Workshop Comments - Discharge / River Health - Northern River Basin Study Final Report

6.0 Workshop Comments
6.3 Discharge / River Health

A goal of zero discharge should be pursued.
If zero discharge is not immediately attainable, then time lines should be established.
A moratorium or reduction on input should be put into place until we better understand causes of river problems.
There should be a cap on all expansion or additional loadings until we know more.
We need to work towards a closed loop system.
Pollution prevention should be a guiding principle.
This is a good news study which shows industry's willingness to use the newest technology to reduce negative impacts on the river system.
Municipalities should find ways to lower discharge. Governments should provide infrastructure support.

Northern River Basins Study Final Report