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Public Information Centre – Schedule C Class Environmental Assessment for the Rehabilitation of Boulevard Lake Dam”, scheduled to take place:   September 7th, 2017 4:00pm – 8:30pm Current River Community Centre 450 Dewe Avenue Thunder Bay, ON.Read More

The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) is proposing an integration of the Crown Forest Sustainability Act and the Endangered Species Act, that will set out specific directions for how Forestry Operations can be conducted in proximity to species at risk in Ontario. The integration has directions set out for a total of 28 species at risk that can found across Ontario. Of all of the species listed in the integration 13 are found within the Robinson Superior Treaty area, and include Woodland Caribou, Bats, Birds and other animals. Red Sky Métis Independent Nation has reviewed the all ofRead More

Two separate permits for trap cabins and trails are being considered by MNRF in the following Locations;   Kivokoski Road, Gorham Township South of Highway 811 and north of Mooseland Lake.   If you have any concerns in relation to these permits on would like more information please contact Dean 807-623-4635 Ext 200Read More

News Release From National Energy Board All Canadians can comment on topics to be considered by NEB Hearing Panel May 10, 2017 – Calgary, Alberta – National Energy Board The National Energy Board (NEB) is seeking public input on what topics should be considered in the review of the Energy East and Eastern Mainline pipeline projects. The public will have until May 31 to provide their comments. The Hearing Panel assigned to the Energy East and Eastern Mainline Projects issued two draft Lists of Issues today: one for Energy East and one that is specific to the Eastern Mainline Project.Read More

The annual report on the Water Management Plan for Namewaminikan River has been provided to RSMIN. If you are a citizen and would like to discuss the details please email Dean at consultation@rsmin.ca   NAMEWAMINIKAN RIVER – WATER MANAGEMENT PLAN –Read More

The Committee on the Status of Species at Risk in Ontario (COSSARO) will be meeting in Windsor on May 23-26th, 2017 to assess 15 species and populations (see list below).  The meeting will be held at the Holiday Inn Downtown Windsor, 430 Ouelette Ave (Phone: 1-519-256-4656). As part of the meeting, an open session to allow interested stakeholders and members of the public an opportunity to comment on species at risk assessments will be held on May 23 from 13:00 to 15:00.  Information on species abundance, distribution and threats to the species is particularly useful. The species assessment session willRead More

The harvest and use of live bait has been an important part of Ontario’s fishing industry for nearly a century. While the commercial bait industry provides considerable benefit to the recreational fishery and the provincial economy, the movement of live bait poses ecological risks related to the spread of disease and invasive species and poses a significant risk to Ontario’s fisheries, protected areas and biodiversity. Given these environmental pressures (e.g., invasive species, diseases), the management of the bait resource has become increasingly challenging.Read More

The Government of Canada is taking the next step in reviewing environmental assessment processes to build a new system that Canadians trust. The goal is to have new processes that are fair and based on science, respect the rights of Indigenous peoples, provide certainty to businesses and protect our environment for generations to come. Click here to read more   Please contact Consultation@RSMIN.ca for any comments or concerns you may have regarding the Report.Read More