Category Archives: Water Pollution

Concern for Lake George water quality

Posted on June 12, 2011 by Dan Earle

The following letter to The Vanguard was sent early in June when concerns were expressed about the possible effect of a proposed mink farm on water quality in Lake George. Here’s the letter again, followed by a response from the … Continue reading →

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Ocean trash – one approach to solution

Posted on May 5, 2011 by Dan Earle

Considering our recent trash pick up results you may find this European information interesting.   The stuff on the roadsides and in the ditches makes our region look like a garbage dump. It is not just our roadsides that accumulate trash; much … Continue reading →

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HOME, the movie, on u-tube

Posted on February 14, 2011 by Dan Earle

This award winning film, narrated by Gwen Close, and having breathtaking images, may be watched on u-tube.  The film illustrates the beauty and fragility of the Earth, explores environmental issues, and points to steps being taken to bring our needs … Continue reading →

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Are you among the “selected?”

Posted on November 11, 2010 by Dan Earle

TREPA recently wrote a letter to John MacDonell, Minister of the Department of Agriculture, relative to development of fur farming regulations. We reminded him that the Carleton catchment experience emphasizes the need to manage rural development on the basis of catchment … Continue reading →

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Worrisome Water Series

Posted on August 24, 2010 by Dan Earle

TREPA was in the news today. Specifically, our subcommittee on water quality issues in the Carlton River watershed was mentioned in a front page article in the Vanguard of August 24, 2010. Randy and Jean Cleveland (Board Member) and the … Continue reading →

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