Committee to unveil draft watershed plan
for Bayfield North Watersheds
A local watershed community has been actively involved since December of 2007 in preparing a plan to protect Lake Huron through positive actions in the area between Bayfield and Goderich. The Bayfield North Watersheds Plan committee is now ready to unveil the draft plan for public review.
The committee is hosting an open house at Bayfield Town Hall on Thursday, July 23, 2009. Information about how your property fits into the watershed plan will be available. You are welcome to attend presentations beginning at 5:30 p.m. or 7:30 p.m.
The committee and the community have prepared the local watershed plan with public input through a series of well-attended public open houses.
This community-led watershed plan is an Environment Canada and Ontario Ministry of the Environment initiative with staff support from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA). The plan, to protect and enhance the area north of Bayfield, will include 1) a characterization of the watersheds for the area between Bayfield and Goderich, and; 2) a section for management options identified by the community.
“It is important to remember that all actions to improve water quality start with the individual,” said Jim Ginn, a committee member. “If people need help developing a property plan, this assistance exists. Once the property plan is developed, we can all work on our projects as time and money allow.”
The local committee has created a series of information features highlighting the work of local residents who are helping to protect and enhance the water quality in the area. The first installment of the ‘People like you, planning for a better lake’ series will be published in July.
For more information on the open house or on the Bayfield North Watersheds Plan phone 519-235-2610 or 1-888-286-2610, and ask to speak to Hope Brock, or e-mail hbrock@abca.on.ca
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