Environment & Lake Huron resource links and information provided on this webpage:
Lake Huron Coastal Centre
Public Beaches – Water Quality
The Pine River Watershed Initiative Network
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
Great Lakes Information Network
Coast Watchers
Lake Huron Dune Management Resources
Great Lakes Coastal Forecasting System
NOAA GLERL and its partners conduct innovative research on the dynamic environments and ecosystems of the Great Lakes and coastal regions to provide information for resource use and management decisions that lead to safe and sustainable ecosystems, ecosystem services, and human communities.
https://www.glerl.noaa.gov/res/glcfs/
Lake Huron Coastal Centre
The Lake Huron Coastal Centre is a non-government charitable organization established in 1998 with the goals of protecting and restoring Lake Huron’s coastal environment, and supporting a healthy coastal ecosystem through education, restoration, and research projects.
Public Beaches – Water Quality
It is always best to review the Grey Bruce Public Health website if you have any questions regarding water quality and public health.
https://www.publichealthgreybruce.on.ca/Your-Environment/Safe-Water/Recreational-Water
The Pine River River Watershed Initiative Network
The Pine River River Watershed Initiative Network (PRWIN) is a group of volunteers and two part time employees active in finding concrete solutions to improve the watershed one idea at a time. Its vision is “Clean water and a healthy ecosystem within the Pine River Watershed”.
http://www.pineriverwatershed.ca
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority
Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority is a non-for-profit organization, established in 1950 under the Province’s Conservation Authorities Act, to further the conservation, restoration, development and management of renewable resources in partnership with its 15 member municipalities. The office of Saugeen Conservation is located at the south end of the Hamlet of Formosa.
https://www.saugeenconservation.com/
Great Lakes Information Network
The Great Lakes Information Network, commonly known as GLIN, was originally developed by the Great Lakes Commission to serve as a regional information hub — a single place for people to find information relating to the binational Great Lakes – St. Lawrence region of North America.
Coast Watchers
Coast Watchers volunteers have become the eyes and ears of Lake Huron’s coast. Community volunteers are trained to observe the coast, record qualitative and quantitative shoreline conditions, and take steps to initiate action when necessary, including beach clean-ups and habitat preservation.
https://www.lakehuron.ca/coastwatchers
Lake Huron Dune Management Resources
Did you know that only 2-3% of Lake Huron’s shoreline is sand beach and dunes? In fact, coastal dune systems are considered to be among the most fragile ecological features in North America. Great Lakes dune systems in Ontario, due to their extreme rarity and ecological fragility, have been suggested to be of national significance.
In 2019, a mature dune was valued at $3,000 CAD/ linear metre for its services of shore protection, water filtration, and sand drifting prevention.
We have provided the following information that is readily available regarding dunes and our beaches.
Township of Huron Kinloss
The Township has produced the following guide
https://www.huronkinloss.com/en/townhall/resources/Documents/Shoreline-Best-Practices-Guide.pdf
Green Ribbon Champions
Importance of Healthy Dunes
Properly Accessing the Beach
Using Sand Fencing to Protect the Beach
Harvesting and Planting Beach Grass
https://www.lakehuron.ca/grc
(Click on the resources tab for information on many items regarding coastal conservation)
Beaches and Dunes information
Some fun facts regarding dunes
https://www.lakehuron.ca/beaches-and-dunes
Lake Huron Coastal Plants Guide
https://www.lakehuron.ca/coastal-plant-guide
Wise Stewardship of Lake Huron Coastal Dunes
Dune Planting Guide (PDF format)
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