Advocacy Program

Whitewater Ontario is deeply concerned about the erosion of the rights of paddlers and other users of the province's waterways. Whitewater Ontario is and has been involved in river access and preservation through such projects as the Minden Wild Water Preserve on the Gull River, negotiating with land owners to provide access to the Crowe Bridge play spot, and keeping involved in the struggle over the Petawawa hydroelectric project.

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See the Advocacy news section for current information or the Advocacy Issues section for ongoing issues and access agreement testimonials.



ORA Press release: 3 rivers safe for now
Please see attached press release from Ontario Rivers Alliance regarding hydro projects on Ontario rivers.
Attachments:
Download this file (ORA 2012-05-03-PRESS RELEASE-1.pdf)ORA 2012-05-03-PRESS RELEASE-1.pdf[ ]402 Kb
 
Media coverage of WO Advocacy sign unveiling

Several local newspapers reported on the recent sign unveiling at the Black river access point in Queensborough. Below are clippings from the Tweed News and the Community Press.

 

 

 

 
Queensborough Access Sign Unveiling Draws Paddlers and Community Members

 


Members of the WO Advocacy Committee at the event L-R: Laura Duncan, Gary George, Wayne Donison, Leah Kindree & Ben Plumb

 

Members of the WO Advocacy Committee, members of the Queensborough community and paddlers from across Ontario gathered on Saturday Morning March 24th to erect a sign recognising the Queensborough community's ongoing support for access to the Black River and in particular, Elaine and Ludwik Kapusta who own the property at the river takeout.

 

There were three local papers there to cover the event, which was followed by a paddle of the Upper Black and treats including burgers and pies provided by members of the Queensborough community.

 

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Ludwik & Elaine Kapusta with paddlers ready to paddle the river.

 

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