The environmental war zone continues on the edge of Wakefield, as the A5X blasts through the stubborn Precambrian bedrock shield. But last night we didn't hear the daily 5:30 blast echoing through the hills, we heard people shouting in joy and relief that the proposed Gatineau River septic facility has been cancelled. As Tamara says in her last blog (for now), there are a lot of people to thank and congratulate in this unanimous decision by the MRC. This may even include our Mayor and our environmentally minded Councilor, Louis Rompre, who may have stepped back from this decision. This may be due in part, to the recent election of a PQ government, and their realization for provincial funding support for this project may be a no-go in this region...
I think that Tamara is worthy of some kind of environmental stewardship award as recognition for her brilliant mind, her leadership and persistence throughout this long campaign. It gives hope and energy to many others out here who are concerned about other environmental issues such as a source protection strategy for our Wakefield spring and, who like me, are feeling a little burnt out.
Way to go Tamara!
Breaking News: Chelsea Quebec, September 20, 2012
MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais
Septic Sludge Lagoon project CANCELLED
By unanimous decision the Mayors of the MRC des Collines de l'Outaouais cancelled their plans to build a septic sludge lagoon on the banks of the Gatineau River.
Instead, they will be arranging treatment of septic sludge at a privately run / higher technology facility at the former Smurfit-Stone plant at Portage du Fort, Quebec.
This will be our last email for a while.
We will now focus on gaining recreational zoning for all parts of the Gatineau River and making sure that no other man made incursions threaten the health of the river.
However, should any new threat emerge we will reactivate our campaign.
Thank you to everyone who signed the petition, sent a letter, phoned an elected official, filed an access to information request, attended a fundraising event or came to a meeting.
Each and every one of you has contributed to the cancellation of this project and now it's time to celebrate.
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