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Goderich Signal Star, 2011-08-03, Page 32Wednesday, August 3, 2011 • Guderich Signal -Star 31 d Bend Coastal Centre asks, are we fest- st 5th, 6th, 7th loving our Lakeshore to death? ROM > PAGE 30 t i,ust 7 puts the spotlight on food and Road with The Great Lakes Chowder n challenging Southwestern Ontario ate chowders using fish from our Great year celebrity chef Anthony Walsh of 'woe Restaurant will lead the judging. free, plus a tasting fee, on River Road in art show, art exhibits, canoe display, s, Voyageur Canoe Rides round out the 'eras take place in Grand Bend at River. Provincial Park, Grand Bend Legion, Optimist Youth Centre, Grand Bend ettle and Stony Point West Ipperwash is Free to all events. Rain or Shine. For atiun visit www.grandbendaquafest.ca A favourite pastime for many who enjoy Lake Huron's beaches is to enjoy the awesome sunsets amidst a unique natural environ- ment. There is often a spiritual connection with our lakeshore, and some appreciation for its natural beauty, at least at a gen- eral level. But digging a bit deeper and gaining a better understanding of the coastal environment, you soon realize just how special it is. Coastal Lake Huron can be a pretty demanding place for plants and animals, and that's why there are so .many species unique to the lakeshore environ- ment They have made the adap- tations necessary to survive the harsh shore environment. The lakeshore is a place that attracts a lot of people who want to build, play or otherwise enjoy this special place. However, there's a dilemma: we're loving our lakeshore to death, We prob- ably don't mean to. lt's just that some of the activities we do and where we do them can do lasting damage to the very place we enjoy. One of the indications that we need to turn things around is the sizeable list of species at risk along Lake Huron Species at risk are like the 'canary in the coal mine: Their dwindling num- bers tell us that there may be an ecological problem. The Committee on the Status of Endangered Wildlife in Can- ada (ta)SEWIC) is a group of sci- entists who determine which species in Canada are consid- ered to beat risk.. Currently, there are over 500 plant and ani- mal species at risk in Canada. This number constantlychanges as species are added to this list, go extinct or are no longer deemed at risk and removed from the list. A. staggering 80 per cent of spe- cies now listed by t:OSEWIC are at risk because of habitat loss. The cause? Expanding human populations and the wide range of activities that accompany them. Equally damaging than outright habitat loss is habitat fragmentation. These are isolated remnant 'islands' Of habitat that are often too small and disjointed to support viable wildlife populations. We need to bring some bal- ance back to our shores and begin to live in harmony with the native species that make up our coastal environment. Lake Huron's rich biodiversity is what makes our coast unique. Learn- ing about the ecological make up of our coast is a fascinating jour- ney of discovery, and a recon- nection with nature. Learning. about what we can do to heal damaged areas can start with a visit to www.lakehuron.ca. )LDWLL &NI(R O At:COUN.I'ING Personal and Corporate Tax Preparation • Financial Statement Preparation Bookkeeping Services and Training • Computer and Software Consulting RYAN SHELTON 5 Britannia Rd Goderich, ON N7A 2A8 519-524-9521 ryanshetton © rjsaccounting.ca www.rjsaccounting.ca 524.5052 PEST CONTR . .1-888-924-5052 www.trutynolen.com • BED BUGS • SPIDERS • CLUSTER FLIES • MICE CONTROL. . • ANTS, EARWIGS ETC. Top New Business Award - 2010 Locall Owned & 0 erased JEWATER SANITATION INC: b PORTABLE TOILET RENTALS Serving Gxlcnch &. Areas for over 3$ years ` "DON'T GET CAUGHT WITH YOUR PANTS DOWN" 888-805-6481 or 519-368-5529 www.bluewatersanitation.com CLEANING & DISASTER RESTORATION Carpet, Tile & Grout Cleaning Upholstery Cleaning Flood & Fire Restoration Duct Cleaning 24 HOUR EMERGENCY SERVICE SERVING ALL HURON COUNTY conti nUIT Business Continued • Computers • Networks • Service www.continuit.ca 519 -440 -0151 NT GNAY ed General ountant r,u & Tax Services South St. c,derich 4-5113 GODERICH ELECTRIC LIMITED Rex Johnston ECRA/ESA 17003360 Master Lic. 16003510 CO4711n4'rcktl 45. Ott, 4141.pisital 519.524.2241 Storage Solutions We have solutions for your storage needs. Great for home, Office & business. Quantity of plastic Parts Bins - various sizes FOR ALL YOUR ELECTRICAL NEEDS 360 John St Call Godench 524-2889 N7A 4133 Fax 524-7407 tor more information on how we tan benefit you or your bustn+igs please contact 519 440 7000_ Ask for Ken at PROIIS ELECERIC • Residential • Commercial • Industrial • Agricultural LAKESIDE 519-524-1740 519-440-6079 •