The Randle Reef
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One of the most appalling environmental catastrophes in Canada is right within the Greater Toronto Area, The Randle Reef, located in the Hamilton Harbour.
Randle Reef, is considered the direst of identified water pollution issues within Canada, but has recently begun remediation of the site. The Randle Reef contains a massive amount of toxic coal tar, which has been building up for decades, but is scheduled to be contained shortly.
In the early 1800âs, then known as Burlington Bay, Hamilton Harbour was an important access point for initial water transportation and industrial expansion of the Burlington and Hamilton area. During this time, the bay was crudely treated by its shoreline residents constantly polluting, as well as the dredging