Areas of ConcernForty-three environmental hotspots or “Areas of Concern” on the Great Lakes

5 on Lake Superior4 in Canada, 3 in USA

Objective:Restore impairments to allow unrestricted use for activities like fishing, swimming and drinking the water

Jackfish BayWhy an Area of Concern?

Negative environmental impacts of mill effluent on fish, fish habitat, sediment and aesthetics.

Preferred option – Monitored recovery

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Peninsula HarbourWhy an Area of Concern?

Harbour sediment contaminated with mercury and PCBs

Preferred option – “Thin-layer” cap

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