Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change
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A recent assessment report indicates that all Niagara River fish & wildlife populations goals have been met!
Partners have been working together for decades on the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) program to tackle key environmental issues in the Niagara River Area of Concern (AOC), such as habitat loss and water quality problems. Recently, several studies have been completed to understand the state of the Niagara River's fish community and health of colonial waterbirds.
The scientific evidence indicates that all RAP delisting criteria (restoration targets) have been met. As such, the RAP Team is recommending that the status of the 'Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations' Beneficial Use Impairment be changed to NOT IMPAIRED. We are seeking your input on the assessment report and this recommendation!
The status change for this environmental indicator is a tremendous achievement. It signals the success of several long-term, collaborative efforts to improve water quality and ecosystem health in the Niagara River.
A Niagara River Evening: Fish and Wildlife Webinar
On May 14, the Niagara River RAP team was pleased to host experts, Dr. Andrew Drake (Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) and Shane deSolla (Environment and Climate Change Canada) for a webinar to highlight the Niagara River's fish community and colonial waterbird populations. Watch the full webinar recording below!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED & PARTICIPATE:
Review documents, FAQs, and resources on this page.
Watch our Webinar: A Niagara River Evening recording above, or on YouTube here.
Fill out the brief survey below.
Submit written comments or questions using the Q&A tool and comment box 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.
We look forward to receiving your feedback.
A recent assessment report indicates that all Niagara River fish & wildlife populations goals have been met!
Partners have been working together for decades on the Remedial Action Plan (RAP) program to tackle key environmental issues in the Niagara River Area of Concern (AOC), such as habitat loss and water quality problems. Recently, several studies have been completed to understand the state of the Niagara River's fish community and health of colonial waterbirds.
The scientific evidence indicates that all RAP delisting criteria (restoration targets) have been met. As such, the RAP Team is recommending that the status of the 'Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations' Beneficial Use Impairment be changed to NOT IMPAIRED. We are seeking your input on the assessment report and this recommendation!
The status change for this environmental indicator is a tremendous achievement. It signals the success of several long-term, collaborative efforts to improve water quality and ecosystem health in the Niagara River.
A Niagara River Evening: Fish and Wildlife Webinar
On May 14, the Niagara River RAP team was pleased to host experts, Dr. Andrew Drake (Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada) and Shane deSolla (Environment and Climate Change Canada) for a webinar to highlight the Niagara River's fish community and colonial waterbird populations. Watch the full webinar recording below!
HOW TO GET INVOLVED & PARTICIPATE:
Review documents, FAQs, and resources on this page.
Watch our Webinar: A Niagara River Evening recording above, or on YouTube here.
Fill out the brief survey below.
Submit written comments or questions using the Q&A tool and comment box 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.
Your comments are important! Feedback will be used to improve the Assessment Report and assist the RAP Team in decision-making. All comments will be considered and synthesized into the final Assessment report. Any personal information collected will not be shared.
Submit your comments here by May 31, 2024 (5 pm). Thank you!
Important Note: This tool is anonymous. When submitting a comment, please understand we will not be able to respond back to you unless you provide us with your name and contact information.
Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change has finished this stage
Technical Expert Working Group prepares a report to assess the status of the indicator and shares information & recommendation with the RAP team.
Outreach & Engagement
Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change is currently at this stage
The assessment report is posted for 30-day review and input period.
Review of Feedback
this is an upcoming stage for Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change
The outcomes from the engagement period are shared with the RAP Team and documented in a final report.
Final Report
this is an upcoming stage for Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change
A final report is drafted after the project team reviews and considers all feedback received.
Submit Report to Canada & Ontario
this is an upcoming stage for Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change
The assessment report, inlcuding the outreach & engagement results is submitted to the Canada-Ontario Agreement Annex 5 representatives for review and approval for indicator status change.
Official Change of Status
this is an upcoming stage for Niagara River Fish & Wildlife Populations Indicator - Status Change
The Degradation of Fish & Wildlife Populations BUI is officially re-designated to 'Not Impaired'.
