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Greenstone Waste Management Environmental Assessment

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The Municipality of Greenstone is conducting an Environmental Assessment process. During this process, engineers and environmental scientists will study ways to reduce and manage waste within the region of Greenstone. The goal is to create a long-term plan to manage and dispose of the Municipality of Greenstone's solid waste.

Three rounds of engagement are planned with the communities of Greenstone, Indigenous groups, and organizations in the area. To learn more about the public engagement process, timeline, and ways to get involved, please click on the tabs below.

KGS Group and Scatliff + Miller + Murray have been retained to assist the Municipality of Greenstone in the development of the plan.

The EA process is split into three rounds of engagement that aligns with key engineering milestones. 

  • Round 1: Gather feedback on new ways to reduce and manage waste (2022-2024)
  • Round 2: Review options & determine a waste management system (current stage)
  • Round 3: Identification of the preferred waste management system and site (2024/2025)

 

Upcoming Events/Critical Updates in 2024

OCTOBER 2024
  • Round 2 engagement with Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek, Ginoogaming First Nation and Aroland First Nation
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping session conducted by Matawa First Nations with Long Lake #58 First Nation
Project Contact:

Tony Gallo, KGS Group                                                                             

GreenstoneEA@kgsgroup.com 

PROJECT UPDATES 

Upcoming/Ongoing Events

OCTOBER 2024
  • Round 2 Workshop in Geraldton for Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
  • Round 2 Community Event at Ginoogaming First Nation
  • Round 2 Community Event at Aroland First Nation
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping session conducted by Matawa First Nations with Long Lake #58 First Nation

Past EVents

2024
september 
  • Round 2 Engagement Booth at Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Annual General Meeting
AUGUST
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping session conducted by Matawa First Nations with Ginoogaming First Nation
JULY 
  • Round 2 Public Online Event
  • Round 2 Website Online Survey (closed on July 31, 2024)
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping sessions conducted by Matawa First Nations with Aroland First Nation
JUNE 
  • Round 2 Online Event for First Nations
  • Round 2 In-Community Event at Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
May 
  • Round 2 Public Open Houses at Geraldton, Longlac, Nakina and Beardmore
FEBRUARY-APRIL 
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping sessions conducted by Nokiiwin Tribal Council with Animbigoo Zaagi'ign Anishinaabek, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek and Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping sessions conducted by Métis Nation of Ontario
  • Indigenous Cultural Values Mapping sessions conducted byRed Sky Métis Independent Nation
January
  • Round 1 Red Sky Métis Independent Nation Leadership Engagement

    Métis Nation of Ontario Leadership Update
2023
August-September
  • Round 1 Métis Nation of Ontario Leadership Meeting, Geraldton Open House Event and Thunder Bay Open House Event
July
  • Project update to Greenstone Waste Management Steering Committee
April-June
  • Round 1 In-Community First Nation Leadership Meetings and Community Events at Ginoogaming First Nation, Long Lake #58 First Nation, Aroland First Nation, Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek, and Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
March
  • Round 1 Thunder Bay Open House for First Nations
February
  • Project update to Greenstone Waste Management Steering Committee
2022
November
  • Round 1 Public Open Houses at Geraldton, Longlac, Nakina and Beardmore
August 26
  • Public Notice of Commencement
2021

KGS Group and Scatliff + Miller + Murrray join the project

2014

Greenstone Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference Approved

PROJECT BACKGROUND AND TIMELINE

There are four municipal operated landfills in the communities of Geraldton, Longlac, Nakina, and Beardmore. 

The life expectancies of the three current facilities are based on the current volumes of waste.

Current Capacity
  • Geraldton landfill was closed in 2021.
  • Longlac landfill has an estimated 5 years of capacity remaining.
  • Beardmore landfill was near capacity but received an expansion in 2023 and now has approximately 37 years of capacity remaining.
  • The Nakina facilities has approximately 50 years of capacity remaining.

 Map of existing waste management system

WHY IS THIS PROJECT NEEDED?

A long-term solution is need for the management of solid waste for the region. Development of this solution requires initiating an Environmental Assessment study to evaluate alternatives for waste management, identification of a preferred system, and selection of a preferred site. 

The Environmental Assessment process is guided by the Municipality of Greenstone Municipal Solid Waste Disposal Plan Environmental Assessment Terms of Reference. The Terms of Reference was completed in 2013 and approved by Ministry of Environment in 2014/15 . It acts as a road map for the current process including steps required in the study and consultation process.

ENGAGE

 

Ways to get involved

Participant Meetings 

Meetings are planned with targeted stakeholder groups and organizations such as Waste Management Steering Committee, Indigenous Communities, recycling partners, Government representatives, and Industry representatives that have a vested interest in the project, provide related services or programs, or require review of the project or process.

In person and online engagement events are planned for the following communities at each round of the project:

  • General Public
    • Geraldton
    • Longlac
    • Nakina
    • Beardmore
    • Indigenous Communities
  • First Nations
  1. Animbigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek
  2. Aroland First Nation
  3. Biinjitiwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek
  4. Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek
  5. Ginoogaming First Nation
  6. Long Lake #58 First Nation
  • Métis Nations
  1. Métis Nation Ontario
  2. Red Sky Métis Independent Nation
ROUND 2 ENGAGEMENT (ONGOING)

The primary goal of Round 2 is to introduce the Waste Management System (WMS) and site selection process to the public in the four sub-areas and surrounding Indigenous communities.

Round 2 engagement was initiated in February 2024 after the completion of Round 1 engagement. Cultural Values Mapping with Indigenous communities is happening simultaneously.

ROUND 2 OBJECTIVES

  • Explore and discuss types of waste management systems and evaluation criteria.
  • Collect feedback on preferred waste management systems.
  • Present site exclusion criteria and potential sites for the future waste management system.
  • Collect feedback potential on sites for the future waste management system.
  • Present site evaluation and final selection criteria.

To learn more about Round 2 engagement content please review the following documents:

  • Round 2 Factsheet
  • Round 2 Engagement Boards
  • Maps of Potential Eight Sites Currently Under Consideration

Unable to attend Round 2 in-person or virtual events? Learn more about the project by viewing the online presentation video.

 Upcoming Events:

  • Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (AZA) Geraldton Workshop
    • October 8, 2024 | 2:00 to 4:00 PM | Geraldton Community Centre
  • Ginoogaming First Nation Community Event
    • October 9, 2024 | 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Ginoogaming First Nation Training Center
  • Aroland First Nation Community Event
    • October 10, 2024 | 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Johnny Therriault School Gym
  • Aroland First Nation Leadership and Community Event
    • Upcoming in Summer 2024: To be Confirmed
  • Long Lake #58 First Nation Community Event
    • Upcoming in Fall 2024: To be Confirmed

PAST ROUND 2 PUBLIC EVENTS

  • Public Online Event
    • July 11, 2024 | 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Longlac Sportsplex
  • Longlac Open House
    • May 7, 2024 | 3:00 TO 7:00 PM | Longlac Sportsplex
  • Nakina Open House
    • May 8, 2024 | 3:00 TO 7:00 PM | Nakina Community Centre
  • Geraldton Open House
    • May 9, 2024 | 3:00 TO 7:00 PM | Geraldton Community Centre
  • Beardmore Open House
    • May 10, 2024 | 3:00 TO 7:00 PM | Beardmore Community Centre

PAST ROUND 2 INDIGENOUS EVENTS

  • Online First Nations Event (conducted in coordination with Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Matawa First Nations)
    • June 25, 2024 | 6:00 to 7:30 PM | Online Event
  • In-person First Nations Events (conducted in coordination with Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Matawa First Nations)
    • Biinjitwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Community Event
      • June 4, 2024 | 1:00 to 4:00 PM | Community Hall
    • Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Annual General Meeting
      • September 7, 2024 | 9:30 AM to 12:00 PM | Engagement Booth

Métis Nation of Ontario and Red Sky Métis Independent Nation chose to attend the Public Open Houses instead of having separate events.

CULTURAL VALUES MAPPING WITH INDIGENOUS COMMUNITIES (ONGOING)

Cultural Values Mapping with Indigenous communities is a critical step that will inform the site selection criteria for the New Waste Management System (WMS) in Round 3. It was initiated at the end of Round 1 engagement and will be completed with Round 2 engagement in Summer 2024.

Cultural Values Mapping is being conducted independently by community leadership or the Tribal Council associated with the First Nation with support from the project team as needed. The process developed aims to protect access and ownership of Indigenous cultural values data.

Communities involved in this process include:

  • Nokiiwin Tribal Council
    • Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (completed)
    • Biinjitwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek (completed)
    • Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek (completed)
  • Matawa First Nations
    • Aroland First Nation  (completed)
    • Ginoogaming First Nation (completed)
    • Long Lake #58 First Nation 
  • Métis Nation of Ontario (completed)
  • Red Sky Métis Independent Nation (completed)
ROUND 1 ENGAGEMENT (COMPLETED)

The primary goal of Round 1 was to introduce the project and EA process and engage the public in the four sub-areas and surrounding Indigenous communities on an overall vision for the new system and gather input on potential opportunities and challenges for the new Waste Management System (WMS).

Round 1 engagement was initiated after the distribution of the Notice of Commencement in September 2022 and was completed in January 2024. In addition, Cultural Values Mapping was introduced to all Indigenous communities and initiated in Round 1.

ROUND 1 OBJECTIVES

  • Explore and discuss types of waste management operations and systems.
  • Explore waste diversion strategies.
  • Explore local vs regional services/operations.
  • Gather information of existing systems, wants, and needs.
  • Identify priorities on different opportunities and criteria on the evaluation of potential short-listed sites as well as local/regional types of services.
  • Introduce the need for value mapping in future rounds of engagement.

To learn more about Round 1 engagement content please review the following documents:

  • Round 1 Factsheet
  • Round 1 Engagement Boards and Activities

ROUND 1 PUBLIC EVENTS

  • Longlac – November 7 Longlac Sportsplex 200 Picnic Point Road 3-7pm
  • Nakina – November 8 Nakina Community Centre 206 North Ave 3-7pm
  • Geraldton - November 9 Geraldton Community Centre 200 Wardrope Ave 3-7 pm
  • Beardmore – November 10 100 Main St 3-7 pm

ROUND 1 INDIGENOUS EVENTS

  • First Nations (conducted in coordination with Nokiiwin Tribal Council and Matawa First Nations)
    • Thunder Bay First Nations Open House Event
      • March 20, 2023 | 4:00 to 8:00 pm | Victoria Inn, Thunder Bay
    • Animbiigoo Zaagi'igan Anishinaabek (AZA) Engagement
      • Conducted by AZA leadership
    • Ginoogaming First Nation Leadership and Community Event
      • April 19, 2023 | 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Ginoogaming First Nation Training Centre
    • Long Lake 58 First Nation Leadership and Community Event
      • April 20, 2023 | 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Long Lake 58 First Nation Community Centre
    • Aroland First Nation Leadership and Community Event
      • April 26, 2023 | 5:00 to 8:00 PM | Johnny Therriault School Gym
    • Biinjitwaabik Zaaging Anishinaabek Leadership and Community Event
      • April 27, 2023 | 4:30 to 7:00 PM | Community Hall
    • Bingwi Neyaashi Anishinaabek Community Meeting Booth
      • June 24, 2023 | 9:00 AM – 1:30 PM | Prince Arthur Hotel, Thunder Bay
  • Métis Nations
    • Métis Nation of Ontario Leadership Meeting
      • August 1, 2023 | 6:00 to 7:00 PM | Online Meeting
    • Métis Nation of Ontario Geraldton Community Open House
      • September 26, 2023 | 3:00 to 7:00 PM | Geraldton Community Centre
    • Métis Nation of Ontario Thunder Bay Community Open House
      • September 28, 2023 | 4:00 to 8:00 PM | Oliver Road Community Center, Thunder Bay
    • Red Sky Métis Independent Nation Leadership Meeting
      • January 26, 2024 | 10:00 to 11:00 AM | Online Meeting
 DOCUMENTS AND LINKS
  • Round 2 Online Input Form - NOW CLOSED
  • Map of Eight Potential Sites Identified in Round 2
  • Round 2 Did You Know? Factsheet
  • Round 2 Engagement Presentation Boards
  • Round 1 Fact sheet: Project overview
  • Round 1 Engagement Presentation Boards
  • Notice of Commencement
  • Environmental Assessment (EA) Terms of Reference (ToR) (2015)

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