Gravel Watch: Mission Statement

Rehabilitating Ontario's
Pits & Quarries

Gravel Watch Mission Statement: Dedicated to the responsible use of aggregates (sand, gravel and crushed rock).

Our mission includes the following:

1. Engage in constructive dialog to improve the responsible use of aggregates
2. Promote sustainable use of aggregates
3. Represent public points of view on the aggregate industry
4. Collect and disseminate information on aggregate usage
5. Make views known to:
- a. The public
- b. Government agencies
- c. Organizations promoting environmental protection
- d. The aggregate industry
6. Collect information on environmental and operational aspects of aggregate pits and quarries, both active and abandoned, including information on:
- a. Rehabilitation of pits and quarries
- b. Impact of aggregate extraction on surface and ground water
- c. Impact of aggregate haulage on traffic
- d. Impact of aggregate haulage on roads and bridges
- e. Noise and its mitigation
- f. Dust and its mitigation
- g. Recycling to minimize exploitation of virgin gravel
- h. Licensing of pits and quarries
- i. Fees for licensing and haulage
- j. Enforcement of laws, regulations and guidelines in pits and quarries
- k. Safety considerations