[All] Region of Waterloo aggregate map

[dw dietrich]

What a surprise! I had no idea that there are that many.  The map is
too small for me to pick out the old Forwell Gravel Pit (King St. N.
Waterloo), but just today I biked along Forwell Creek.  At first I was
happy to see this pristine Forwell creek flow beautifully over the
rocks and I was imagining little fish in it.  My imagination was
shattered as I biked along the larger and much more muddy creek that
it flows into....(don't know the name, but i think it flows east at
this point toward University Ave E at the point where this Ave.
connects with the Conestoga Expressway) and saw how the clear water
disappear into the polluted and silted.  Abruptly I realized a deeper
truth.  This pristine Forwell Creek is really a gaping wound in our
ground water system.  It is pouring out literally thousands of litres
per day.  I think this mini-system serves as an historical example
where we (now understanding better the connection between precious
ground water) do not want to go other quarries.  Thanks again Lulu for
continuing to help me see the connections.  Oh that we can get people
to see how much more valuable economically speaking the water is than
the gravel!

On 6/24/11, Louisette Lanteigne <butterflybluelu at rogers.com> wrote:
> Hi folks
> In the attachments are photos taken of an MNR mapping of aggregates in
> Waterloo Region. It was presented by Liberal MP Leeanna Pendergast at her
> recent media release regarding her request to revise the Aggregate Act.
> The map shows quarries that are applied for, active, surrendered or
> revolked.
> If anyone wants higher resolution photos of specific shots or a photo of the
> licence holder listing, I can provide.
> Lulu