Sludge Watch ==> Canada Municipal Wastewater Effluent - What would you do if you were in charge?

[Maureen Reilly]

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To register go to:

http://www.cawq.ca/en/docs/central_symp/042/interactive_ccme_session.shtml


Canada-wide Strategy for the Management
of Municipal Wastewater Effluents -
Coordinated Science and Research
Interactive Session at the 42 nd Central Canadian
Symposium on Water Quality Research
Tuesday, February 13th, 1:30 PM to 4:30 PM
Canada Centre for Inland Waters, Burlington , Ontario
Co-presented by the Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment



Hear an overview of the proposed strategy and presentation of the Science 
Report, and tell us:

What you would do if you were in charge?
What are the priorities for science research?
What are the priorities for engineering research?
How would you improve information dissemination?
How would you improve research coordination?

If you are interested in learning more about this session:

Find out more information about the draft CCME Municipal Effluents Strategy 
and the Interactive Session
Download the Flyer (PDF)
Pre-register by Feb. 5th if you are planning on attending this session:

Pre-register when you submit your online registration
If you have already registered for the Symposium, pre-register by informing 
the Symposium Coordinator by email at agata.durkalec at ec.gc.ca, by phone at 
(905) 336-4678 or by fax at (905) 336-4420
Review the CCME Science Report before the meeting:

Download and review the CCME Science Report and bring it with you to the 
session if you are planning on attending
What is the draft CCME Municipal Effluent Strategy? What is the purpose of 
the Interactive Session?

The Canadian Council of Ministers of the Environment (CCME) have expressed 
their support for the Canada-wide Strategy for managing municipal wastewater 
effluent. Environment Ministers directed officials to consult with 
interested parties on key elements of the CCME Strategy, recognizing that 
full information on the costs and potential funding mechanisms will develop 
in tandem. The CCME Strategy is intended to establish performance standards 
so Canada's water bodies are protected, to harmonize regulatory requirements 
across the country, and to propose sustainable funding mechanisms for its 
implementation.

The CCME Strategy includes elements related to science and research since 
currently in Canada, a significant amount of research is being conducted on 
issues related to wastewater effluents. Unfortunately, because no one group 
or organization is coordinating the overall research agenda, it is difficult 
to keep track of who is researching what, what has already been done, and 
what the key research priorities should be in the future. This situation has 
led to uncertainty and duplication. For these reasons, it is imperative for 
research and policy development to be coordinated and focus on:

Strengthening the links between wastewater effluents, health and environment
Reducing harmful pollutants in surface waters
Identifying and filling information gaps
Coordinating technology research and development
Addressing research needs in Canada's Arctic
Addressing emerging issues
Consultation sessions are currently taking place across Canada with a 
purpose of presenting the options identified in the Canadian Council of 
Ministers of the Environment (CCME) Strategy for information and discussion 
with interested parties. An Interactive Session on the CCME Strategy at the 
42nd Central Canadian Symposium on Water Quality Research will be an 
opportunity for you to seek clarification, ask questions and to provide your 
input on the Strategy options with a specific focus on the science and 
research aspects. Once feedback has been received from stakeholders, all 
comments will be considered and used to complete the development of the CCME 
Strategy.