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HomeMy WebLinkAboutLakeshore Advance, 2011-07-13, Page 19ABCA plans bash for Bayfield rent is set for July 21 For the News -Record The Bayfield portion of fe p Ausable Bayfiled Con - l41 fvation Authority network is preparing to celebrate the big 40. Almost 40 years ago, the Province of Ontario, with support of local municipali- ties, expanded the area of the former Ausable River Conservation Authority to include the Bayfield River Watershed and some smaller streams draining into Lake Huron. The Lieu- tenant Governor of Ontario of that time, The 1 MOTEL. & RESTAURANT 41! rates *0 Years of Sery ce : , fimad lend and area: , . „OA @. ? 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'ihe anni- versary's theme is honour- ing achievements of the past, progress taking place today, anti positive plans for the future. „Protection and improve- ment of the Bayfield River Watershed is taking places because landowners and residents are getting involved," said line (;inn, Chairman of the ABCA Board of Directors. "'Chis celebration of four decades of Bayfield River Watershed stewardship is a chance to share some positive news about future efforts to pro- tect and improve the water- shed and also to thank the public for their positive actions so far," Earlier that day, the Ausa- ble Bayfield Conservation Authority Board of Directors is holding its monthly meet- ing in Bayfield to honour the board meeting of 40 years ago. 'Ihe July 21 hoard meet- ing takes place at Bayfield Lions Club Community Building at 6 Municipal Road at 3:30 p.m. and is also open to the public. Please contact Judith Parker at jparker@abca.on.ca or phone ABCA for more information. The Bayfield River Water- shed celebration is being hosted at the Bayfield Arena and Community Centre in cooperation with the Munic- ipality of Bluewater Communities in 1110001 Committee, which is hold- ing an open house there on the evening of July 21 from to 9 pan. 'Ihe conservation author- ity assumed additional responsibility for the Bay- field River Watershed in 1971. 'Ihts area also included all other streams entering Lake 1luron from the point where the north boundary of the former Ausable River Conservation Authority Met the shore of Lake 1 1tlron to the point Where the north boundary of the village of Bayfield meets the shore of Lake lluron. Bayfield River Watershed is in the northern part of the ABCA's area. the basin includes almost 500 square kilometres beginning north of Dublin and out let- ting at the former Village of Bayfield. Two main approaches have been recommended to enhance stewardship in the watershed. 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Improvements to the Trick's Creek Watershed would help to enhance water quality in the Bayfield River. The second approach is to promote wetland enhancement within the broader Bayfield River Watershed. Current programs within the Bayfield River watershed include cooperation between the Bayfield Ratepayers Association (BRA) and ABCA, since 2008, to establish a water quality monitoring program in the Lower Bayfield River Watershed. The objectives of this monitoring program are to determine typical con- centrations of E. coli at vari- ous locations in the water- shed and to identify actions that can be taken to reduce E. coli contributions from the Bayfield River to Blue - water beaches. Need Mortgage Money? Farm & Residential 1' & 2' Mortgage S - 3.25 Interest or Less • No upfront fees If you qualify, payments: 1 • Personal loans/mortgages Amt. Approx. Mo. 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