 |
The Environmental Registry contains public notices about environmental matters being proposed by all government ministries covered by the Environmental Bill of Rights. The Registry allows you to participate in decisions that affect the environment. Selected notices are available here.
Proposed Changes to Ontario Fishery Regulations for Bass and Lake Trout in Fisheries Management Zone 10
An information notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to advise the public that MNR is proposing changes to the fishing regulations in FMZ 10 (Sudbury and Sault Ste. Marie areas) and to solicit comments on these changes. This notice is available for review at: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is October 31, 2012 to December 15, 2012.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Bass in Fisheries Management Zone 10: Desired Sport Fish or Invasive Intruder? (PDF, 710 kb)
Map of Option 2: Split Zone Regulation for Bass (PDF, 277 kb)
Proposed Lake Trout Regulation Changes for 2014 (PDF, 533 kb)
Additional supporting information is available on the Zone Council page for Fisheries Management Zone 10.
Fisheries Management Zone 5 Draft Fisheries Management Plan
A proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide direction for the management of the fisheries resources within Fisheries Management Zone 5 (Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora). This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 011-5477 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is October 15, 2012 to November 30, 2012.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Draft Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 5 (PDF, 725 kb)
Summary of Draft Fisheries Management Plant for Fisheries Management Zone 5 (PDF, 341 kb)
Additional supporting information is available on the Zone Council page for Fisheries Management Zone 5.
Revised Lake Trout Rehabilitation Plan for Ontario Waters of Lake Huron
This proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry for comment to ensure the factors that are limiting the successful reestablishment of naturally reproducing populations of lake trout in Lake Huron are adequately addressed. This notice is available for review from May 22, 2012 to August 20, 2012 by entering the Registry Number 011-5814 at this location: Environmental Registry
The following documents are part of this notice:
Draft Revised Lake Trout Rehabilitation Plan for Ontario Waters of Lake Huron (PDF, 7 mb)
Executive Summary for the Revised Lake Trout Rehabilitation Plan for Ontario Waters of Lake Huron (PDF, 378 kb)
Revised Lake Trout Rehabilitation Plan for Ontario Waters of Lake Huron Questionnaire
Upper Great Lakes Lake Trout State of Resource Report (PDF, 5 mb)
Review of Lake Trout Rehabilitation Efforts in Canadian Waters of Lake Huron, 1974 to 2006 (PDF, 7 mb)
The following web pages provide more information:
Lake Ontario Fish Community Objectives
A proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry to invite comment on the Lake Ontario Fish Community Objectives to guide MNR's fisheries management decision making. This notice is available for review from May 9, 2012 to July 9, 2012 by entering the Registry Number 011-5419 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice: Lake Ontario Fish Community Objectives (PDF, 94 kb)
Lake Simcoe Fish Community Objectives
A proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry to invite comment on the Lake Simcoe Fish Community Objectives to guide MNR's fisheries management decision making. This notice is available for review from February 29, 2012 to April 16, 2012 by entering the Registry Number 011-5798 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice: Lake Simcoe Fish Community Objectives (PDF, 575 kb)
Additional supporting information is available on the Specially Designated Waters - Lake Simcoe page.
Guidelines for Commercial Harvesting of Lake Herring for Bait in the Northwest Region
A decision has been posted on the Environmental Registry to manage and administer herring bait fisheries in Northwest Region through a set of guidelines which use specific evaluation criteria. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number PB02E1002 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice: Guidelines for Commercial Harvesting of Lake Herring for Baitfish: Background and Decision Framework for Authorization to Use Gill Nets (PDF, 310 kb)
Fisheries Management Zone 5 Fisheries Management Plan
A proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide direction for the management of the fisheries resources within Fisheries Management Zone 5 (Fort Frances, Dryden, Kenora). This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 011-5477 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is February 1, 2012 to March 21, 2012.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Summary: Background Information for the Development of a Fisheries Management Plan in FMZ 5 (PDF, 390 kb)
Full Report: Background Information for the Development of a Fisheries Management Plan in FMZ 5 (PDF, 9.3 mb)
Additional supporting information is available on the Zone Council page for Fisheries Management Zone 5.
Hamilton Harbour and Watershed Fisheries Management Plan
A decision notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide for the management of the fisheries resource in Hamilton Harbour and its watershed. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-6967 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice:
Hamilton Harbour and Watershed Fisheries Management Plan (PDF, 4.25 mb)
Fisheries Management Zone 4 Fisheries Management Plan
A proposal has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide direction for the management of the fisheries resources within Fisheries Management Zone 4 (Thunder Bay, Dryden, Red Lake, Kenora, Sioux Lookout). This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-0684 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is July 26, 2010 to September 20, 2010.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Executive Summary: Background Information for the Development of a Fisheries Management Plan in FMZ 4 (PDF, 22 kb)
Background Information for the Development of a Fisheries Management Plan in FMZ 4 (PDF, 5.4 mb)
Additional supporting information is available on the Zone Council page for Fisheries Management Zone 4.
Lake Simcoe Lake Trout Stocking Program Reduction
An information notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide general notice to the public about a reduction in stocking of lake trout as part of the ongoing implementation of the Lake Simcoe stocking program. The goal of this stocking program is to restore a self sustaining coldwater fish community and maintain the recreational fishery and its associated socio-economic benefits. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-8539 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Review of Lake Simcoe’s Coldwater Stocking Program (PDF, 271 kb)
Lake Simcoe Trout Stocking Reduction Questions and Answers (PDF, 40 kb)
Sale and Disposal of Lake Sturgeon Inventories
An information notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to ensure that the public is made aware of amendments that have been made to Ontario Regulation 242/08 to allow a limited time sale and disposal of lake sturgeon inventories currently on hand from lawful commercial harvest activities. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-8562 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice: Sturgeon Regulation (PDF, 100 kb)
Nonquon River Fisheries Management Plan
A decision notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide direction for the management of the aquatic resources in the Nonquon River watershed to ensure the protection and wise use of the fisheries resources in the future. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-5474 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice:
Nonquon River Fisheries Management Plan (PDF, 2.9 mb)
Ontario Fishery Regulation Changes in Fisheries Management Zone 18
An information notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to advise the public of changes to the fisheries regulations in FMZ 18. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-6236 at this location: Environmental Registry.
Additional information is availabe at: Fisheries Management Zone 18
Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 17
A decision notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to advise that the Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 17 is now available. This plan will provide management direction and tactics to protect, rehabilitate, and sustain aquatic ecosystems and fish populations in FMZ 17 for the 2010 to 2020 time period.. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-5587 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following document is part of this notice:
Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 17 (PDF, 781 kb)
Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 6
A notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide direction for the management of the fisheries resources within Fisheries Management Zone 6 (Thunder Bay, Nipigon, Dryden). This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-5529 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is May 7, 2009 to June 22, 2009.
The following document is part of this notice:
Draft Fisheries Management Plan for FMZ 6 (PDF, 1.2 mb)
For more information: Fisheries Mangement Zone 6
Ontario Fishery Regulation Changes in Fisheries Management Zone 18
An information notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to advise the public that the MNR is proposing changes to the fisheries regulations in FMZ 18 and to solicit comments on those changes. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-6236 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Consultation Background (PDF, 380 kb)
Frequently Asked Questions Regarding the Biology, Ecology and Management of Sunfish (PDF, 280 kb)
For more information: Fisheries Management Zone 18
Fish Habitat Referral Protocol
A decision notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to outline permitting and approval roles of agencies that have a regulatory responsibility for the review of proposed development projects in and around water where there may be impacts to fish or fish habitat. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-3490 at this location: Environmental Registry.
The following documents are part of this notice:
Fish Habitat Referral Protocol for Ontario (PDF, 2.7 mb)
Map: Fish Habitat Referral Protocol - Agency Boundaries (PDF, 683 kb)
Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 17
A notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to that will provide management direction and tactics to protect, rehabilitate and sustain aquatic ecosystems and fish populations in FMZ 17 from 2010 to 2020. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-5587 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is March 17, 2009 to May 19, 2009.
The following document is part of this notice:
DRAFT Fisheries Management Plan for Fisheries Management Zone 17: 2010-2020 (PDF, 1.4 mb)
Cage Aquaculture
A notice has been posted on the Environmental Registry to provide guidance to MNR, other regulators, and applicants through a clear, consistent application process that will ensure that cage aquaculture licences are issued only where environmentally sustainable. This notice is available for review by entering the Registry Number 010-0081 at this location: Environmental Registry. The comment period for this notice is January 19, 2009 to March 5, 2009.
The following documents are part of this notice:
DRAFT Coordinated Application, Review and Decision Guidelines for Cage Aquaculture Sites in Ontario, 2009 (PDF, 1.1 mb)
Summary of Cage Aquaculture Guideline Documents (PDF, 33 kb)
Comment Form - Coordinated Application, Review and Decision Guidelines for Cage Aquaculture Sites in Ontario (PDF, 75 kb) NOTE: You will need Acrobat Reader 7 or later to complete this electronic response form. A free Acrobat Reader download is available on the Adobe site.
