Amazing Women of Aamjiwnaang Environment

Environment Dept: L to R (Christine Rogers, Sharilyn Johnston, Courtney Jackson)

Restart of Imperial Oil Sarnia processing unit

Sarnia - Thursday, March 28, 2013 - Imperial Oil is returning the coker unit at its Sarnia manufacturing site to normal operations.

There is potential for darker than normal stack emissions during the start-up process.

Steps are being taken to mitigate the duration and intensity of any stack emissions. The public may also notice higher than normal flaring. We apologize for any inconvenience this might cause.

Community members who have concerns or inquiries may call Imperial's 24-hour phone line 519-339-5666 or at 1-866-288-2202. Media should call 519-339-4015.

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***THIS SATURDAY*** March 30, 2013
10:00 AM until 2:00 PM
Maawn Doosh Gumig Community Centre

Focus Group #4

Water is vital for life!! Do you have any concerns regarding the St. Clair River? This session we will explore ways to help protect our water for our next generations. Cafe style conversations
Please join us in a water ceremony

Lunch and Door Prizes!!

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**NEW** St. Clair River Focus Group

Are you interesting in learning more on different topics sediment management, Beneficial Use Impairments and any concerns with the St. Clair River? We have 4 focus groups planned for March! Each session will be hosted at the Maawn Doosh Gumig Community & Youth Centre.  Lunch will be provided. Prizes to be won!! We would love to hear your comments and concerns regarding these topics. click here for more information

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**NEW** Environmental Bill of Rights Registry Open House

Please join us March 26, 2013 for an update on the non-standard operating procedure Aamjiwnaang Environment is developing with the Ministry of the Environment and Approvals Branch.

Agenda Items: look at the process Approvals Branch and the Ministry of the Environment take when they receive an applications, and the process of Aamjiwnaang First Nation. Discuss a flow chart idea and possibly help create one.  Example search of the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry, and then our next steps.

Click here for more information
or to view the step by step instructions click here

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Survey Results as of Nov.5/12

The Environment Department would like to thank everyone who has been particpating in our surveys, here is a look at the results as of Nov.5/12, we will still be collecting data and take a moment to fill out our online survey.

Click on any of the links to view survey results (128 comments current):
-Health Fair Oct.20/12
-Seniors and Youth Oct.15 and 17/12
-AFN Open Environment Open House Oct.25/12
-Healthy Baby Mom's Nov.1/12
-Total Survey Chart on Main Issues

Aamjiwnaang Pollution Log

If you notice any unusual pollution activity please take a moment to print, and fill out our form, either drop, or fax it to the Main Admininstration Building:(519)336-0382, Attention: Environment Dept. click here to print

**Please remember to report all spills to 1-800-268-6060

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PLEASE take a moment to answer our Community Survey. We want your feedback to help us set our direction in 2012.

We are also holding a Birth Mapping Questionnare to find out where Aamjiwnaang children were born, on and off the Aamjiwnaang Reserve. To participate in this survey, please click here.

Aamjiwnaang Consultation Protocol

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