clean water and sanitation

1. hazardous waste disposal standard:  阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s procedures for the disposal of hazardous waste to safeguard staff, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , the general public, property and the environment.
2. spill reporting and response:  the environmental protection act (epa) and the ontario regulation 675/98 require immediate reporting of spills, including hazardous materials, to the ministry of the environment, conservation and parks’ spills action centre. this allows for a rapid response to mitigate and clean up pollution incidents.
3. emergency response plans:  阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 maintains comprehensive emergency response plans, enabling a rapid and effective response to accidental spills or incidents.
4. environmental assessment:  proposed developments and activities that may affect water quality are subject to environmental assessment processes to assess potential impacts and mitigation measures.

does your university as a body have a policy to maximise water reuse across the university?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is committed to empowering local communities with knowledge and expertise in the field of water management. through innovative programs, engaging workshops and collaborative initiatives the university strives to raise awareness and understanding of responsible water stewardship.

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 offers an honours bachelor of science in water resource science with specialization in applied environmental water management program which focuses on water resource management, water conservation, water quality analysis and sustainable water practices. this is a paid, 4-year program with successful graduates eligible to obtain certification as a water and wastewater operator in training (oit) and entry level drinking water operator (ontario provincial certification). 

as part of 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 ’s 2022 research and innovation week, dr. kelsey leonard, canada research chair in indigenous waters, climate and sustainability at the university of waterloo presented “indigenous water justice for planetary wellbeing”.  this event explored indigenous water justice issues in the context of anthropogenic climate change and discussed how indigenous laws of respecting the rights and responsibilities of water empowers planetary wellbeing. this event was free to the public and presented through a webinar to a national and international audience.  

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 also hosted a world water day “protecting our waters” an in-person and webinar event which featured indigenous speakers and scholars addressing sustainable management of freshwater resources.  this event is free, and open to all.

the lake superior living labs network’s (lslln) climate action field school uses a hybrid model of virtual and in-person learning, to engage participants in an experiential training program that includes virtual workshops, community site visits, and interactive events in coastal communities across the lake superior watershed. this helps the participants build an understanding of the impact of human decisions on clean water and sanitation across the lake superior watershed.

does your university as a body support practical water conservation off campus?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 actively supports water conservation efforts in the wider community through various initiatives and partnerships.  by collaborating with local organizations, participating in community events and promoting water-saving practices, we contribute to a more water-conscious and environmentally responsible society.  examples of current partnerships and initiatives on water conservations off campus include:

• the freshwater coastal management research group at 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is an interdisciplinary group examining issues pertinent to freshwater coastal regions including source water in northern ontario and coastal communities along the shore of lake superior.

• 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has a memorandum of understanding with the international institute for sustainable development - experimental lakes area (iisd ela) to foster collaboration and support for understanding impacts on freshwater systems. this includes dr. michael rennie's community ecology and energetics (cee) lab works with the iisd's ela to conduct research with the aim of restoring the ecology of lakes negatively impacted by industry. the cee lab also researches the impacts of microplastics on our local watershed. this research supports the conservation of water quality in the region.

• 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is a key partner in the lake superior living labs network (lslln), a collaborative platform that facilitates partnerships between academic institutions, government and community groups. this network is dedicated to safeguarding the lake superior watershed, covering aspects related to water, land, food, climate, and energy. throughout the year, the lslln hosts various events centred around the conservation and sustainable utilisation of water resources. these events include activities for world water day and initiatives that explore indigenous connections to the lake superior watershed.

does your university as a body, where water is extracted (for example from aquifers, lakes or rivers), utilise sustainable water extraction technologies on associated university grounds on and off campus?

raw water is sourced from lake superior at the thunder bay campus and from lake couchiching and groundwater supply wells at the orillia campus.  the water is treated to meet ontario drinking water regulations and is transported through municipal water supply systems.

water extracted from lake superior is treated by membrane ultrafiltration technology which removes impurities and ensures the delivery of clean and safe water to our campus and surrounding community.  wastewater generated on campus travels to the municipal water treatment plant and receives primary and secondary treatment to remove pollutants and contaminants, followed by a disinfection process.  the treated wastewater is returned to lake superior completing a closed-loop system that minimizes environmental impact. 

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is compliant with municipal sewage and stormwater discharge by-laws and does not discharge any matter that is hazardous to any person, animal, property or environment; or substances that may obstruct flow or cause damage to the sewage infrastructure. 

lakehead also actively manages precipitation on campus through the implementation of rain gardens and outdoor classroom spaces.  these gardens absorb rainwater and snowmelt from downspouts and hard surfaces, effectively filtering pollutants through the soil and redirecting water away from storm drains that would otherwise discharge into nearby streams. notably, the  braun building rain garden serves as a compelling stormwater management demonstration and engagement site. it significantly reduces urban stormwater runoff and is a prominent feature during sustainability tours in the community, aimed at educating the public on the benefits and installation of rain gardens and watershed management.

lakehead is committed to implementing policies and programs to reduce stormwater runoff and water pollution and to treat water as a resource rather than as a waste product.

does your university as a body actively promote conscious water usage on campus?

in recent years, lakehead has undertaken many initiatives to reduce water use on campus enabled by community partnerships. some of these projects have been highly visible, however, many operational initiatives have not been widely reported.  below are some of the water-saving projects 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 has completed in recent years:

• a ban on the sale of single-use water bottles on the orillia campus,
• bioswales installation on the orillia campus,
• native plants that are adaptive and drought-tolerant to minimize the need for supplemental watering,
• a green roof to control stormwater runoff,
• bioretention area stormwater management landscaping,
• a rain garden on the thunder bay campus, and

an outdoor classroom that replaces a previously paved surface and incorporates various native plants and ecosystems on our thunder bay campus.  

does your university as a body actively promote conscious water usage in the wider community?

阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 actively promotes conscious water usage within the wider community through a variety of initiatives.  with our thunder bay campus located on lake superior and our orillia campus situated on lake simcoe, we are uniquely positioned to actively contribute to the protection and well-being of these important aquatic ecosystems.

1. infosuperior research and information network: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 is home to the infosuperior research and information network and the remedial action plan program.  this network serves as a platform to connect citizens, 世界杯2022赛程表淘汰赛 , academics, industry and government agencies around lake superior. through community engagement, it identifies and addresses environmental concerns along the north shore of lakehead superior. 
2. water resource science program: 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 offers a 4-year comprehensive water resource science degree program which focuses on water resource management, water conservation, water quality analysis and sustainable aquatic stewardship practices.   this program is training the next generation of water management and stewardship professionals contributing to the sustainability and protection of aquatic ecosystems.
3. 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 environmental laboratory (luel): the luel provides essential chemical analysis services for soils, foliage, water and wastewater.  through teaching and research, luel has developed partnerships to conduct land-field investigations related to water quality, wetlands and environmental monitoring.
4. rain garden demonstration: this 阿根廷vs墨西哥竞猜 stormwater management demonstration and engagement site is used to reduce urban stormwater runoff, project lake superior water quality.  members of the public are invited to explore the rain garden site to learn more about installing a rain garden in their own yards as well was other stormwater management practices.