River Class Descriptions recently published in Canada Gazette

http://canadagazette.gc.ca/rp-pr/p1/2009/2009-05-09/html/notice-avis-eng.html#d103

It will up to the public to maintain a watchful eye and protect their own communities and waterways




Class established — width or depth of navigable waters


(2) Sections of navigable waters are established as a class of navigable waters for the purposes of subsection 5.1(1) of the Act if

(a) the average width of the navigable waters measured at the high-water level is less than 1.20 m; or

(b) the average depth of the navigable waters measured at the high-water level is less than 0.30 m.

Class established — width of navigable waters and other criteria


(3) Sections of navigable waters are established as a class of navigable waters for the purposes of subsection 5.1(1) of the Act if the average width of the navigable waters measured at the high-water level is 1.20 m or more but not more than 3.00 m and

(a) the average depth of the navigable waters measured at the high-water level is 0.30 m or more but not more than 0.60 m;

(b) the slope of the navigable waters measured at the high-water level is greater than 4%;

(c) the sinuosity ratio is greater than 2; or

(d) there are more than two natural obstacles in the navigable waters, at least one of which is upstream and another of which is downstream from the midpoint of the centre line of the navigable waters.

Slope and sinuosity ratio


(4) For the purposes of subsection (3),

(a) the slope of the navigable waters is the differential elevation of the water surface from the upstream end of the centre line of the navigable waters to the downstream end of that line; and

(b) the sinuosity ratio is the ratio of the length of the centre line of the navigable waters to the length of a straight line that starts and ends at the same points as the centre line.

Terms and conditions


(5) With respect to any work built or placed in, on, over, under, through or across navigable waters of a class established by subsection (2) or (3), a term and condition is that the midpoint of the work shall be built or placed 100 m from each end of navigable waters of that class.

23rd Annual Kipawa River Rally

Hello Les Amis de la Riviere Kipawa,



Here is the news you’ve been waiting for! The Kipawa Rally is on! Mark your calendars now for June 27 & 28, 2009 and plan to attend the 23rd Annual Kipawa Rally!



Ø Camping will be available at the scenic Kipawa Lodge (takeout) and in the village of Laniel (putin)

Ø Kipawa Rally registration is $5.00 with proceeds going to support river preservation

Ø Camping at the Kipawa Lodge is $15 per night and includes the rally registration fee

Ø Fish fry dinner will be hosted by the Sorenson family on Saturday night at 6 pm

Ø Annual General Meeting of Les Amis de la Riviere Kipawa is scheduled for Saturday at 7:30 pm – election of executive members will take place and all are welcome to attend

Ø Rafting will be available from Esprit Whitewater, for more information contact: http://www.whitewater.ca/main.html



Don’t miss this exciting opportunity to paddle a beautiful and pristine river, gather around the campfire and socialize with friends. More information will follow.



See you at the Kipawa!




PS: Information will be updated shortly on the Les Amis website: http://www.kipawariver.ca

Any questions about the rally can be sent to hawkeye@guelphkayakclub.ca





Bonjour les Amis de la rivière Kipawa,



Voici la nouvelle que vous attendiez tous! Le Festival de la rivière Kipawa est de retour! Veuillez réserver les 27 et 28 juin 2009 sur votre calendrier,

pour participer à la 23 ème édition du Festival annuel de la rivière Kipawa!



* Il vous sera possible de camper sur la propriété de l'auberge Kipawa Lodge (au débarquement), et au village de Laniel (à l'embarquement).

* Les frais d'inscription au Festival sont fixés à $ 5.00 qui serviront à financer les initiatives de protection de la rivière.

* Le prix de la nuitée au camping de l'auberge Kipawa Lodge est fixé à $ 15.00

et comprend les frais d'inscription au Festival.

* La famille Sorenson qui gère l'auberge Kipawa Lodge, vous proposera un souper composé de poissons frits samedi à partir de 6:00 PM.

* L'assemblée générale annuelle des Amis de la rivière Kipawa se tiendra samedi à partir de 7:30 PM - avec l'élection du comité directeur et votre participation sera la bienvenue.

* Les descentes en raft seront organisées par Esprit Whitewater, pour plus d'information, visitez le site: http://www.whitewater.ca/main.html



Ne manquez pas cette occasion de naviguer sur une rivière magnifique et encore intacte, et de rencontrer vos amis autour du feu de camp. D'autres informations vont suivre.



Rendez-vous sur la Kipawa!