Thank you, Mr. Chair.
I would now like to talk about water levels. You all talked about this, especially Mr. Murphy.
In 2013, the WWF gave the Thames River a very poor score for its flow. The water level is very important for the quality of the water.
A change in the flow or level of water will result in atmospheric warming, which in turn will lead to the thermostratification of the water column and accelerate the consumption of dissolved oxygen by plants and animals. So there would be less oxygen in the water. In addition, a drop in the water level reduces the dilution of chemical pollutants and leads to a decline in nutrients.
My question is for Mr. Pearson, Mr. Murphy or Ms. Fox. How do you think the federal government can improve the level or flow of water?