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Level two water advisory
AUSABLE BAYFIELD - The
Ausable Bayfield Water Response
Team (WRT) has advised that a level
two Low Water Advisory for the
entire Ausable River watershed
remains in effect.
The dry summer experienced
across the Ausable Bayfield
Conservation Authority (ABCA)
extended through October.
The watershed experienced
approximately 50 millemetres or
two inches of rainfall over most of
the watershed, with the exception of
areas west of Clinton which received
approximately 75-90 millemetres or
slightly more than three inches.
Although a slight improvement in
stream flow has been observed in
some watercourses, flows remain
low.
Over the past three months the
Ausable River watershed has
received only about 65 per cent of
the normal amount of precipitation,
while the Bayfield River watershed
has received approximately 80 per
cent of the normal amount of precip-
itation.
For October, stream flows varied
from 20 to 40 per cent of the lowest
average summer monthly flow in the
Ausable River watershed, to 80 per
cent in the Bayfield River watershed.
Although the flows in the Bayfield
River appear to be improving,
October flows were only about 20
per cent of the normal for the
month.
It is hoped that conditions will
improve heading into fall, according
to Alec Scott, ABCA water and plan-
ning manager.
"We began to experience more
fall -like weather patterns through
October that are typical to the Great
Lakes region. Provided that we con-
tinue to experience this seasonal
weather through November, precipi-
tation amounts should increase and
subsequently provide some flow
back into local streams."
WRT Chairperson Jim Ginn said
that, until that time, conservation of
water remains important to prevent
further reduction in water levels.
"We continue to encourage a vol-
untary 20 per cent reduction in
water use by everyone in the identi-
fied areas based on the current con-
ditions," he said.
"We appreciate the role everyone
plays in cooperating to preserve our
water supply and protect the envi-
ronment."
Monitoring of groundwater levels
in support of Low Water Response
has shown a rapid decline in the
shallow aquifers across much of the
watershed throughout the year.
These aquifers act as reservoirs for
water supply throughout typical
summers; however, in some areas,
the water table has dropped low
enough to dry up some domestic
wells.
The WRT is seeking information
from area residents impacted by dry
or reduced volume wells.
Contact the ABCA office at 235-
2610 or 1-888-286-2610 if you have
experienced problems with your
well water supply this year.
ABCA staff will continue to monitor
rainfall and streamflow data and
keep the public informed of any
changes in watershed conditions.
For more information visit
www mnr gov.on.ca/MNR/water/p77
4.html for further resources on the
Ontario Low Water Response pro-
gram.
A dynamic low-water advisory
alert tool on the website of the ABCA
at www.abca.on.ca alerts people to
low-water advisories in effect in the
watershed.
Hurondale WI looks ahead
By Bev Campbell
EXETER — A busy 2007- 2008 year is evident for members of South
Huron Women's Institute branches. The fall rally will be in Belgrave in 2008.
This is hosted by Huron West.
The Tweedsmuir Workshop is Aug. 5, 2008 and is hosted by Perth South.
The Huron South District Annual is hosted by Crediton Branch. The Huron
South District Picnic will by July 8 . This will be hosted
by Grand Bend branch. The London area convention is
Oct. 7 , 2008 at Shedden. Grand Bend is to compile the
Zurich Fair display agenda.
Representatives from Crediton, Grand Bend and
Hurondale were in attendance to discuss the above activ-
ities. President Lois Gill chaired the meeting. The next
board meeting will be April 1 at the home of Fern
Dougall.
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Taking a bite — Members of the Exeter Fire Department and Exeter Scouting and Guiding
teamed up on Saturday to gather donations for the Exeter Community Food Bank.Among
those helping out were from left, Marty Krebs, Carter McGregor, Noah McGregor, Ryan
Vandewall, Liam McGregor, Evan Krebs,Taylor Meikle and Terry Meikle. (photo/Pat Bolen)
Exeter Lions Club draw
Nascar winners — The remaining six winners of the "Exeter Lions Redneck Nascar Lottery"
got together Nov. 14 at the Scout Hall in Exeter.Above from left are "Exeter Lions Redneck
Nascar Lottery" chairperson Bruce Hodge, Zurich's Cam Eveland (Brooklyn, MI), Exeter's Matt
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