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Federal and Provincial Governments Should Create a Registry of Canadian Lands for the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge

December 21, 2011 marks the 10th anniversary of the establishment of the Detroit River International Wildlife Refuge. North America’s only international wildlife refuge provides a unique opportunity for the region of southwestern Ontario and southeast Michigan to help protect our natural capital and environment, sustain our economy, sustain our quality of life, and enhance community pride. In order to be consistent with the Conservation Vision endorsed by Canada in 2001, Canada needs to establish a registry of lands. Read the full press release

Federal Government Erodes Public Participation on the Environment in Canada

On October 13, 2011, the federal government dealt a blow to public engagement in environmental decision making in Canada by informing the Canadian Environmental Network that it would not renew its financial support for 2011-12. As a member organization that is adversely affected by this decision the CEA, along with many other affected groups, has sent a letter to Peter Kent, Minister of the Environment asking that he reverse his decision. Read the letter.

Environmental Coalition Challenges “Radioactive Russian Roulette”

An environmental coalition including the CEA, Beyond Nuclear, Don’t Waste Michigan and the Green Party of Ohio challenges “Radioactive Russian Roulette” of 20 Year License Extension at Davis-Besse. Wind and solar can replace nuclear power, accident costs low-balled, groups allege. Read full release.

NEW January 10 2012: Environmental Coalition Challenges Davis-Besse License Extension on Shield Building Cracks: Groups Cite Problem as Final Straw Regarding Safety Risks at the Problem-Plagued Reactor. Read full release.

May 9 2011: Citizen groups win a victory in fight against Davis-Besse atomic reactor extension: NRC Licensing Board recognizes standing, grants hearing on renewable alternatives and severe accident risks. Read full release.

April 20, 2011: Fukushima Fallout: 45 Groups and individuals petition NRC to suspend all nuclear reactor licensing and conduct a "credible" Three Mile Island-style review. Complete details Petition Review

March 16, 2011: Davis-Besse opponents, "It can happen here." Read full release

March 1, 2011: Environmental Coalition Challenges Davis-Besse License Extension - Wind and Solar Capable of Replacing Nuclear Power - Severe Accident Consequences Not Considered. Read full release

February 1, 2011: Environmental coalition defends its challenge against "radioactive russian roulette". Read full release

Proposal to Build Fermi 3

The CEA and other environmental organizations have submitted written responses to the Nuclear Regulatory Commission regarding DTE's proposed Fermi 3 Nuclear Reactor in Michigan.

October 28, 2011: The draft EIS (Environmental Impact Statement) for the Fermi Unit 3 Combined License (COL) Application, Construction and Operation of a Power Reactor posted on the U.S. federal register. Public review and comments can be made until January 10, 2012.

Available in two volumes:
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr2105/v1/index.html
http://www.nrc.gov/reading-rm/doc-collections/nuregs/staff/sr2105/v2/index.html

May 23, 2011: Environmental challenges against proposed new Fermi 3 atomic reactor survive: Licensing board allows endangered species and toxic algae contentions to proceed to hearing stage. Read full release.

June 17, 2010: NRC ASLB to hear testimony and to investigate allegations on safety significant quality assurance violations at proposed Fermi III reactor. Read full release

May 19, 2009: How Safe is Your Energy? What Michigan Citizens Need to Know about Local Nuclear Power Plants. Read full release.

April 13, 2009: Environmental coalition challenges new reactor at Fermi complex: Groups cite clean alternatives to radioactive risks to Lake Erie. Read full release.

March 10, 2009: Environmnetal coalition files fourteen legal contentions against Fermi III atomic reactor. Read full release.

February 8, 2009: The “Dirty Dozen” reasons to block the proposed Fermi 3 atomic reactor. Read full release.

Check out the website of the international coalition to stop Fermi 3.

Green Prosperity

The CEA in conjunction with 19 of Ontario's leading environmental organizations have created Green Prosperity, an action agenda for the province, that we believe will help make Ontario a world leader in green practices and programs. For more info on this project click here. To read about Green Prosperity in the Toronto Star, click here.

2011 Priorities click here

Find out more about our Green Prosperity initiatives below.

2009 Progress Report click here.

U.S. - Canada Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Renegotiation

The Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA) and other leading environmental organizations have submitted comments and recommendations in response to Canadian & U.S. negotiators consultation on the renegotiation of the Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement. Read the following documents to find out more.

ENGO GLWQA Comments September 20, 2011
Comments from Environmental Groups on Proposed U.S. Positions for Updates to the Agreement, February 4, 2011
ENGO Joint Submission on GLWQA Governance and Specific Issues
CEA Concerned About Insufficient Public Participation in GLWQA Renegotiations Process
ENGO Letter of Concern
ENGO Preliminary Comments and Recommendations

CEA Wants Ontario’s Elected Officials to Come Clean On Environmental Issues

The Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA) is pleased to announce its partnership with ComeClean.ca – a campaign to ask Ontario’s elected officials where they stand on environmental issues.

Confusing comments and statements on Ontario environmental issues made by elected officials will be tracked by ComeClean.ca. ComeClean.ca will also provide help to Ontarians to cut through the confusion and determine where our political leaders stand on important environmental issues, including those in southwestern Ontario: clean air, clean water and clean energy/green jobs. Read the full press release. Listen (mp3's) to questions about clean water, clean air and green energy/green jobs.

Groups call on Minister Kent to ensure Maxim Power’s proposed coal plant plays by the rules

More than 40 diverse civil society organizations from across Canada (including the CEA) have signed on to a letter calling on federal Environment Minister Peter Kent to protect the integrity of Canada’s forthcoming coal regulations by ensuring that Maxim Power's proposed new coal plant is not permitted to evade Ottawa’s rules. Read Press release. Read letter.

Choose Green Energy: Please Endorse the Darlington Declaration

Please help build a safe, affordable and green electricity system in Ontario by having your organization, association, or friends, and family endorse the Darlington Declaration. Please add your voice to those opposing the construction of new reactors in Ontario and working for a greener Ontario. Darlington Declaration

Bruce Power’s proposed plan to ship steam generators to Sweden

Despite a one-year license granted by the Canadian Nuclear Safety Commission (CNSC), the fight to stop Bruce Power from shipping 16 decommissioned steam generators through area waterways is not over.

May 6, 2011: Bruce Power withdraws US application for a license to package or transport steam generators under special arrangement. Read full release.

February 15, 2011: 15 facts that Citizens need to know about Radioactive Steam Generators. Read full release

February 7, 2011: Enviromentalists vow to stop shipment of radioactive waste. Read full release

October 18, 2010: Notice of application by Bruce Power for a license to transport steam generators. Read full release

July 29, 2010: Notice of Public Hearing. Read full release

Visit CNSC homepage

Provincial Policy Statement Review

As part of Ontario's ongoing review of the Provincial Policy Statement (PPS), the CEA, in collaboration with environmental organizations from across the province, has made two submissions. We believe that the recommendations contained within the following submissions will improve Ontario's land use planning system and protect the environment and natural heritage on which we depend.

PPS 2005 Final MMAH Submissions 2010.10.29.pdf

Submission of Planning for Sustainability 101029.pdf

Clean Air Alliance Petition

Ontario now has more than enough power to shut down its coal-fired power plants. Rather than waiting until 2014 lets save lives and shut down the coal plants now. Join the Ontario Clean Air Alliance campaign today: sign the online petition http://www.cleanairalliance.org/petition. More information about the campaign is available at www.cleanairalliance.org

Ontario Water Conservation

The following is part of the CEA's campaign for water conservation, including:

the Ontario Water Conservation Alliance.

The CEA submission, in collaboration with other groups, regarding the Proposed Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act.

updateProposed Water Opportunities and Water Conservation Act Update

updateThe full transcript of October's clause by clause consideration of bill 72 is now available on the Committee website: committee transcripts bill 72

Founder Ric Coronado and David Suzuki at Ojibway Shores, 1999.

The Citizens Environment Alliance (CEA) is a non-profit, grass-roots, international, education and research organization. We are committed to an ecosystem approach to environmental planning and management.

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