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The Story of Gravel: Caledon Reshapes Gravel Mining Reform
- Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 07:00 PM
- 26 people are going
The movement to reform gravel mining in Ontario achieved a significant victory in October 2024, when the Town of Caledon approved groundbreaking policies to protect residents’ health and the environment from aggregate extraction. The policies set standards for gravel mining that are stricter than provincial regulations, particularly when it comes to limiting dangerous air pollution and protecting essential water resources and woodlands.
Most notably—and in what is believed to be a first in Canada—Caledon adopted the World Health Organization’s (WHO) 2021 global air quality standards for particulate matter (PM 2.5). PM 2.5 is a known carcinogen found in the dust from aggregate mines.
This webinar will delve into the recent achievement in Caledon from the viewpoint of residents and municipal leaders. It will also provide resources for residents and municipalities that would like to replicate Caledon's success.