during the Enbridge Line 9 hearings.
Submission to the Canadian Nuclear Safety Council regarding extending the life of Darlington Nuclear Plant. Vocing concerns related to cost and safety.
Concerns regarding a large mall project along Ira Needles next to the Erb St. landfill. Impacts to a large wetland complex and concerns for local water risks. Shared with City of Waterloo and Regional council.
My submission to the Ontario Provincial government regarding quarry pit risks in Southwestern Ontario and the need to update policy to protect Moraines and water supplies. Speaks to geological risks and risks to farmland and GDP.
Looking at how to reclaim sludge for aggregates & recycling of aggregates. Looking at alternative sources of aggregate materials to offset risks to water supplies.
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies.EpconLP
Epcon is One of the World's leading Manufacturing Companies. With over 4000 installations worldwide, EPCON has been pioneering new techniques since 1977 that have become industry standards now. Founded in 1977, Epcon has grown from a one-man operation to a global leader in developing and manufacturing innovative air pollution control technology and industrial heating equipment.
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Top 8 Strategies for Effective Sustainable Waste Management.pdfJhon Wick
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Many companies today use green washing to lure the public into thinking they are conserving the environment but in real sense they are doing more harm. There have been such several cases from very big companies here in Kenya and also globally. This ranges from various sectors from manufacturing and goes to consumer products. Educating people on greenwashing will enable people to make better choices based on their analysis and not on what they see on marketing sites.
WRI’s brand new “Food Service Playbook for Promoting Sustainable Food Choices” gives food service operators the very latest strategies for creating dining environments that empower consumers to choose sustainable, plant-rich dishes. This research builds off our first guide for food service, now with industry experience and insights from nearly 350 academic trials.
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1. Brant and Brent County Water Risks
By Louisette Lanteigne
butterflybluelu@rogers.com
2. Water + Aggregates = Aquifers
The gravel controls water flow rates, volumes,water quality and temperature.
3. Watersheds show how surface water gathers
but it has no regard for what's underneath.
4. Water systems can connect underground in spite of topography
Sediment studies showed the links.
(cross section of Waterloo Moraine)
5. Wells are like a big straw gathering all fluid around it.
Contamination is drawn in regardless of topography.
Mike Stone re: Waterloo Moraine Chloride issues
10. Brant's Groundwater Value: Municipal Use
1% of the groundwater = 821.92 L per day
1% of the groundwater = 821.92 L per day
Brant County makes money selling water at a rate of 1 cent to 3 cents
per litre but, if Brant loses access to 1 to 10% of the current water
volumes this is how much money they stand to lose per day in potable
water sales.
Volumes lost
per day % of
groundwater
Total volume
lost per day in
litres
Cost of water
lost per day at
1 cent
Cost of water
lost per day at
2 cents
Cost of water
lost at per day
at 3 cents
1% 821.92L $821.92 $1643.84 $2465.76
2% 1643.84L $1643.84 $3287.68 $4931.52
5% 4109.60L $4109.60 $8219.20 $12,328.80
10% 8219.20L $8219.20 $16,582.40 $24,801.60
11. Agricultural Industries needs water too!
Farm Cash Receipts for Main Commodities,
Brant, 2009 (Total = $171.6 million)
20 businesses involved in food manufacturing jobs in
20 businesses involved in food manufacturing jobs in
Brant/Brent County support around 2,300 jobs!
Brant/Brent County support around 2,300 jobs!
Sources: 2006 Census of Agriculture and Strategic Policy Branch, OMAFRA Dec-2010
http://www.brantfordbrant.com/KeyIndustries/FoodManufacturing/Pages/default.aspx
http://www.brantfordbrant.com/KeyIndustries/FoodManufacturing/Pages/default.aspx
12. .
In the past decade the following companies have
invested in the community
14. .
Brantford·Brants Advantages
•
Transportation includes 400 series highways, two international airports,
international border crossing at Niagara Falls and inter-modal facilities in
western GTA
•
Proximity to Ontario and Northern US customer market and suppliers
•
Strong labour force growth trends
•
Productive, skilled labour force
•
Competitive wage levels
•
Access to suppliers and competitively priced high quality raw materials
•
Low land and construction costs when compared to other Southern Ontario
locations
•
Low cost electricity and telecommunication costs
•
Cost competitive business conditions
•
Proximity to major consumer markets considered a major factor in attracting
warehouse and distribution facilities
16. Mark Wales, President of
Ontario Federation of Agriculture states:
“Canada is expected to be one of
only six countries in the world to be
a net exporter of food.”
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2012/06/04/19836431.html
17. Here are the risks!
Phosphates stimulate the growth of plants, contributes to
nitrate issues and the growth of toxic algae.
Nitrates can kill fish, result in dead zones in lakes and can
cause blue baby syndrome. It also contributes to nitrite
related cancers. It cannot be filtered out.
Ammonia causes corrosive damage to human body tissue
where there is contact and it makes water more expensive
to treat.
Contamination risks are created by partially treated
sewage, farm runoff, legacy spills, landfills, pesticides,
drought, climate change etc.
19. US drought resulted in toxic feed
Cattle are being poisoned by cyanide-laced weeds in Arkansas. Across the Midwest
water-soluble fertilizers are concentrating in soils and plants, making them harmful
rather than productive. And in Missouri, samples suggest that more than half the corn
crop isn't fit for human consumption, thanks to unusually high levels of nitrogen. There
was not enough water for photosynthesis and high nitrate build up made the corn
toxic.
http://current.com/10b70kc
20. Natural Wetlands can filter out nitrate and
phosphate issues 80-90%
www.creditvalleyca.ca/wp.../01/ValuingWetlandsPhase1-final.pdf
21. Wetlands support Endangered Species
Protect them, protect your water quality
Brant has Endangered
Blanding's Turtles
“Next to habitat loss, road
mortality is one of the biggest
threats to their remaining
populations,” the GRCA
released in a statement.
The area of concern is Highway
24, south of Cambridge, passing
through Brant and Norfolk
Counties on the way to Lake
Erie, where Blanding’s turtles
are the prevalent species at risk.
22. .
Brant is home to many confirmed threatened
and endangered species. Source: GRCA
23. Lake Erie Pipeline
30 years ago, plans were set to dig up gravel in
the Grand River Watershed to build a big city
around Waterloo Region.
These plans relied on a pipeline to replace water
volumes to allow our groundwater source areas to
be dug up for gravel pits.
The plans were based on a false belief that
Canada had plenty of water to spare. This was
before climate change, food and water security
became public issues.
24. Lake Erie Water Pipeline
- Cost: $1.2 billion (2008)
- no water treatment or
transportation costs
- Does not include cost to
upgrade intake facilities.
- Water delivered over 100
km uphill. Where will we
get the energy?
- The Grand River would
become “infrastructure”
and lose heritage status.
25. Big Water Pipes Break!
The Lake Huron water pipe 6 to London Ontario broke twice in
two years forcing half a million people to rely on the municipal
reservoirs. It was the 4th time the pipe broke in 66 years. The
first break was when the pipe was just 17 years old. London
only has 3 days of water storage in their reservoir.
The Big Leak by Norman De Bono, The London Free Press May 24, 2012
http://www.lfpress.com/news/london/2012/05/23/19788776.html
26. REGARDING ENGINEERING FIRMS
There is no money in discovering bad geology...or is there?
Engineering firms often conduct environmental assessment for
approval processes. Once they signed off, the liability risks
transfers to the firm who purchased their data. If issues arise
due to poor environmental studies, they are not held liable but
they do stand to profit from remediation jobs if things go wrong!
27. )
When cities are sued, taxpayers pay!
Municipalities risk being held liable, criminally or
civilly, for malfunctions of their sewer and water
pipes despite statutory authority and immunity.
The courts are much more willing to impose
liability on municipalities than they have been to
impose similar liability on more senior
governments.
OSWCA Paper to CWWA - 27 Feb 2007
http://ebookbrowse.com/oswca-paper-to-cwwa-27-feb-2007-final-pdf-d25588171
by Jackie Campbell, B.Sc. (Pharm.), LLB, Dianne Saxe, Ph.D. in Law, Certified Specialist in
Environmental Law & Frank Zechner, B.A.Sc., P.Eng., LLB (Executive Director, Ontario Sewer and
Watermain Construction Association
28. Lake Erie:Under Stress
Toxic Algae Issues
Growing “Dead Zone”
Declining water volumes
Greater contamination risk
Climate Change
Invasive species
Water taking (CAN & US)
Bulk Water Shipments
30. August 31st to September 7 2012
The rotting fish carcasses as well as some dead birds
lined the shore of Lake Erie for 40 kilometres.
Lack of Oxygen Killed Lake Erie Fish Test Show Richard J. Brennan, National Affairs
Writer, Toronto Star
http://www.thestar.com/news/canada/article/1250979--tens-of-thousands-of-dead-fish-rotting-on-lake-erie-shore
31. Lake Erie March 12, 2012
Will it even be drinkable?
http://earthobservatory.nasa.gov/IOTD/view.php?id=77506
32. The Moraines have been providing drinking water for
free for over 15,000 years. They need protection!