Kristen Villebrun and Wendy Bush hoped they wouldn't have to pray for Chedoke Creek, but four years after they first raised alarm about the water's condition, they were part of an Indigenous full moon ceremony to do just that. About 50 people showed up near Princess Point on the dark and frigid Monday evening for the monthly ceremony, which was particularly special as it focused on Chedoke Creek. The body of water that runs into Cootes Paradise had about 24 billion litres of sewage and storm water runoff leak into it due to a gate being left open.
Environment and Climate Change Canada (ECCC) has completed four years of water quality research on Lake of the Woods and now wants to hear from you regarding their proposed ecosystem objectives and phosphorus reduction options to help manage algal blooms. To take part in this virtual webinar, please register at www.lowwsf.com/eccc-consultation
