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Prof Named Head of Provincial Drinking Water Panel
October 19, 2006
A professor from OAC's School of Environmental Design & Rural Development will head a panel of experts to advise the provincial government on protecting sources of drinking water and meeting needs of rural communities. The appointment complements Ontario’s recently approved Clean Water Act, which requires communities to identify and eliminate any significant risks to their water supplies.
“My hope would be that the panel can be creative and identify recommendations that meet the needs and aspirations of all stakeholders,” said Prof. Al Lauzon.
The 11-member panel Lauzon will head includes agricultural, municipal and conservation authority representatives. It will advise Queen’s Park on how to use a new provincial funding program, worth $7 million in its first year. The program is intended to help farmers and rural businesses reduce threats to local drinking-water sources.
