Notice
Update: We have received approval from the Department of Fisheries and Oceans and a permit from the Ministry of Natural Resources to proceed with the in-water phase. This follows the previous MNR approval of the signage and on-shore replanting phase.
We live in bear country and sometimes we get to meet them nose-to-snout. Reports of encounters are becoming more common in this area. What to do if you encounter a bear?
IN AN IMMEDIATE EMERGENCY:
contact your local police force or dial 911
TO REPORT BEAR PROBLEMS: contact the Bear Reporting Line at:
1-866-514-2327 (TTY) 705 945-7641
Attached below is the form used to notify Fisheries and Oceans of any work to be done under the auspices of an Operational Statement (dock or boathouse construction, beach creation, etc.)
BEACH CREATION FOR RESIDENTIAL USE
Fisheries and Oceans Canada Ontario Operational Statement
Projects Near Water
If you are conducting a project near water, it is your responsibility to ensure you comply with all applicable regulations. The Ontario Ministry of Natural Resources, the Federal Department of Fisheries and Oceans and Transport Canada all have overlapping responsibilities and sometimes conflicting requirements. The following is a composite of some of the most common issues that our members may face.
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Fisheries and Oceans Canada ONTARIO EDITION
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ONTARIO EDITION
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THE DOCK PRIMER
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ONTARIO EDITION
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THE SHORE PRIMER
Confused by jargon like "litoral zone" and "eutrophic lakes"? This is a series of easy-to-understand articles and statements by Fisheries and Oceans Canada to help you live in harmony with your waterfront.
If you never read anything else on the subject, make sure you read "The Shore Primer".
