Planting Beachgrass factsheet
American Beachgrass (Ammophila breviligulata) is the plant typically used in dune stabilization projects. The grass should be obtained from local sources. Importing from other areas can introduce genetically different plants, or introduce disease that local plants may be unable to cope with.

Port Franks - Sand Dune Conservation factsheet
Port Frank's dunes are not only import to conserve because they are an important ecological and economic resource, but also because of the occurrence of the endangered dune plant 'Pitcher's Thistle'

Providence Bay - Sand Dune Conservation factsheet
The dunes of Providence Bay are comprised of fine sands, and as a result, they are particularly vulnerable erosion from stormwave and from wind.

Sauble Beach - Sand Dune Conservation factsheet
The dunes of Sauble Beach are comprised of fine sands, and as a result, they are particularly vulnerable to erosion from stormwaves and from wind. People's indiscriminate use of dunes can damage or destroy thousands of years of geologic processes in one instance.

Sauble Beach - Sand Dune Management Planning factsheet
Presented in this summary are some possible options for addressing the conservation issues concerning the dunes at Sauble Beach. The Friends of Sauble Beach are looking for some input from the community as to the direction it should take in developing a dune conservation program.

Beach Conservation - Environmental Impacts of Vehicles on Lake Huron's Beach and Dune Systems factsheet
The use of motorized vehicles on beaches of Lake Huron has occurred historically, particularly along the Southeast shore in areas like Sauble, Boiler, Grand Bend and Ipperwash Beaches. This practice has met with disfavour over the last 30 years as more intensive recreational use of Lake Huron's beaches has occurred.

Beach Conservation - True Grit - composition of a beach factsheet
The next time you spread your towel on the beach, think about this: One of the most popular types of shoreline in the Great Lakes region is the sandy beach. Sand is deposited on beaches when waves from the lake move it up from the lake bottom to the shoreline. The sandy shorelines are ever changing.

Beach Conservation - Common misconceptions about beaches factsheet
Interactive behaviour between the lake and beaches is a complex process which is often poorly understood. One of the Coastal Centres roles is to provide expert advice to local governments and the general public on the management of coastal areas. However, people sometimes have misconceptions about beach behaviour and coastal processes, and sometimes these can stand in the way of implementing appropriate management strategies, advancing concepts which are not soundly based.

Beach Conservation - Beach and Dune Stabilization with Sand Fencing and Vegetation factsheet
Sand Fencing, Mats and Netting, Brush, Vegetation: Check with the Coastal Centre before beginning this type of project. Centre staff can make an evaluation of the site to determine whether or not conditions are appropriate for dune restoration, and recommend techniques to enhance the project's likelihood of success.

Bluff Conservation - Vegetation Management - Tree Removal on Coastal Bluffs factsheet
Owners of bluff properties have many questions about site development, erosion control, view clearing and beach access. Often, these questions are asked too late: after the damage is done and possible options are eliminated. Even when a property owner is aware that his or her decisions are critical to the long-term stability of a site, it can be difficult to judge the best course of action.

Living with Dune Grasslands - Poster factsheet, Parks Canada
Dune grasslands take thousands of years to form and can be destroyed in an instant. People are attracted to these beautiful areas because they are often associated with sandy beaches. Unfortunately, people can easily harm these special habitats. Freshwater dune grasslands are globally rare. They provide a home for rare plants and animals including birds, reptiles and insects. They are under great pressure from human development. Dune grassland conservation need not occur to the exclusion of recreation. Be Dune Friendly! Walk on designated pathways and stay out of areas with delicate dune vegetation and remember, motorized vehicles can impact the beach and sensitive dune areas.