CLUAH Public Sessions Begin With Manitouwadge

Written by admin on 24 July 2011

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MNR Presenter John Peluch, Project Manager, Aboriginal Programs Northeast Region, explains distinctions not visible when simply looking at the maps. He emphasized the importance of reviewing the text of the options several times. Photo OntarioNewsNorth.com

MANITOUWADGE, ON – Wednesday, July 20th, the first 2 of 10 public sessions being held as part of Phase 3 of the CLUAH Project were held at KGs Bar and Lounge. Response from the community was significant as nearly 100 people attended throughout the day. Presenter John Peluch, Project Manager, Aboriginal Projects Northeast Region, reviewed a significant amount of information referring to a number of maps mounted around the room, in addition to hand=outs provided to those who came with maps, tips and written details of the 4 options being presented through CLUAH.

Among those in attendance were a number of staff including Peluch, a translator to assist any French speaking attendees, also there were members of the CLUAH Steering Committee, local trappers, hunters and anglers, Wawa District Representative of OntORA, members of the Manitouwadge Outdoor Enthusiasts group (CLICK HERE for a video i..nterview with MOE member Jocelyn Bourgoin regarding concerns/questions/clarification associated with CLUAH) a representative of NOTO and many others.

Attendees were credited, by representatives of each group, for their intelligent questions, insightful comments and respectful demeanor. This type of assembly will no doubt continue in the remaining communities.

Video interviews with NOTO, CLUAH, and OntORA representatives are still be published, check back ofen as they will be added here as will be footage of audience questions and the responses from Peluch and other MNR Staff asap. Every effort is made to ensure the videos are a fair representation of the message that those appearing have expressed, it is important to note however that it is necessary to edit the videos and so the best way to ensure you have the FULL story is to meet with those interviewed yourself and/or call the Ministry of Natural Resources for more explanations/information about the CLUAH project. Additional public sessions are being held in:

Tuesday July 26th, 2011
Royal Canadian Legion – White River
2 pm – 8 pm; presentations at 3 pm and 6 pm

Wednesday July 27th , 2011
Township Office – Dubreuilville
2 pm – 8 pm; presentations at 3 pm and 6 pm

Thursday July 28th, 2011
Royal Canadian Legion – Wawa
2 pm – 8 pm; presentations at 3 pm and 6 pm

Following the completion of Stage 3, public comments will be summarized and a presentation with recommendations will be made to the Minister. Options on how to proceed with the CLUAH project will be discussed. CLICK HERE to view full details of the phases which will be completed (4 & 5) should Minister Jeffrey choose to continue with the CLUAH Project AND the information posted to the Enviromental Registry July 14 for the 49 day comment period.

Among the concerns raised at the Public Session was the availability of information regarding designation status of the Wawa District Lakes. This info was made available during the Manitouwadge session (as it had been available on the website but with so much material for those interested to go through, it is obviously easy to have things lost in the mix, and those facilitating the meeting, John Peluch and MNR Staff, assured us that a link would be added to make the list more visible and obvious to those visiting the registry (www.ebr.gov.on.ca).

LIST OF WAWA DISTRICT LAKES WITH DESIGNATION

View the Summary document from which these tables were copied (RECOMENDED) click here.

From the Editor: Video interviews with NOTO, CLUAH, and OntORA representatives are still be published, check back ofen as they will be added here as will be footage of audience questions and the responses from Peluch and other MNR Staff asap. Every effort is made to ensure the videos are a fair representation of the message that those appearing have expressed, it is important to note however that it is necessary to edit the videos and so the best way to ensure you have the FULL story is to meet with those interviewed yourself.