SARNIA is the most important centre, deriving its industrial base from large petroleum refineries and petrochemical plants. These industries reported 11 chemical spills in 1985 and the discovery of a toxic "blob" on the river's bottom resulted in a $16 000 fine to Dow Chemical Canada Inc. The river is now monitored by Ontario's ministry of the environment. The banks of the St Clair are also home to many cottagers.
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St Clair River
Article by Marie Sanderson
Published Online February 7, 2006
Last Edited January 23, 2014
St Clair River, 64 km long, flows in a southerly direction, connecting Lake HURON in the N with Lake ST CLAIR in the S, and forms the international boundary between Canada and the US. Its northern portion has an average width of 0.8 km and depth of 8-18 m.
St Clair River, 64 km long, flows in a southerly direction, connecting Lake HURON in the N with Lake ST CLAIR in the S, and forms the international boundary between Canada and the US. Its northern portion has an average width of 0.8 km and depth of 8-18 m. In the S a delta called the St Clair Flats has formed, creating many channels and islands. The French were the first to explore and name the St Clair River.