CPAC MEETING TONITE AT 6 PM. IN WOOLWICH COUNCIL CHAMBERS

Tonite's Chemtura Public Advisory Committee (CPAC) will probably be the last one for 2012 and an absolutely remarkable year it has been. CPAC has been ably Chaired since the spring by Dr. Dan Holt much to the discontent of both Chemtura and the Ministry of the Environment (M.O.E.). Apparently they believe that criticism, no matter how much deserved, should always be applied via soft, soothing, repectful supplicants only. Afterall Chemtura and the M.O.E. have the most money, resources and bought and paid for professionals at their beck and call; hence it is beneath their dignity to be called upon the carpet by mere citizens as if they were nothing more than dirty polluters and liars.

Chairman Dan will as always attempt to be fair, openminded and abide by the rules which include significant public input, albeit through the Chair. The level of distrust and hostility will be muted as all parties are putting on a bit of a show for the media and any public present. Count on Chemtura to be surrounded by supporters and fellow travellors including the Sussex Group, Conestoga Rovers and Ontario M.O.E..

Tonite's agenda will include a presentation on a 3-D Aquifer Model as well as discussion by CPAC on the unacceptable proposed cleanup of GP1 & GP2. Too many Dioxins and DDT are being left behind. CPAC will also present a financial request for funding of peer review studies of Conestoga Rovers work. While CPAC are too diplomatic to suggest that CRA are client driven and their reports reflect it; I am not. CPAC will also advise all parties of their intent to make a Presentation to Woolwich Council on December 11/12. Finally Soil Water Air Technical (SWAT), a sub-committee of CPAC, will respond to CRA's presentation last month regarding enhanced off-site cleanup proposals.

Elmira and Woolwich citizens you are being well represented by the young CPAC. That being said, they need your involvement and presence. Whether you are present to listen, criticize or support them, it is important for you to be there. The powers of money, self interest and politics never rest and are trying to undermine this renewed effort by the young CPAC to get Elmira's water restored. Even with these new promises and proposals the 2028 deadline is extremely unlikely. You can help assure that these promises are met by incredibly unreliable parties including your own provincial government representatives.