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16 - The Canadian Champion, July 10, 1998 Halton Region readies its archeological plan By BRAD REAUME The Champion Halton is full of history, much of it as yet uncov- ered. There are currently about 600 known archaeological sites in Halton representing the 11,000 years of human habitation of thîs ares. Many of these sites were short- termn prehistoric camps used when natives moved through the ares on a seasonal basis. By 500 AD larger and more permanent settlements became estabiished as agriculture became a way of life. With large-scale development comes the need to determine where archaeological sites may be and to protect ones that are aiready known. Halton Region wiIl adopt an archaeoiogical master plan to provide land use planning and management guidelines to protect current sites as well as assess where additional sites may be located. Ron Williamson, president of Archaeological Services TInce recently presented a draft of the Master Plan to members of Halton's planning and public works committee. "This will heip us decide more preciseiy when to appiy archaeological conditions to development approvais," he said. On most large-scale projects the archaeoiogical con- ditions are imposed, however the new master plan will refine when this actualiy happens, he explained. Mr. Wiiliamson explained that if a proposed devel- opmnent is in an ares where an archaeological site might be expected the condition would be automati- caliy applied. If the master plan shows a low probabil- ity for archaeological remains then no condition would be applied to the proposai. The master plan identifies ail known sites, including ones that were identified by the public. Mr. Wiliiamson said most sites were iocated through the Ienvironmental assessment process or planning act T dc sg fil e photo Haiton la rich ln archeologlcll sites Inhabited by native people. assessments. Clusters of archaeoiogical sites are in the Bronte Creek basin and have been found since the 1 970's, hie said. Interestingly but perhaps not surprisingly most sites are within 200 meters of creek tributaries rather than near the lake itself. The plan takes into account land and vegetation, to see if there is a correlation. Various souls might mndi- cate agricuitural practices while the presence of cedar swamps apparently made for a major source of timber for native villages. While moat land in urban areas has been disturbed it is stili possible to find archaeological sites on school yards, parks or golf courses, Mr. Wiliiamson said. The final master plan wili be brought forward to Halton counicil for adoption in September. wice as many women as men weelop multiple scierosis. Multiple Scierosis ;oclety of Canada -800-268-7582 ,P,5EElAnRS* CATALOGUE TÀT À 0 1 Thursday, July 9 - Thursday, July 16, 1998 25 % OF ALL WOMENS, CHILDRENS, MEN'S IN-STOCK APPAREL AND FOOTWEAR from our Spring & Summer 1998 and Biggest Spring Catalogue Sale catalogues When you place your order, please state this âo: SkA . . . . . . . . . . . . Bonus Offer Number to get your savings: Je 941612780 E ýR GGEST SPRýN G SALE CATAt (ATALOG UE H U RRY 1* OFFER IN EFFECT JULY 9 JULY 16, WHILE QUANTITIES LAST! CICLLTLLFE1-m800-267-3277 AmY-m- WE'D LIKE T MAKE THIS PERFECTLY CLEAR Watermin clsanmng s currontly taking place in Milon To prevent discoloured water from entering your home during cleaning, please remember: " Do flot use water or flush toilets between the times indicated on your blue letter which we witI pmovide to you approximately 2 days pnior to working on your street. " When we are finished for the day on your street, tum on the cold water tap in your basement and let the water mun until clear. ibis may create air in your system, and if so, go the highest point in your home and tum the cold water tap on and let it rmn until the air is out of the line. Oueston? Please call 878-8113, ext. 7704,7705 or 7706. Regionai staff wvill be available to answer your questions. Haltn R*io Plan ig ndSubic WIk -à