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Summer 2012

(Posted: 2012-05-18)  An update on the priority watershed projects, developing a Rural Stormwater Management Model, Lake Huron’s unique algae problem, E-coli and beaches, community projects, and being Septic Smart.
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Summer 2012 Newsletter

(Posted: 2012-05-18)  Our latest newsletter is now online. It includes an update on the priority watershed projects, developing a Rural Stormwater Management Model, Lake Huron’s unique algae problem, E-coli and beaches, community projects, and being Septic Smart.
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Yuck!

(Posted: 2012-05-14)  A Lake Huron shoreline cleanup article submitted by the Saugeen District Secondary School Planeteers.
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Provincial Funding Announcement

(Posted: 2011-12-20)  Ontario announces $700,000 Showcasing Water Innovation funding for Healthy Lake Huron project

Why is Too Much Phosphorus an Issue?

(Posted: 2011-10-11)  Parts of the Lake Huron shoreline, nearshore areas, and embayments are experiencing the effects of such a situation. Elevated levels of phosphorus contribute to nuisance algae growths.
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Farmers Putting Environmental Farm Plans to Work

(Posted: 2011-08-09)  The Canada-Ontario Environmental Farm Plan (EFP) is a program that encourages farmers to incorporate the best environmental practices on their farm. The materials cover 23 different areas such as water wells, soil management and manure storage.

New Huron County Septic System Maintenance Program

(Posted: 2011-08-09)  Huron County is taking a more effective approach to protecting local water by requiring all septic system owners to participate in a mandatory inspection program.

Community Resource Planning Guides Available

(Posted: 2011-08-02)  Local people are more interested than ever in protecting the health of their local environment, but also wonder, “What can I do to help?” They can have some of their questions answered in two stewardship guides that have been prepared for the area.
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Erb Foundation Boosts Bayfield

(Posted: 2011-07-22)  A U.S. foundation donates $100,000 towards water quality work in the Great Lakes Basin
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First Nation Protects Water

(Posted: 2011-06-30)  The Chippewas of Kettle and Stony Point First Nation Band Council passed a resolution in 2010 to add protection to its intake in Lake Huron through the Drinking Water Source Protection Program of the Ontario Clean Water Act, 2006.

 

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