The Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Authority is pleased to announce the appointment of April Jeffs as Chair of the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee (SPC) by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment, Conservation and Parks.
Jeffs brings extensive experience in public service and governance to the role. She currently serves as a Senior Government Relations Advisor at Brock University, providing strategic advice on public policy and stakeholder engagement. Throughout her career, she has held several leadership positions across Niagara, including Mayor of the Township of Wainfleet, Niagara Regional Councillor, and Chair and Vice-Chair of the Niagara Parks Commission. She is well-versed in the SPC’s work, having previously served on the boards of the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority and Source Protection Authority, giving her an understanding of the committee’s mandated role in protecting local drinking water sources through collaborative, science-based solutions.
The Drinking Source Water Protection Program was established by the Government of Ontario under the Clean Water Act, 2006, creating a framework for multi-stakeholder committees to develop science-based assessment reports and local source protection plans. Supported by Source Protection Authorities, these committees are comprised of staff from municipalities, conservation authorities, industry, and provincial agencies, and together guide and coordinate protection efforts across the province.
For more information on the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection program and SPC, visit http://www.sourceprotection-niagara.ca. Follow on Facebook, LinkedIn, and Instagram for more updates.
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“April brings a strong understanding of local communities, partnerships, and environmental priorities. Her experience in municipal leadership and public policy will support continued collaboration to protect drinking water sources across the Niagara Peninsula.”
Chair, Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Authority, Robert Foster
“It’s an honour to serve as Chair of the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee. Protecting our drinking water sources is a shared responsibility, and I look forward to working closely with our members and partners to ensure strong, science-based policies continue to safeguard our communities now and into the future”
Chair, Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee, April Jeffs
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About Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority:
As a community-based natural resource management agency, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority (NPCA) also serves as the legislated Source Protection Authority for the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Area under Ontario’s Clean Water Act, providing governance, technical support, data and coordination to the Niagara Peninsula Source Protection Committee.
The NPCA envisions a healthy and vibrant natural environment with shared greenspace and clean water for all. NPCA’s work supports the conservation, enhancement, and sustainability of healthy watersheds with programs and services that focus on drinking water source protection, flood and hazard management, ecosystem restoration, community stewardship, education, and land management. NPCA is the caretaker of 43 conservation areas within the Niagara Peninsula watershed held in public trust for recreation, heritage preservation, conservation, and education. These natural and shared greenspaces marry nature, culture, and adventure to create limitless opportunities for discovery.
Questions related to the above release should be directed to:
Erika Navarro
Communications & Marketing Specialist
Cell: 905-650-4027
enavarro@npca.ca
Questions related to the SPC:
Thomas Proks
Source Water Protection & Hydrogeology Specialist
905-788-3135 ext. 261
tproks@npca.ca