May 3 2010 12:00 pm
May 3 2010 4:00 pm
Canada/Eastern
Green Communities Canada, Ontario First Nations Technical Services Corporation and Mohawks of the Bay of Quinte invite you to participate in a technical workshop on drinking water wells. The workshop is May 3rd, 2010 from 12:00 to 4:00 at the Mohawk Community Centre, 1807 York Rd. Tyendinaga Mohawk Territory. A catered lunch will be provided for participants.
The half-day workshop is an opportunity for individuals who work in the fields of housing, public works, and health to learn about the Well Aware program, well best management practices and groundwater protection. Suggested participants include Public Works Managers, Tribal Council Technical Staff, Housing Inspectors, Community Health Representatives, First Nations Health Directors, Band Managers, Councilors, and Chiefs.
The workshop teaches the technical components of well siting, construction and decommissioning. And also discusses water testing and the potential impacts of wells on the geohydrologic cycle. Overall the workshop will provide a strong technical base of knowledge on drinking water wells.
The workshop will be facilitated by Dr. Mary Jane Conboy PhD., PGeo, and Executive Director of the Well Wise Resource Centre. There is no cost to attend, however we do ask that you pre-register for the session.
This workshop is part of a pilot project to adapt the Well Aware information and delivery tools to meet the needs of First Nations communities. Well Aware is a successful delivery program in Ontario that encourages people to protect their wells and our common groundwater supplies through voluntary, confidential and non-regulatory visits by a trained water guide and outreach activities in the community.
We encourage you to register online at www.ofntsc.org . If you have any questions about this workshop please contact Kate Garvie at 705-745-7479 ext. 154 or by email at kgarvie@greencommunitiescanada.org or Stephanie Allen, Environmental Scientist, OFNTSC by email at sallen@ofntsc.org.
