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(The remainder of the fol- lowing. story will appear next week. It concerns the Remedial Action Plan Team's status report on Jackfish Bay on Lake Superior. It focusses on areas of con- cern, and in this case, concern of pollution). ; (The information was provid- ed courtesy of Michael Moore, president of the Aguasabon Chamber of Commerce). The toxicity of the mill efflu- ent discharged at. Highway 17 as well as the toxicity of Blackbird Creek entering Lake Superior has been tested frequently during the last decade. Early investigation (1980, 1981) indicated a mean 96-hour LC-50 value of 27 per cent when rainbow trout were uscd in labo- ratory bioassays. More recent testing (1984-86) indicate 96-acur LC-50 values approach 5G per cent. Toxicity testing was conducted in 982 oy placing caged rainbow trout into Moberly Bay waters. These studies indicated toxic conditoins in surface waters along the western shore of Jackfish Bay. to Cody Island. Depressed dissolved oxygen Icvels were considered an impor- tant factor in this study and likely acted in combination with toxic constituents, such as resin acids to produce the fish lethality observed in the ficld, the maxi- mum distance from the Blackbird Creck discharge to Lake Superior at which 100 per cent fish mortal- ity was observed was 1.5 kilome- uc. Improvements in effluent toxi- city since 1983 will have resulted in improved conditions in Jackfish Bay. Sediments A survey conducted in 1981 indicated that Jackfish Bav sedi- ments contain significant levels of contaminants. Levels of chromium, iron, cop- "per, oil and grease, chemical oxy- gen demand and total phosphorus exceeded accepted guidelines used to evaluate the suitability of dredged-spoil material for open water disposal. An examination of total Kjeldahl nitrogen (TKN), zinc, cadmium, and mercury also exceeded these guidclinés in a localized area near the mouth of Blackbird Creek. Biota Lite information is presently available for the Jackfish Bay area, however, fish caught in the 1976 collection indicated need for a limited consumption advisory for Lake Trout greater than 45 cm. as its mercury level exceeded 0.5 ppm. Lake Whitefish and Cisco, however, were suitable for unlim- ited consumption. Also, in a 1983 study, PCBs were dciccted in young of the year at a mean level of 89 ppb (the IJC aquatic life objective is 100 ppb). A more extensive collection of whitesuckers and Lake Trout was made in 1986. Results for Hg, PCBs, mircx, pesticides and dioxins are expect- ed by mid-1987 and additional Terrace Bay-Schreiber News, Wednesday, September 25, 198 /, page 13° Remedial Action Plan assesses Jackfish work, including clam caging, is planned for this summer. Electro-fishing was performed in August, 1986. A total of 278 fish of 16 species were captured during the four runs, however, several species reported for the areas were not collected during the tests. continued on page 19 THE TOWNSHIP OF iyi | "TERRACE BAY '@), OLYMPIC TORCH Torch Relay Celebration. r 2nd, 1987. BRATE THE SPIRIT". 7. RELAY COMMITTEE The Olympic flame is coming to Terrace Bay in January of 1988 and the Township of Terrace Bay is looking for volunteers to help organize the Olympic If you are interested in joining the Olympic Torch Relay Committee, contact the Terrace Bay Recreation Office at 825-3542 before Friday Get Ready to "SHARE THE FLAME and CELE- TUPPERWARE Your local representative MARLENE DOBUSH provides services for Home Demonstration service on Tupperware Products for: Bridal Showers Phone Orders Cupboard Organization Call evenings for further information $25-3529. oe ee ee eee ee ae ob be O% FISHERIES MANAGEMENT PARTNERS IN DEVELOPMENT The planning process of the Geraldton District Fisheries Management Plan (1988-2000) is at the first stage of public review. We view the development of this plan as a partnership with you, the public. We are inviting you to participate by outlining for us your ideas or con- cerns regarding fisheries management. A document which summarizes fisheries background information and introduces optional fisheries manage- ment strategies has been prepared. Please accept this as an invitation to attend one or more of the three scheduled OPEN HOUSES which will initiate the Public. Review of, "A Summary of Background Information and Optional Management Strategies". OPEN HOUSES 'Community Location Date Time Geraldton Canadian Legion Sat. Sept. 26 1 p.m.-9 p.m. Nakina Recreation Complex --_ Tues. Sept. 29 2p.m.- 9 p.m. Longlac Community Centre Wed. Sept. 30 2 p.m. - 9 p.m. Come out and get your free copy of this document. Your input will play a key role in future fisheries management in the Geraldton District. If you would like more information, or wish to express your views, please contact: ° : District Manager Ministry of Natural Resources ( } Ministry of BQ.' Box 640 wy j Natural | Geraldton, Ontario ww Resources POT 1MO Ontario Telephone: (807) 854-1030 ee er |e GESTION DES PECHES TRAVAILLONS ENSEMBLE~ . 'e Le processus de planification de la gestion des péches du district de Geraldton (1988-2000) en est a sa premiere étape d'examen public. Pur nous, I'élaboration de ce plan est une entreprise commune avec le public. Nous vous invitons donc & nous communiquer vos idées et vos préoccupa- tions sur la gestion des péches. A cet effet, nous vous avons préparé un résumé donnant des renseignements généraux et des stratégies facultatives © de gestion de la péche. Vous étes donc cordialement invité a participer a une, ou plus, des trois journées portes ouverties qui amorceront le processus d'ex- amen public du "Résumé des renseignements généraux et des strategies fac- ultatives de gestion". JOURNEES PORTES OUVERTES Collectivitée Endroit Date Heures Geraldton Légion canadienne Sam. 26 sept. 13h-21h Nakina Centre récréatif ~ - Mardi 29 sept. 14h-21h Longlac Centre communautaire Merc. 30 sept. 14h-21h Venez nous rendre visite et vous procurer un exemplaire gratuit du document a l'étude. Votre participation sera déterminante de la gestion future des péches dans la région de Geraldton. : Pour plus de renseignements, ou pour faire part de votre point de vue, veuillez communiquer avec: Directeur du district - 'qn Ministére des Richesses naturelles Ministere des C.P. 640 SY) Richesses Geraldton (Ontario) naturelles POT 1MO Ontario Téléphone: (807) 854-1030 woo ee eenee een eer seen +s + se