GREAT NEWS for the SMR RAP!
As of February 25, 2015, the Bird and Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems BUI has officially been redesignated as Not Impaired for the Ontario portion of the AOC.
For more information on the studies that brought about the redesignation, please see the Population Assessment here, and the Redesignation Report here.
Summary of Beneficial Use Impairments in St. Marys River Area of Concern There were 14 environmental challenges considered in each Great Lakes Area of Concern |
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ENVIRONMENTAL ISSUE |
Status |
Restrictions on Fish and Wildlife Consumption |
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– Restrictions on fish consumption
|
I |
– Consumption of wildlife
|
NI |
Tainting of Fish and Wildlife Flavour |
NI |
Degradation of Fish and Wildlife Populations |
|
– Health of fish populations
|
I |
– Contaminant levels of fish
|
I |
– Health of wildlife populations
|
RFA |
– Contaminant levels of wildlife
|
NI |
Fish Tumors and Other Deformities |
I |
Bird and Animal Deformities or Reproductive Problems |
NI |
Degradation of Benthos (worms and insects that live on the bottom of river) |
|
– Health of benthic populations
|
I |
– Contaminant levels of benthic organisms
|
I |
I |
|
I |
|
Restrictions on Drinking Water Consumption or Taste and Odour Problems |
NI |
I |
|
Degradation of Aesthetics |
I |
Added Cost to Agriculture and Industry |
NI |
Degradation of Phytoplankton and Zooplankton |
NI |
Loss of Fish and Wildlife Habitat |
I |
I = Impaired; RFA = Requires Further Assessment; NI = Not Impaired |
To view the complete Michigan Guidance for Delisting, click here. You can also see its front matter, or its appendices and references.