Sundial Creek Subwatershed Class Environmental Assessment Survey

Welcome!

The City of Orillia is completing a Class Environmental Assessment for Sundial Creek Subwatershed. The goal of the study is to develop a stormwater strategy that assists with ecological restoration, specifically the protection and restoration of a healthy Brook Trout population.

The City wants to hear your feedback on the project and the recommended solution.

1.What are the first three digits of your postal code?(Required.)

2.What is your interest in the project?(Required.)

I live nearby

I visit the study area

I am interested in Orillia projects

Other

3.Have you observed changes in Sundial Creek over time?

Yes

4.If you answered yes to Question 3, please provide more information. What changes have you seen?

5.Do you have any comments on the recommended Oil and Grit Separator? Please let us know what you like or dislike.

6.Do you have any comments on the recommended bioswales in roadside ditches? Please let us know what you like or dislike.

7.If you live in the Sundial Creek Subwatershed, are you interested in taking actions to help improve the health of Sundial Creek?

Yes

Not applicable

8.If you answered yes to Question 7, which of the following would you consider?

Removal of invasive species – this involves removing invasive plants (like periwinkle) from your property

Helping water soak into the ground through one or more of the following:

Downspout disconnection

Rain garden

Permeable driveway

Rain barrel

Other

None of the above

9.What information or support would you need to implement the options from Question 8 on your property?

Next Steps

The City and its consultant will consider any feedback from the public, and finalize the study. The City will begin implementing the preferred solution over the next several years.

Thank You

We appreciate you taking the time and effort to complete this survey. Your feedback is valuable, and will shape the Sundial Creek Environmental Assessment.

If you have any questions or comments about the project, please contact:

Patrick MacDonald, P.Eng.
City of Orillia
705-558-9538
PMacDonald@orillia.ca

Chris Denich, MSc, P.Eng.
Aquafor Beech Limited
647-993-2267
denich.c@aquaforbeech.com