The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region invites eligible candidates to fill one vacancy on the multi-stakeholder Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee, to represent the general public. If you are collaborative, solutions oriented, and have an interest in local watersheds and drinking water matters, please submit your application by Friday December 4, 2020, to sourceprotection@hrca.on.ca or fax to (905) 336-0921.

The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Region is comprised of the areas of Halton Region and Hamilton Region Conservation Authorities. Map: http://www.protectingwater.ca/docandmaps.cfm

The Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee was established in accordance with the Clean Water Act, 2006. The role of the Committee is to guide the review and updating of the source protection plan using a science-based approach and consider relevant information. The Committee is comprised of nine members and the Chair. The members act as liaisons for their sectors, and regularly attend committee and public meetings.

An application form and Committee member eligibility requirements, along with other information about the source protection program are available below.

This year, we commemorate 20 years since the Walkerton drinking water tragedy happened in Ontario. Through the Clean Water Act and other legislation, vast improvements have been made in protecting drinking water in Ontario, and our work continues. Join the Halton-Hamilton Source Protection Committee to help protect our precious drinking water sources for present and future generations.