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Important Environmental Issues that face the Bruce Beach Cottagers' Association today. You will find here current topics that are immediately affecting the BBCA and links to other stories and information relating to the Environment.
The Bluewater Wind Project "includes 3387 hectares of land bounded by Concession 2 in the south, Lake Range Drive on the west, Concession 8, and Provincial Hwy. 21 on the east." It also extends from Hwy. 21 east past Bruce Road 7, north and east of Ripley.
Environment & Energy
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Township considers buying algae harvester By Liz Dadson Huron-Kinloss council is considering the purchase of an algae harvester. Prompted by complaints from cottage owners along the shoreline in the township, council discussed the issue of improving beach clean-up, at its general... September 9, 2011 |
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Healthy Lake Huron - Clean Water, Clean Beaches Renewed Campaign Targets Nuisance Algae, Beach Postings A team of dedicated environmental professionals has come together to coordinate actions that will improve overall water quality along the southeast shores of Lake Huron. This group is... September 2, 2011 |
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Lake Huron e-news September 2011 This months headlines... Great Canadian Shoreline CleanupHealthy Lake Huron - Clean Water, Clean BeachesGoderich Tornado Update August 31, 2011 |
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Swimmer's itch at Bruce Beach Hello Bruce Beachers, After swimming in Lake Huron many times since May, we seem to have 3 cases of swimmer's itch now at our cottage. These cases all occurred after swimming on the August 6th weekend. I'm sending out this message as a warning to... August 10, 2011 |
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Bruce Beach BBQ follow up survey Dear Bruce Beachers We hope everyone had a great time at the BBQ last weekend! We are already starting planning for next year's event and would like to get your impressions of how things went. What worked well? What didn't? What would you suggest... August 5, 2011 |
Enviro News Topics
Energy
(Reuters) - When the Netherlands built its first sea-based wind turbines in 2006, they were seen as symbols of a greener future.
Reuters...
Nov 16 2011 - 12:00am
by Michael Warren, Toronto Star He was invited to bolster the chances of the Liberals in the rural riding of Grey Bruce. The most...
Nov 15 2011 - 5:49pm
First-time Progressive Conservative candidate Lisa Thompson is headed to Queen's Park after defeating Liberal incumbent Carol Mitchell by 4...
Oct 7 2011 - 8:44am
Environment
Bruce Telecom Gives BigBayshore Broadcasting News CentreBruce Telecom, along with 98 the Beach, recently launched a $5000 fund raising...
Jun 12 2011 - 9:32am
Jewel Bridge In Poor ShapeBayshore Broadcasting News CentreThe town will not allow any more heavy trucks on the Jewel Bridge on Jewel...
Jun 11 2011 - 2:02pm
Family Fun FestivalBayshore Broadcasting News CentreThe Keystone Child Youth and Family Services is holding its 8th annual Family Fun...
Jun 11 2011 - 10:04am
Waste
After spending more than $13 million fighting efforts to clean up the Chicago River, the agency that handles Cook County's sewage and...
Jun 8 2011 - 7:05am
Clean Sweep in Saugeen ShoresBayshore Broadcasting News CentreWith most of the winter snow gone, we're left with dirt, dust and gritty...
Apr 19 2011 - 2:10pm
Construction Worker HurtBayshore Broadcasting News CentreA construction worker was rushed to the hospital after an accident at the Barrie...
Mar 31 2011 - 4:35pm
Enviro News Sources
Natiional Wind Watch - News Warch - Ontario
OFA turbine stance applauded; Farm association calls for halt
Feb 3 2012 - 10:46am
In what may be a significant shift in the prevailing winds, the Ontario Federation of Agriculture (OFA) has released a position statement calling for a moratorium on the construction of new wind turbine projects. The position statement from OFA...
Anti-turbine group to boycott CAW union
Feb 2 2012 - 9:23am
Chrysler, General Motors, Air Canada and about 50 other companies are in the crosshairs of an anti-turbine group in Saugeen Shores that is planning a major boycott of the Canadian Auto Workers Union. The 600-member group, known as STOP, intends to “...
Green Energy Act divides Ontario
Feb 2 2012 - 9:19am
Nobody knows what’s best for a community better than the people, small businesses and local councillors who live there. That is why it is so maddening to see signs of large industrial wind and solar projects pushing ahead despite endless local...
Ontario Wind Resistance
Grey narrowly backs wind turbine motion
Feb 11 2012 - 12:41pm
By Rob Gowan, Owen Sound Sun Times Grey County narrowly supported an Arran-Elderslie motion calling for a moratorium on wind turbine construction until concerns about them are addressed. At its meeting on Tuesday, Grey County council passed the...
Spinning tales about Ontario government’s honesty regarding wind turbines
Feb 11 2012 - 12:39pm
The Barrie Examiner Both Premier Dalton McGuinty and Environment Minister Jim Bradley have been repeatedly quoted as saying that the setback requirements in Ontario are ‘some of the toughest in the world’ and ‘the best in North America’. Contrary to...
Tribunal delayed as turbine opponents file judicial appeal on NextEra
Feb 11 2012 - 10:04am
by David Meyer, Wellington Advertiser MAPLETON TWP – A group of residents here has stepped up its battle to stop ten wind turbines from being erected near Arthur – and it is using the courts to do it. Preserve Mapleton … Continue reading →
Sierra Club Green Home
A New Interactive Green Building Community: Green Hippo Hut
Jan 31 2012 - 3:24pm
Are you a builder, architect, or green provider looking for a sense of community in the sustainable design world? Now there is a new way to exchange knowledge, share ideas, and collaborate on projects.
GreenHippoHut.com (GHH) was formed to enhance...