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Tree Cutting along Bruce Beach Road
Submitted by beachcomber on June 24, 2010 - 4:10pmOn the 2nd of April, after hearing chain saws and a chipper being operated behind our cottage for several hours (111-2, Bruce Beach Road), Dave Ceolin, my son Vincent and I attended at 738 Lake Range Drive. We spoke with the owner, who allowed us to attend in their back yard, where we observed that clear cutting had occurred approx. 1/3rd of the way down the hill towards the Bruce Beach Road. The owner indicated that he had a Ministry of Environment permit to cut the trees on the hill and was cutting them to 'make his back yard bigger'. When asked to see the permit he admitted that he didn't have one. We indicated that we understood that a bylaw had been enacted by the municipality, preventing clear cutting and encouraged the owner to stop. Returning to Dave Ceolin's cottage, we checked the internet and located 'Bruce County Forest Conservation ByLaw, 2004, By Law NO. 4071. With this information, we called the OPP who attended and instructed the owner to cease cutting any more trees.… continue reading »
Algae Monitoring
Submitted by Ross Klopp on May 13, 2010 - 2:00amMy name is Daniel Bick. I am entering my 4th year of Ecology and Environmental studies at the University of Waterloo. I am working for Dr. Barton from the Biology Department on a project focused on observing Algae from the Point Clark Area to Inverhuron. An important part of the study will be to record the timing and distribution of shoreline algae fouling and determine if it can be correlated to weather patterns, nutrient enrichment or other factors.… continue reading »
Lake Huron e-news May 2010
Submitted by Geoff Peach on May 3, 2010 - 2:00amMost Unwanted
In our biodiversity series, commemorating the
UN's International Year of Biodiversity, we look at the issue of
invasive species and their impacts on Lake Huron's biodiversity. There
are more than 180 non-native, invasive species that have become
established in and around the Great Lakes since the 1800s. Alien
invasive
species are often described by scientists as “biological pollution”, due
to their ability to negatively impact the ecosystem and the native
populations of the flora and fauna that it supports. Once introduced,
invasive species must be managed and controlled, since they are
virtually
impossible to eradicate.
… continue reading »
Huron-Kinloss Township agenda for April 5, 2010.
Submitted by Ross Klopp on April 7, 2010 - 2:00amThe following is copied from the Huron-Kinloss Township agenda for April 5, 2010.
By these agenda items it looks like we are finally going to get some attention to the overgrowth on the beach.… continue reading »
Lake Huron e-news January 2010
Submitted by Geoff Peach on January 1, 2010 - 8:37pm
It's a Wonderful Life
This new year celebrates the International Year of Biodiversity. Over the course of 2010, e-news will include topics that are linked to biodiversity - and more specifically, coastal biodiversity.… continue reading »
Herbicides urged for beach grass
Submitted by Ross Klopp on September 29, 2009 - 1:57amBy 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 »
Update on Beach Conditions Plan
Submitted by Ross Klopp on September 7, 2009 - 4:53pm
Date:
Wednesday, September 9, 2009 - 7:00pm - 9:00pm At the recent Bruce Beach Association meeting considerable concern was expressed by residents about the deteriorating condition of our beachfront. Access and the ability to walk unobstructed as well as weed invasion were the main issues tabled.
Your Executive has taken these concerns seriously and begun a dialogue with other stakeholders to determine how the situation can be improved while maintaining the integrity of the dune structure and native vegetation.… continue reading »
Beach Grass Misconceptions
Submitted by Ross Klopp on August 14, 2009 - 3:04pmHere 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 - 5:00pmThe 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 - 6:59pmOn 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.
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