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Lake Simcoe Protection Act, 2008 (SO 2008, c 23).

Country/Territory
Canada
Territorial subdivision
Ontario
Document type
Legislation
Date
2008 (2009)
Source
FAO, FAOLEX
Subject
Fisheries, Water
Keyword
Freshwater pollution Inland fisheries Stock enhancement/repopulation Fishery management and conservation Indigenous peoples Inland waters Policy/planning Freshwater resources management Pollution control
Geographical area
Americas, Arctic, Asia and the Pacific, East Pacific, North America, North Atlantic
Abstract

The present Act provides the authority for the establishment of (and amendments to) the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan, the plan aimed at restoring and protecting the threatened ecology of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. The objectives of the Lake Simcoe Protection Plan include, inter alia,: 1) protecting, improving or restoring the elements that contribute to the ecological health of the Lake Simcoe and watershed, including water quality, hydrology and key natural heritage features; 2) restoring a self-sustaining coldwater fish community; 3) reducing loading of phosphorus and other nutrients of concern into Lake Simcoe and its tributaries; 4) reducing the discharge of pollutants to Lake Simcoe and its tributaries. The Lake Simcoe Protection Act brings together and builds upon the many projects launched by groups and individuals to protect and restore the health of Lake Simcoe and its watershed. The text consists of 28 sections.

Full text
English
Website
www.gov.on.ca

References - Legislation

Implemented by

General (O. Reg. 219/09).

Legislation | Canada | 2009 (2011)

Keyword: Freshwater pollution, Inland fisheries, Stock enhancement/repopulation, Fishery management and conservation, Inland waters, Policy/planning, Freshwater resources management, Pollution control

Source: FAO, FAOLEX