AWWA ACE65585

This powerpoint presentation outlines Ontario's approach to source protection planning, the Clean Water Act (CWA) of 2006. The CWA and associated regulations will provide the legislative framework for the implementation of the source protection planning program in Ontario. The regulations will provide detail on size, operations and appointment process for source protection committees, and the development of the Terms of Reference, Assessment Report and the Source Protection Plan. Funding ($120 M) for technical studies and partnerships will support the development of the science and capacity building necessary for source protection plan development. Work towards the development of the Assessment Report, including the watershed characterization reports, water budgets, issues evaluation and threats inventories, and vulnerability assessments is currently being undertaken with this funding. Key Features of Ontario's Approach are presented, along with Source Protection Planning - Road Map, Anticipated Timelines and Road Way Ahead, Implementation: Roles and Responsibilities, Current Priorities, Current Funding Status, Overview of Current Projects, Moving Forward, and Key Contacts - Ontario.