The Lake Huron Centre For Coastal Conservation
Advocating Wise Stewardship of Lake Huron's Coastal Ecosystems
2007 Year In Review
On July 13, 2007, the Coastal Centre hosted a one-day conference in Midland, Ontario. The purpose of this conference was to provide relevant information to local residents, municipalities and agencies in the southern Georgian Bay area about beach stewardship and the need to work cooperatively to protect the qualityof beaches and dunes.
Delegates heard from experts how taking better care of beach and dune resources helps to improve the quality and quantity of beaches, promote a healthier ecosystem with its abundance and diversity of coastal species, and lower incidences of bacterial contamination. Participants were presented with examples of how grassroots community groups have taken measures to protect their coastline. About 120 delegates attended the conference.
The Coastal Centre continues with its public education program with its biennial "Is the Coast Clear?" conference on Friday, May 23, 2008 at the CAW Family Education Centre in Port Elgin.
Other work in 2007
- Developed a Beach Stewardship Guide for the Township of Huron-Kinloss.
- Participated on Huron County Water Protection Steering Committee.
- Dune ecology presentation to elementary students followed by dune restoration planting program.
- Participated as Regional Juror for the International 'Blue Flag' beach management program.
- Provided one copy of the Centre's climate change education kit to every elementary school within the Avon Maitland District School Board.
- Participated on the Pine River Watershed Improvement Network in Huron-Kinloss.
- Prepared public education signs for Huron-Kinloss and Port Franks beach conservation.
- Conducted research on the extent of the invasive Common Reed on area beaches and possible control techniques.
- Developed and hosted a summer "Coastal Camp for Kids" in Goderich and at Bruce Beach.
- Coastal advisor to CA partners.
- Advised participating municipalities concerning local coastal issues.
- Regular media interviews on Lake Huron issues
A Little Help from our Friends ...
Thanks to all those who assisted the Coastal Centre this year to advance the cause of coastal conservation:
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Lake Huron Southeast Shore Working Group
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Private donors
The Coastal Centre is a member of the Canadian Coastal Science and Engineering Association, Coastal Zone Canada Association, and the International Association of Great Lakes Researchers
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The Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation P.O. Box 178, Blyth, Ontario, Canada N0M 1H0 Phone: (519) 523-4478 Email: coastalcentre@lakehuron.on.ca |
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