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Lake Huron e-news - December 2009
Submitted by Geoff.Peach on December 2, 2009 - 3:25amGive like Santa, Save like David Suzuki
Having a hard time thinking of a unique gift for a family member or
friend? Why not give something that is not only special, but benefits
Lake Huron's environment? We've listed some ideas that anyone with a
passion for Lake Huron would love to receive. Just select an item from
the list, send a cheque with a note naming your selected gift, the name
and address of the recipient, and we will send them a gift card from you
with the item you bought for them.
… continue reading »
Herbicides urged for beach grass
Submitted by Ross Klopp on September 29, 2009 - 12:57amBy DENIS LANGLOIS, OWEN SOUND SUN TIMES STAFF
It seems unusual for a self-described "tree hugger" to defend using a chemical herbicide, but wetland ecologist Janis Gilbert says it's the most effective method to control the invasive common reed that is threatening local shorelines and wetlands.
The Ministry of Natural Resources ecologist said the aggressive, robust grass -- which has taken over the sandy beach area and edges of streams at Owen Sound's Kelso Beach Park -- causes significant harm to native plants and ecosystems once it colonizes.
Herbicides with glyphosate -- Roundup Ultra 2 in Canada -- have proven most effective at controlling the alien species, she said. The downside: the chemical also kills native plants living among the phragmites australis.… continue reading »
Beach Grass Misconceptions
Submitted by Ross Klopp on August 14, 2009 - 2:04pmHere is a very interesting article that negates a lot of theories concerning beach grass and its stabilization of the beach and sand erosion.
Beach Grass Letter
Submitted by Ross Klopp on August 13, 2009 - 4:00pmThe following is a letter that Gregg Buchanan received from the township. It is self explanatory but contradicts the message that Keith MacDonald received from the Huron-Kinloss council.… continue reading »
Beach Grass Removal
Submitted by Ross Klopp on August 6, 2009 - 5:59pmOn Wednesday, August 5th, Keith MacDonald, the president of the Bruce Beach Cottagers' Association, attended the Huron-Kinloss Township Council meeting. At this meeting he was asked by Mayor Mitch Twolan to address the council regarding the concerns of the Beach Association. Keith mentioned that the Bruce Beach cottagers were concerned about the over-growth of the beach and the problems with the bi-law officer concerning the removal of grass from the beach.
Keith received the direction from council that the bi-law officer would be instructed to no longer harass the cottagers found digging or pulling grass along the shoreline so that there could be a clear section along the water's edge to walk the beach but that the beach was not to be clear cut right back to the cottages, a dune area must be preserved back from the water's edge.
South Bruce Beach Cottage Association - Award of Merit
Submitted by Ross Klopp on March 30, 2009 - 8:25pmThe South Bruce Beach Cottagers have received an award of merit from
Cottage Life for their reforestation of the land behind their cottages.
Here's a link to the citation on the Cottage Life web site.
Lake Huron e-news - December 2008
Submitted by Geoff.Peach on December 1, 2008 - 10:29pmGive like Santa, Save like David Suzuki
Having a hard time thinking of a unique gift for a family member or friend? Why not give something that is not only special, but benefits Lake Huron's environment? We've listed some ideas that anyone with a passion for Lake Huron would love to receive. Just select an item from the list, send a cheque with a note naming your selected gift, the name and address of the recipient, and we will send them a gift card from you with the item you bought for them. … continue reading »
Lake Huron e-News - September 2008
Submitted by beachcomber on September 1, 2008 - 8:43am
Going, going.....gone.
A favourite pastime for many who enjoy Lake Huron's beaches is to enjoy
the awesome sunsets amidst a unique natural environment. There is
often a spiritual connection with our lakeshore, and some appreciation
for its natural beauty, at least at a general level. But digging a
bit deeper and gaining a better understanding of the coastal environment,
you soon realize just how special it is. Coastal Lake Huron can be
a pretty demanding place for plants and animals, and that's why there are
so many species unique to the lakeshore environment. They have made
the adaptations necessary to survive the harsh shore environment.
The lakeshore is also a place that attracts a lot of people who want to
build, play or otherwise enjoy this special place. And here's the
dilemma: we're loving our lakeshore to death. We probably don't mean to.
It's just that some of the activities we do and where we do them can do
lasting damage the very place we enjoy.
One of the indications that we need to turn things around is the sizeable
list of species at risk along Lake Huron. Species at risk are like
the 'canary in the coal mine'. Their dwindling numbers tell us that there
may be an ecological problem.… continue reading »
BBCA AGM Highlights
Submitted by Barry.McPherson on August 5, 2008 - 9:41am
For those members who were unable to attend the Annual General Meeting on
Saturday August 2, the following matters may be of interest.BBCA Area Councillors
Submitted by Barry.McPherson on June 29, 2008 - 9:00pm
The Area Councillors serve are a "local" resource
for BBCA members.… continue reading »
- The Councillors are meeting with the BBCA Executive on Saturday July 19th.
- Get the Huron Kinloss Beach Stewardship Guide.
- Get other pamphlets prepared by Geoff Peach.
