Coalition for Equitable Water Flow

Federal/Provincial TSW Memorandum of Understanding

On July 14, 2011 the Federal and Provincial Governments signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) respecting "Enhanced Cooperation and Collaboration in the Future Management of the Trent-Severn Waterway and its Watersheds". Here is the MOU in full: 

http://cewf.typepad.com/MOU2011.pdf

We the CEWF applaud the signing of the MOU, however having assessed this document, we have significant concerns. In part, our bottom line:

"CEWF is forced to conclude that neither level of Government wishes to engage with the other in a meaningful way, leaving the TSW to survive with insufficient funding and an expanded mandate that embraces integrated water management for two watersheds as well as operation of the canal."

Read our full analysis:

http://cewf.typepad.com/CEWF_MOU.pdf

Please forward your feedback and comments on this situation: cewfchair@yahoo.ca

July Update

It's July...it's hot and dry...the annual draw down is underway.

Time for the CEWF July Update - click here:

http://cewf.typepad.com/CEWF_July15_2011_Posting.pdf

 

Who We Are

The 2011 TSW season is now well underway - stay tuned to this site for the latest news and views.

Meanwhile, CEWF still receives many questions about 'who we are'. Here is a summary of what this volunteer organization is all about:

http://cewf.typepad.com/Who_We_Are.pdf

Enjoy the water!

 

Redman (Liberal) Reponse

Further to our request of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Candidates in the 2011 Federal Election, to articulate their positions on the Trent-Severn Waterway, here is the response received from Laura Redman, Liberal Candidate:

http://cewf.typepad.com/LauraRedmanResponse.pdf

Edwards (NDP) Response

Further to our request of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Candidates in the 2011 Federal Election, to articulate their positions on the Trent-Severn Waterway, here is the response received from Lyn Edwards, NDP Candidate:

http://cewf.typepad.com/LynEdwardsNDP_Response.pdf

Lauten (Green Party) Response

Further to our request of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Candidates in the 2011 Federal Election, to articulate their positions on the Trent-Severn Waterway, here is the response received from Susanne Lauten, Green Party Candidate:

http://cewf.typepad.com/GreenPartyPlanforTSW.pdf

Devolin (Conservative Party) Response

Further to our request of the Haliburton-Kawartha Lakes-Brock Candidates in the 2011 Federal Election, to articulate their positions on the Trent-Severn Waterway, here is the response received from Barry Devolin, Conservative Party Candidate:

 http://cewf.typepad.com/DevolinTSWresponse.pdf

 

Ice Alert!

A number of Members have alerted CEWF to an unusual pattern of ice damage this spring. Read this Water Levels Update & Ice Advisory for the latest developments:

http://cewf.typepad.com/WaterLevelsUpdateApril2011.pdf

 

 

Federal Election

Where do the candidates stand regarding the TSW?

To get the answer, the CEWF has issued the attached open letter to all candidates in the upcoming Federal election for the Haliburton - Kawartha Lakes - Brock riding. We'll publish the responses received. Vote smart.

http://cewf.typepad.com/CEWF_Letter_to_Federal_Candidates.pdf

Snow Pack Update

Per the TSW: As of mid-March, snow depth and moisture content in the Haliburton Region has remained well below average - 50% at some sites. TSW has continued to proactively insert stop logs to maximize water capture, and has now been to every site in Haliburton (with the exception of 3 isolated dams - Nunikani, Red Pine, and Sherborne. Stop logs will also be inserted at these sites in the near future.)

We have contacted TSW to inquire why their lake level web site is not being updated. They have explained that due to staff absences, they have been unable to make the updates, and will be operational again as soon as possible.

We shall be meeting with the TSW again in early April, and shall communicate updates from that meeting.