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Shade's Mills Conservation Area - Highway 401 jet fuel spill update - April 10, 2019
As a result of a Highway 401 jet fuel spill on January 13, 2019, surface water quality samples continue to be gathered and reviewed by the Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) and the consultant hired by the company responsible for the spill. While sampling data show no on-going impacts immediately upstream and downstream of Shade's Mills reservoir from the spill, the full impact on the reservoir is still being assessed. The MECP anticipates that a shoreline assessment will be completed by the end of April, weather permitting.
In an abundance of caution, activities such as fishing, swimming and boating on the reservoir are not advised until the assessment of the reservoir has been completed. An update regarding water activities at Shade's Mills Conservation Area will be posted in early May or sooner when further information becomes available.
Under the Environmental Protection Act, the lead agency in the event of a spill is the MECP. If you have questions or concerns relating to the spill, please contact the MECP Guelph District Office directly at 1-800-265-8658.
Mill ruins at Rockwood Park temporarily closed
The ruins of the Harris & Co. Rockwood Woolen Mill closed in October and remain closed due to potential safety concerns.
Low level bridge at Elora Gorge closed into 2019
Due to weather events in 2017 and 2018, the low level bridge at Elora Gorge Park was damaged by high water flows and is closed and will remain closed into 2019. The GRCA is investigating next steps in order to repair the bridge, which is used by campers and visitors to access the north side of the park.
