Photo by Paul R.
This Area may soon Disappear, if not for Your Help!
If this place looks familiar … Read on
A proposed HydroElectric development will drastically change High Falls on the Grassy River. The scenic beauty of these rapids and waterfall, only 23 km from downtown Timmins, will be lost forever as the river flow is forced into a large pipe to feed the turbine and generator. The falls, as we now know it, will cease to exist. The preliminary work has already started as an environmental screening process is now happening. Public input will be sought probably in early Spring 2008 or 2009 or 2010 or 2011 or 2012 - Who knows ?
If you want to do something about it or want more information please Email: GrassyRiver@gmail.com
High Falls Background Information Link
Google Map/Panoramio Showing Area of the Proposed Dam
Click for Google MAP
Send Us Your pictures and they will be included on the blog
Email pics to: GrassyRiver@gmail.com
Feb 29, 2008
Feb 28, 2008
Pic of the Day
is about 20km upstream from High Falls
Let's hope this isn't the View at High Falls in the near future
Photo by Lynn
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Feb 27, 2008
Pic of the Day
buildup on a cold day
Photo by Lynn
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Feb 26, 2008
Feb 25, 2008
Feb 24, 2008
Feb 23, 2008
Feb 22, 2008
Pic of the Day
How man cubic Meters/Second of water do you believe is flowing ?
Photo by Markus
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Feb 21, 2008
Pic of the Day
Now just picture this spot with a nice cement wall !!!!!!!!!!!
JUST SAY NO !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photo by Markus
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Feb 20, 2008
Feb 19, 2008
Feb 18, 2008
Feb 17, 2008
Feb 16, 2008
Feb 15, 2008
Informational Link Added
New Link with background information regarding the High Falls Project put up
Located in upper left hand pane or visit this link Click to Open Document
Regards
Markus
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Pic of the Day
This is typical of what the rest of summer looks like
How many Watts can you generate with this kind of flow, never mind
Megawatts !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Photo by Henry
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Feb 14, 2008
Pic of the Day
This view is from the trail that goes from Dalton Rd to the falls on
the East side of the river
Photo by Henry
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Woods comes out of the Woods
Article in today's Timmins Daily press Feb 13-2008
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Feb 13, 2008
Wabun Tribal Council View on High Falls Project
CTV News Coverage - aired last night Feb 12th - Thanks CTV
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Feb 12, 2008
Letter Writing Campaign
Hi All,
If you want to support the cause to save High Falls it is very important to write to Hatch Energy, the company hired to do the Environmental Assessment, and express your opposition. All letters will become part of the Environmental Assessment record and will carry a lot of weight when the final decision is made.
Letters should be addressed to:
Thanks for your support
Hatch Energy
4342 Queen Street, P.O. Box 1001
Niagara Falls, Ontario, Canada
L2E 6W1
Attn: Kimberley Arnold, Senior Environmental Scientist
Markus
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Pic of the Day
Pic taken last January - one thing to take note of is how low the water level is
Photo by Paul Brunet
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Timmins Daily Press Article
Article on the falls in today's Timmins Daily Press
http://www.timminspress.com/ArticleDisplay.aspx?e=898828
Regards
Markus
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Feb 11, 2008
Pic of the Day
It's hard to believe just how many people spend time enjoying this area
I never realized it until i started this blog
Photo by Henry
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Feb 10, 2008
Special Sunday Night Pic
Please tell us your thoughts - Leave a Commnent or
Email us at grassyriver@gmail.com
Photo by Markus
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Feb 9, 2008
Pic of the Day
Great shot - pic taken somwhere near the bottom of the falls
Pic by Paul Brunet
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Feb 8, 2008
Pics of the Day
Still think it can generate 4 Megawatts ?????
Photos by Markus
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Feb 7, 2008
Last Night's Save High Falls Meeting Feb 6th
Hi All,
I would like to thank everyone who braved the cold weather last night to attend the meeting .
Attendance for the meeting was over whelming and was beyond our wildest expectations.
With in excess of 200 people it was standing room only.
With the response we got last night I guess next time we will have to have the meeting at the McIntyre Arena :-)
I'd also like to thank all the people that got up and said a few words in support of the Save High Falls Cause.
MPP Gilles Bisson, Councillor J. Stephen Adams, Larry Robichaud & Rick Isaacson of Friend of Mattagami, JC Santos of WildExodus.com and many others(sorry if i forgot you)
Thanks Mayor Tom Laughren for attending
Also a big thanks to CTV News, Timmins Daily Press & Timmins Times for coverage of the event - WOW !! we made it to two front pages
One attendee asked about the list of 190 other potential hydro generation sites across Ontario
The List of potential Sites is near the end of the following PDF document
Link to PDF document
If you have any comments or suggestions about the cause please feel free to email grassyriver@gmail.com
Thanks & Stay tuned for further developments
Regards
Friends of High Falls
CTV News Coverage of the Event - aired last night Feb 6th - Thanks CTV Great Job
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Visit to High Falls with CTV News
Feb 4th Visit to High Falls with Grant, John and CTV News Reporter David McGowan
Short 1.5 minute video clip as seen on CTV News Feb 4th
Thanks CTV for the coverage
Friends of High Falls
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Feb 6, 2008
Pic of the Day
This shot taken just down river from the falls
Photo by Markus
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Feb 5, 2008
Pic of the Day
public meeting.
Location: Feb 6th at the Centennial Hall (beside the Mountjoy Arena)
at 7:00 p.m.
See post below for google map showing location
Thanks again.
Grant Tunnicliffe
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Feb 4, 2008
Feb 3, 2008
Feb 2, 2008
IMPORTANT PUBLIC MEETING REGARDING HIGH FALLS
Public Meeting on High Falls
To All Residents of Timmins and Friends of High Falls
You are cordially invited to attend a public meeting to discuss the options facing High Falls on the Grassy River in light of a proposed hydroelectric development that would essentially change forever the natural rapids and waterfall that many residents of Timmins have come to value and enjoy.
Date: Wednesday, February 6, 2008
Location: Centennial Hall, (beside the Mountjoy Arena)
Time: 7:00 p.m.
The agenda will include a presentation with photos of the rapids and falls as well as its history and value to the residents of Timmins.
Those who attend will be invited to share their ideas about the future of this important natural resource that lies within the boundaries of the City of Timmins. Ideas collected will be important for the Environmental Screening process that is now taking place.
Grant Tunnicliffe grantt@ntl.sympatico.ca
John Shaw gjshaw@nt.net
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