Your Environment & Water Protection Home Your Environment & Water Protection Welcome to Huron Shores’ Environmental Initiatives At Huron Shores, we are committed to protecting and preserving our natural environment. Through various programs and community efforts, we aim to promote sustainability, enhance water quality, and engage residents in environmental stewardship. Join us in making a positive impact on our local ecosystem. Policies and Best Practices Tree Canopy PolicyHuron Shores Invasive Species Resources Did you know that the Huron Shores has an Environmental Advisory Committee? They are dedicated to environmental initiatives, protection and about engaging with the public. Meeting times are posted online, you are welcome to tune in. Contact us anytime with ideas, thoughts and collaboration! NEW for 2024! Food Cycler Program Our Environmental Advisory Committee partnered with the Town of Thessalon’s Sustainability Through Environmental Practices team for a groundbreaking composting pilot program! This exclusive opportunity began March 18, 2024 to 50 residents in Huron Shores and the Town of Thessalon! Experience the joy of composting and contribute to a greener future! 🌿🍃♻ Why? Be part of an innovative environmental initiative Enjoy the benefits of composting at a lower cost, thanks to the support of the Environmental Advisory Committee. Interested? Here’s how to get involved: Our first pilot program is currently running. April 2, 2024 News Release To learn more about FoodCycler, visit: www.foodcycler.comTo learn more about Food Cycle Science, visit: www.foodcyclescience.com Send an email if you would be interested to see this pilot program run again! Lakes and Water Protection Central Algoma Freshwater Coalition – check out their 2023 Fall Newsletter and 2024 Spring Newsletter Big Basswood Lake Association – get the latest news here. Big Basswood Lake Association 2024 Winter Newsletter Grants and Rebates Canada Greener Homes Grant 50 Million Trees Enbridge Rebates & Energy Conservation Energy Affordability Program Oil Heat Pump Affordability Program Save On Energy – Businesses and Contractors – Retrofit Program Green Municipal Fund – grants are available for planning, studies and pilot projects. Loans are available for capital projects Enforcement Fishing, WIldlife, Hunting and related Ministry Information from the Government of Ontario Agriculture and OMAFRA Best Practices Best Management Practices for Phosphorus – Best Management Practices Buffer Strips – Best Management Practices Controlling Soil Erosion on the Farm – Best Management Practices Cropland Drainage – Best Management Practices Managing Crop Nutrients – Best Management Practices Manure Management – Best Management Practices Nutrient Management Planning – Best Management Practices Streamside Grazing – Best Management Practices Deadstock Disposal – Best Management Practices Soil Health in Ontario – Best Management Practices Stay tuned, more to come! 🙂