This message was sent to ##Email## To advertise in this publication please click here November 24, 2022 To view email in web browser, click here. .WHAT'S NEW Disclaimer: The events and media articles featured in Field Notes do not express or reflect the opinions of Professional Geoscientists Ontario, or any employee thereof. MECP Excess Soil Webinars The Ministry of Environment, Conservation and Parks (MECP) MECP will be hosting two webinars to provide information on the key requirements coming into effect on Jan. 1, 2023. Project Area Requirements Webinar Wednesday, Nov. 30, 2022, 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ET Register online Reuse Site Requirements Webinar Wednesday, Dec. 7, 2022 at 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m. ET Register online Check out RPRA's training materials about the use of Excess Soil Registry RPRA The Resource Productivity and Recovery Authority (RPRA) developed a suite of online resources to help users navigate the Excess Soil Registry and how to complete notice filings. READ MORE Ministry of Mines Announces Ontario's Critical Minerals Innovation Fund Government of Ontario The Ministry of Mines launches the Critical Minerals Innovation Fund to stimulate investments in Ontario’s critical mineral supply chain. Applications for funding are now being accepted. Find out more about this program and requirements for eligibility. READ MORE Statistics Canada is seeking input on the new Census of Environment program Statistics Canada Statistics Canada has been asked by the Government of Canada to develop a Census of Environment that will provide a robust picture of Canada's ecosystems and their benefit to our well-being and the economy. READ MORE A Watershed Moment — The true cost of rolling back decades of environmental protection in Ontario Conservation Ontario There's a lot to unpack in Bill 23, More Homes Built Faster Act, 2022, and it's clear the proposed changes may have significant impacts on conservation authorities, municipalities, and the overall protection of Ontario's environment. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by SGS Canada Inc. SGS delivers unparalleled geochemistry services across the entire mining life cycle SGS global network provides you with a range of unparalleled geochemical analysis around the world! Gain a competitive edge with SGS’ globally recognized on-site laboratory services OSC seeks comment on 2023-2024 priorities OSC The Ontario Securities Commission (OSC) is seeking feedback from stakeholders on its draft 2023-2024 Statement of Priorities (SoP) which will guide business planning for the fiscal year. The SoP sets out the strategic goals the OSC intends to focus its resources and actions on, as well as priority initiatives the OSC will pursue to support the strategic goals. READ MORE .IN THE MEDIA Disclaimer: The media articles featured in Field Notes do not express or reflect the opinions of Professional Geoscientists Ontario, or any employee thereof. U.S. military in talks with Canadian miners for key minerals as rivalry with China grows Financial Post The United States military is talking to Canadian miners about potentially funding some critical minerals projects in Canada, the latest evidence of President Joe Biden’s administration’s commitment to cutting its reliance on China for the metals needed to build defense equipment and expand the electric vehicle (EV) market. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Leadership in the Resource Sector The Master of Earth and Energy Resources Leadership at Queen’s University is training future leaders in the natural resource industry. Through part-time delivery and interdisciplinary courses accessed primarily online, you can continue working from anywhere in the world while earning your degree. Visit our website today to learn more. LEARN MORE Northern Ontario Mining Showcase returns to world's premier mining expo North Bay News Temiskaming Shores will once again establish the Northern Ontario Mining Showcase (NOMS) pavilion at the 2023 Prospectors & Developers Association of Canada (PDAC) Convention. The Federal Economic Development Agency for Northern Ontario – FedNor will contribute $745,000. READ MORE Ontario to apologize to miners forced to use McIntyre Powder Northern Ontario Business At the end of this month, the Ontario legislature is expected to become united for a few moments as all members of all parties at Queen's Park will offer an apology to a select group of miners, their widows and their families. READ MORE  PRODUCT SHOWCASE Earth Sciences at McMaster University The School of Earth, Environment & Society (SEES) at McMaster offers exciting learning opportunities in the earth and environmental sciences, with opportunities for accreditation with the Professional Geoscientists Ontario (PGO). SEES offers world class facilities, a multidisciplinary research environment and field, laboratory and modeling opportunities. Learn more LEARN MORE Drinking water protection improved for Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula BlackburnNews.com Drinking water protection for 160,000 residents in midwestern Ontario has been improved. A source water protection plan for Saugeen, Grey Sauble, and Northern Bruce Peninsula now requires risk management for tanks of 250 litres and up, instead of 2,500. READ MORE What goes in the water CBC News The trip through the locks heading into Montreal on the St. Lawrence River is long and languid. Sitting on the top deck of their research ship, the scientists are reading, typing away on a laptop, napping under the emergency zodiac, the only piece of shade on this sweltering August day, and braiding a friendship bracelet attached to a Nalgene water bottle covered in stickers. READ MORE  SPONSORED CONTENT Promoted by Quantec Geoscience Limited Discover more about your property sooner and make more informed decisions regarding drill targeting with deep imaging technologies like TITAN, ORION 3D and SPARTAN MT. View - DISCOVER MT – part of Quantec's informative DISCOVER MORE tutorials. The latest growing technology for deep resistivity imaging is MT. This one-hour session provides an excellent overview of this key exploration tool. 6 Canadian sites given geological heritage status by UNESCO, scientists The Weather Network Six Canadian sites — one of which is in Alberta and one just outside — have been recognized internationally as places that contribute to understanding the Earth and its history. B.C.'s Burgess Shale and Alberta's Dinosaur Provincial Park were designated as international geological heritage sites by UNESCO and the International Union of Geological Sciences. READ MORE Tiniest ever ancient seawater pockets revealed PNNL Trapped for millennia, the tiniest liquid remnants of an ancient inland sea have now been revealed. The surprising discovery of seawater sealed in what is now North America for 390 million years opens up a new avenue for understanding how oceans change and adapt with the changing climate. READ MORE Tonga volcano eruption in January 'was biggest ever recorded' Yahoo News A huge volcanic outburst near Tonga earlier this year was the biggest ever recorded using modern equipment, researchers have revealed. On 15 January, Hunga Tonga–Hunga Ha'apai, a submarine volcano in the Tongan archipelago in the southern Pacific Ocean, violently erupted. READ MORE   Field Notes Connect with PGO | Privacy Policy Marilen Miguel, Director of Stakeholder Relations — PGO, 416-203-2746 ext. 24 | Send Feedback Hailey Golden, Director of Publishing, Multiview, 469-420-2630 | Download media kit Indy Kalsi, VP Sales, Multiview Canada, 289-695-5472 Victoria Scott, Senior Content Editor, Multiview, 289-695-5367 | Contribute News Professional Geoscientists Ontario 25 Adelaide Street East, Suite 1100  |  Toronto, Ontario M5C 3A1  416-203-2746  |  Contact Us  |  www.pgo.ca Click here to unsubscribe.  Learn how to add us to your safe sender list so our emails get to your inbox. 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