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Newly protected area

New updated content: 2026-09-30 14:42:31 In Ottawa’s west end, Rideau Valley Conservation Foundation (RVCF) made a major acquisition of a 250-acre parcel of conservation land, that includes 210 acres of wetland, from landowners. The acquisition was made possible through financial support from the City of Ottawa, Ducks Unlimited Canada (DUC) and Scout Clean Energy, the collaboration and generosity of participating landowners, and with ongoing program support from partners such as

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Paul Johanis September 30, 2026 September 30, 2026

Near Surface Disposal Facility

New updated content: 2026-09-30 14:42:32 It has been reported that spent fuel and high-level nuclear waste from the decommissioning of the Chantilly nuclear reactor the site of the proposed NSDF is now being transported to Chalk River for temporary storage, increasing the risk and elevating our concern for nuclear contamination of the Ottawa River. See story here.

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Paul Johanis September 30, 2026 September 30, 2026

Growing stockpile of nuclear waste at Chalk River

New updated content: 2026-06-10 15:18:29 Recent reports indicate that radioactive waste, including high level waste like spent fuel, is being transported and stored at Chalk River, an activity above and beyond the scope of the Near Surface Disposal Facility, which has already been the focus of much controversy. It was agreed that the lack of public awareness and concern among Ottawa residents over this issue is worrisome and problematic. Action:

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Paul Johanis June 10, 2026 June 10, 2026

Proposed merger of Conservation Authorities

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:41 The provincial government has announced that it intends to reduce the number conservation authorities in Ontario from 36 to 9. This would mean that one single Conservation Authority would cover all Eastern Ontario. We believe this is just another centralizing power grab meant to further reduce local autonomy and expedite the destruction of wetlands and habitat in the name of increasing housing supply. The government

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

Rural communities concerned

New updated content: 2026-04-15 15:31:41 A GA Member brought up the issue of the location of the corridor for the ALTO high-speed train project, which presents many challenges for rural communities and rural greenspace. Bill C-15, the Budget Implementation bill, introduces the High-Speed Rail Network Act to facilitate rail projects between Quebec and Ontario, including provisions for land expropriation. It received Royal Assent on March 26. A Petition to the

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Paul Johanis April 15, 2026 April 15, 2026

Criteria for land selection for clean energy projects

New updated content: 2025-12-08 09:29:26 The Chair introduced the topic of the development of criteria for the location of clean energy infrastructure in the rural area, mirroring the process that was adopted for the acquisition of rural land for conservation purposes. Members suggested that the scope be broadened to include the urban area as well. They agreed that this is perhaps a gap that the GA could fill with the

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Paul Johanis December 8, 2025 December 8, 2025

Proposal to consider ring road turned down

New updated content: 2025-08-13 11:50:46 At the Public Works and Infrastructure committee meeting at which the final TMP was being considered, the Chair walked on a motion calling on all levels of government to support the planned transportation projects, including a ring road. This was the first mention of a ring road in the five years of development, consultation and finalization of the TMP. This of course took all the

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Paul Johanis August 13, 2025 August 13, 2025

Kavanagh West Carleton quarry expansion denied

New updated content: 2025-06-06 13:18:15 The application by Kavanagh to expand an existing quarry adjacent to the Burnt Lands ANSI in rural Ottawa, which the GA opposed in submissions made to staff and Committee, was turned down by Council, counter to the Committee recommendation, on a 13 to 11 vote. This decision will likely be appealed to the OLT, with a high probability of success for the proponent. However, this

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Paul Johanis June 6, 2025 June 10, 2025

Two victories in court

New updated content: 2025-05-28 10:30:56 J.P reported on two court victories regarding the planned Near Surface Disposal Facility for nuclear waste at Chalk River. In the first case, the court ruled in favour of a judicial review of the ECCC decision to issue a species at risk permit for the giant radioactive waste dump (NSDF). This is a very important win, as it shines a spotlight on the site chosen

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Paul Johanis May 28, 2025 June 6, 2025

Update on City purchase of 5689 Ferry Road for conservation purposes

New updated content: 2025-03-27 11:10:29 As expected, ARAC did not approve the motion to purchase this property for conservation purposes. Instead, they passed their own motion to have City staff prepare an inventory of other rural properties currently available for purchase to better inform a decision on the matter. Both the initial motion by the Finance and Corporate Services Committee to purchase the property and the ARAC motion were referred

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Paul Johanis March 27, 2025 June 10, 2025