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Results show methylmercury in Stoney Point fish at levels similar to regional waterbodies, with methylmercury identified as the greatest potential health concern. 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A fish study was conducted as part of a Human Health Risk Assessment for Stoney Point, which was completed by SLR in 2024 to look at risks related to eating fish from Stoney Point.  \nThe study collected fish samples from Peeper Pond, Bio Lake and Moon Lake at Stoney Point; and compared them to fish samples from Old Ausable Channel, Parkhill Creek, and other areas of Ontario and Canada.  \nFish from the flooded Quarry was not sampled since it is only used for catch and release fishing.  \nOld Ausable Channel  \nStoney Point  \nParkhill Creek  \nFindings  \nThe study found that fish from Stoney Point contained similar amounts of substances, such as methylmercury, as fish from other waterbodies in this region of Ontario. The study showed that, among the substances tested, methylmercury has the greatest potential to affect people, shoulda high enough quantity of fish be regularly consumed.  \nMethylmercury can build up in the bodies of fish over time. Large predator fish like Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass may contain higher amounts of methylmercury than other fish because they live for a relatively long time and eat many small fish.  \nFish species assessed for eating:  \nNorthern pike  \nLargemouth bass  \nBullhead (brown and black)  \nYellow perch  \nBlack crappie  \nBased on the common presence of methylmercury in fish in Southwestern Ontario, it is possible that similar substances may be present within fish in waterbodies in and around Stoney Point, including the flooded Quarry.  \nOut of an abundance of caution, fish from the flooded Quarry should not be consumed.  \nHealth Canada recommends fish as a source of Omega 3 fatty acids and many other nutritional benefits.  \nHealth Canada cautions people from eating too much of certain types of fish because most fish, regardless of where they are caught, may contain methylmercury.  \nAll substances whether they are naturally occurring or human caused have the potential to cause harm to human health if too much is consumed.  \nLarge fish, such as Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass, may contain higher amounts of methylmercury and should be eaten less, particularly Northern Pike. If your diet does not include pike or bass, you can eat more fish.  \nGeneral Study Results for Eating Fish from Stoney Point  \nLow risk serving sizes and approximate monthly meal quantities include:  \n|  | Toddlers | Children under 12 | Pregnant Women | Average Adult |\n| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |\n|  | 75 gram serving | 125 gram serving | 227 gram serving | 227 gram serving |\n|  | About the size of an | About the size of | About the size of | About the size of an |\n|  | adult’s thumb | the palm of an adult’s hand | the palm of an adult’s hand | adult’s hand includingthe fingers |\n\nPike Fish  \n~~ ~~OMinxelydDFieitsh~~ ~~ 1 meal per month or less  \nDiet*  \n* Assuming 30% of the fish you consume are fish other than Pike or Bass.  \nFor More Information  \nLearn more about Methylmercury in fish from the Government of Canada here: Mercury in Fish-Questions [and Answers-Canada.ca](and Answers-Canada.ca)  \nThe province of Ontario monitors methylmercury levels for sport fish. Learn about Ontario’s advice for eating regional sport fish here: [www.ontario.ca/page/guide](www.ontario.ca/page/guide)eating-ontario-fish  \nFor more information please contact: Adriana Peisajovich, DND Project Manager [Adriana.peisajovich@forces.gc.ca](Adriana.peisajovich@forces.gc.ca)","cbCaiqBBKUFNqyZE","https://ap.wps.com/l/cbCaiqBBKUFNqyZE","pdf",1146294,"English","# Findings\n## Methylmercury risks and affected species\n## Recommended serving sizes and meal frequencies\n## Guidance to avoid flooded Quarry fish\n## References and contact information","[{\"question\":\"What did the 2024 study assess regarding eating fish from Stoney Point?\",\"answer\":\"It assessed human health risks related to consuming fish caught from Stoney Point waterbodies by measuring and comparing substances in sampled fish.\"},{\"question\":\"Which substance was identified as having the greatest potential health impact?\",\"answer\":\"Methylmercury, because it has the greatest potential to affect people if high enough quantities of fish are regularly consumed.\"},{\"question\":\"How do recommendations differ for large predator fish and for fish from the flooded Quarry?\",\"answer\":\"Large predator fish such as Northern Pike and Largemouth Bass may contain higher methylmercury and should be eaten less. Fish from the flooded Quarry should not be consumed out of caution.\"}]","Eating Fish Caught from Stoney Point Lakes - A Summary of Study Findings | PDF",1791277034]