Our History

 

The DSAO was formed in 1983 to bring Drainage Superintendents together to exchange ideas and to standardize drainage maintenance and activities throughout the Province of Ontario.

 

Founding members (L-R):

John Palmer, Doug Wilson, Art Janse, Claude Taillon, Marvin Laidlaw, Bruce Carr, and

Ralph Clayton.


Photo taken by George Harris

photo of seven DSAO founding members

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DSAO founding 
This is the original one-page recommendation in June 1974 that municipalities retain drainage superintendents and that an associaiton be formed.
 
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DSAO: The first 25 years
This 35-page document outlines the leadership and minutes of the DSAO Annual General Meetings from 1983-2008.
 
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History of Drainage Statutes in Ontario 
This 47-page document outlines revisions to the drainage laws that have shaped Ontario's landscape, from 1835-1973.
 
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