Nuclear Waste
Posted: January 18, 2024
Construction of the NSDF at Chalk River is approved: what does this mean?
Government regulators have approved the construction of a Near Surface Disposal Facility at Chalk River. We explore the ongoing technical and procedural concerns with the project, what this decision means, and where this leaves us.
Continue Reading >Posted: January 12, 2024
Inadequate Consultations with Anishinābeg Algonquin Communities in the Near Surface Disposal Facility Decision
The Ottawa River watershed is predominantly the unceded and unsurrendered territory of the Anishinābeg Algonquin people. Ottawa Riverkeeper supports the Anishinābeg Algonquin communities who assert they were not adequately consulted as part of the NSDF licensing process.
Continue Reading >Posted: May 23, 2023
A small step forward, but not far enough: Canada’s New Radioactive Waste Policy
In late March 2023, Natural Resources Canada quietly released the long-awaited final version of the Federal Government’s new Radioactive Waste Policy. While we are glad a Policy has been released, the final document does not match our hopes for what this endeavour might have achieved for water protection.
Continue Reading >Posted: October 19, 2022
Ottawa Riverkeeper takes on Freshwater Advocacy for Radioactive Waste Management
This story, written by Ottawa Riverkeeper staff, was originally published by Our Living Waters. It highlights the challenge of unclear Radioactive Waste Policy in Canada, what we have done on the issue, and why it is important for water advocacy groups to get involved.
Continue Reading >Posted: May 18, 2022
Chalk River and the NSDF: Our Concerns
Ottawa Riverkeeper is preparing to present our concerns about the proposed nuclear waste facility at Chalk River. In this blog, we have distilled our arguments to help the public better understand our remaining issues with the proposal.
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