Belgrave-area people can see their local well on tour
       People from Belgrave and area will have a rare chance to see their local well up-close on Saturday, September 18 during an Open Well come-and-go open house. The event runs from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the Pumphouse at 30 McCrea Street in Belgrave. There is a free hot-dog and hamburger barbecue for those who attend.
       Residents of the area are invited to drop in and find out how their well works, what they can do to protect it, and what money is available to help them protect that municipal water source through well or septic improvements, best management practices, or through pollution prevention reviews for business.
       The Maitland Valley and Ausable Bayfield conservation authorities are delivering the Ontario Drinking Water Stewardship Program (ODWSP) in this region. The Early Actions phase of that project is going to end this year and some people who are currently able to get financial assistance may not be eligible next year. That's why it's important to find out now about funding that is available for a limited time, said Donna Clarkson, source protection technician, who works at the Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) office in Wroxeter.
       "There's a great opportunity right now to help protect the community's water and receive funding to do it," said Clarkson. "That's why we want to let everyone in Belgrave and area know how they can help keep the water clean."
       A staff member from Veolia Water will be attending the event to educate people about their water source. The organizers expressed special thanks to Veolia Water and to the Municipality of Morris-Turnberry for making the event possible.
       For more information visit sourceprotectionstewardship.on.ca or sourcewaterinfo.on.ca or phone 519-335-3557 or 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610 or e-mail info@sourcewaterinfo.on.ca