Lyons Creek East Sediment Cleanup Project
Upcoming Lyons Creek East Public Meeting!
Join us on November 19, 2024, from 6 to 8 pm at the Welland International Flatwater Centre to hear from experts about recent ecological findings, sampling efforts, and next steps for managing the contaminated sediments in a portion of Lyons Creek.
Registration is required to attend the public meeting, please register here.
The areas of Lyons Creek East (from the Welland Canal to Buchner Road) contain historic sources of polychlorinated biphenyls (PCBs) and is the last of 14 sites identified for cleanup as part of the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan.
Collaborative monitoring occurred for more than 15 years as part of a natural recovery approach, selected in 2008 through scientific evidence and public consultation. Monitoring included many lines of evidence such as: sediment, water, fish, aquatic bugs, and turtle eggs. In May 2023, partners informed the community about the need to select a different cleanup approach which required more study.
Various studies have been on-going throughout Lyons Creek East over the past year to inform future cleanup options for managing the contaminated sediments. A comprehensive, 3-season ecological study has been completed to identify environmentally-sensitive areas of the creek. The results of the study will be presented at the public meeting.
HOW TO GET INVOLVED & PARTICIPATE:
- Register and attend the Lyons Creek East Public Meeting on November 19, 2024. Registration can be found here: https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/lyons-creek-east-public-information-centre-tickets-1058916631149
- Review documents, FAQs, and resources on this page.
- Submit written comments or questions using the Q&A tool below.
- Visit niagarariver.ca to learn more about the Niagara River Remedial Action Plan including other efforts to improve water quality and ecosystem health.
All questions / comments are reviewed by staff but we may not be able to reply to all of them. For inquiries not related to this project, please visit npca.ca/contact.
Last updated Oct. 29, 2024. We encourage you to continue checking back for updates on this project.
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