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Tackling erosion through tree roots and community
Tens of thousands of trees, planted from land to lake along Lake Huron's southeast shoreline, are taking root to keep soil in place and out of our streams, rivers and lake. Learn about the roots that are doing this job.
Posted: Friday, June 20, 2025
Sand Dunes along the Lake Huron Coastline
On a chilly day in October 2022, Ranger Em met up with Holly from the Lake Huron Coastal Centre to chat about the Sand Dunes along the Lake Huron coastline.
Posted: Tuesday, May 6, 2025
The biological benefits of cover crops
Benefits of cover crops include erosion control. In this article, learn about the important role of root exudates, which are organic compounds that feed soil micro-organisms, improve soil structure, and help plants overcome environmental stress.
Posted: Thursday, May 1, 2025
Safer swimming tips for 2025
As the weather warms, people may begin planning to swim in Lake Huron. Before you do, learn from local public health about water quality and best practices to reduce risk.
Posted: Thursday, April 17, 2025
Increased cover crop adoption benefits Lake Huron
Local agricultural producers and other rural landowners have increased cover crop planting. They have done this with support of staff who create peer-to-peer workshop opportunities and links to funding incentive programs.
Posted: Friday, March 7, 2025
Just 15 minutes in nature boosts your well-being
Planting trees is a way to create recreational and physical and mental well-being enhancements on your own property.
Posted: Wednesday, January 15, 2025
Managing water and nutrients on Bruce Peninsula
Organized by Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association (BPBA), a March 2023 event highlighted some of the work that BPBA has been doing on phosphorus reduction structures.
Posted: Monday, June 12, 2023
Local mentors share cover crop knowledge
Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) and the Ontario Soil Network (OSN) are partnering to pilot a project that will enable agricultural producers to learn directly from other local, innovative producers.
Posted: Wednesday, May 17, 2023
Protecting Great Lakes watersheds
A number of recent reports in national media, local media, and agricultural media underline the need for actions, on a watershed basis, that preserve topsoil, build soil health and protect water quality.
Posted: Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Partners research water, climate in Parkhill area
The research looks at how surface water (such as a creek, river, or lake) and groundwater (water under our feet in aquifers) interact in different seasons.
Posted: Friday, October 7, 2022
Scott Municipal Drain Restoration Project
'This is a legacy that will carry on for generations,' said Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson during a celebration at the Scott Farm on Nature Centre Road just outside of Belgrave.
Posted: Friday, September 23, 2022
Forest health faces threats
A study into forest health, in a watershed along Lake Huron's southeast shore, identifies issues and the need for action to manage the forest health.
Posted: Wednesday, September 21, 2022
Citizen scientists collect data
Learn how atmospheric conditions, wildlife, algae blooms, beach litter, microplastics, human activity, storm and erosion damage have impacted the Lake Huron shoreline.
Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
The Bayfield Beach Shipwreck
In this segment of ‘What is Buried in Your Beach?’ we will uncover how the Lynda Hindman shipwreck came to be a tourist attraction and conversation maker off the shores of Pier Beach in Bayfield.
Posted: Tuesday, September 20, 2022
Battling Algal Blooms
16-year-old Annabelle Rayson, a Grade 11 student from St. Patrick's Catholic High School in Sarnia, has set out to combat algal blooms in the Great Lakes.
Posted: Thursday, September 8, 2022
McIntyre, Ferguson drains case study
This new Green Infrastructure case study looks at reducing sediment in McIntyre Weed Drain and Ferguson Drain in Alvinston, Ontario.
Posted: Monday, February 28, 2022
Enjoy Great Lakes through virtual field trips
How well do you know your Great Lakes? You will understand their importance better through these virtual field trips.
Posted: Monday, January 17, 2022
Mapping of soil erosion by water
Geographic Information Systems, or GIS, can be used to determine which locations are more vulnerable to threats such as flooding or erosion.
Posted: Sunday, January 16, 2022
Stewardship in Pine River Watershed
Pine River is one of six priority areas along Lake Huron's southeast shore.
Posted: Tuesday, August 10, 2021
We are all a #PieceofthePuzzle
Lake Huron is big - and big can mean complicated! Over the next few months, the Healthy Lake Huron team will share aspects of the Lake Huron Watershed story.
Posted: Tuesday, June 16, 2020
Water infiltration and accessibility
The Brockton Community Garden offers urban stormwater solutions for your hamlet, village, town, or city to protect Lake Huron and keep our Great Lake great.
Posted: Monday, June 15, 2020
Protecting water in Garvey-Glenn Watershed
The Garvey-Glenn Watershed Project began in 2011 and aims to research and demonstrate how to best create a watershed that is resilient to the impacts of climate change.
Posted: Friday, October 19, 2018
Planning for safe swimming in 2019
Recent warm weather meant some people were swimming in Lake Huron in October. As you plan time on Lake Huron in 2019, don't forget to visit your local public health sites. Sign up for their social media feeds to learn about safe swimming practices.
Posted: Monday, October 15, 2018
Water, water everywhere but ...
People are funny. They often take for granted the most precious things that lie right under their noses. Take water for example ... (read on) ...
Posted: Friday, September 28, 2018
Survey on beach, dune grasses
Researchers at University of Waterloo invite you to take part in survey about beach and dune grasses.
Posted: Thursday, September 20, 2018
Stormwater Stroll - Bayfield self-guided tour
A new, self-guided tour of Bayfield - called the Stormwater Stroll, was unveiled on a day dedicated to loving our Great Lakes.
Posted: Tuesday, September 4, 2018
Community volunteers help fight Phragmites
The Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association (BPBA) continues to work with community volunteers and other partners to fight 'Canada's worst invasive plant.'
Posted: Friday, May 11, 2018
New soil health strategy to help protect water
“Healthy soil has many economic and environmental benefits including improved crop growth, yield and quality, water and nutrient retention, resilience, biodiversity, and climate change adaptation and mitigation,†according to the Executive Summary.
Posted: Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Watershed Report Cards report on water quality
Conservation authorities along Lake Huron's southeast shore - along with conservation authorities across Ontario - have released updated new Watershed Report Cards. Conservation authorities prepare the report cards every five years.
Posted: Tuesday, April 24, 2018
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