Hopefully you have read our E Bulletins and Newsletters but the Board of Directors of BSRA cannot stress enough, the seriousness of the impact that the Shoreline Management Plan Update will have on the future of every property owner along the lakeshore.

BSRA is disappointed that the original timeline suggesting public meetings during 2016 cottage season has changed. We know the steering committee received the draft, including consultations’ recommendations for no future erosion control structures and new restrictions that will affect all building permits. The ABCA is currently completing the maps of each area and a plan for implementation to provide context to the draft, prior to posting it on the ABCA website. We understand the posting should be expected by September 1, 2016 followed by a 90 day window for public comment. Considering the draft is not publicly available we appreciate that Geoff Cade from the Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority will attend our Annual Meeting, August 27th to discuss the process and provide important information so you can take the best advantage of your opportunity to comment, when the time comes.

We look forward to seeing you Saturday, August 27th at St. Peter’s Church Hall, just north of St. Joseph oh HWY 21.

At a recent meeting, the Huron County Health Unit received a presentation they are considering following the pause in the investigation they had started regarding health issues believed to be turbine related. This article provides an outline of what was presented.

http://www.lfpress.com/2016/08/09/huron-mulls-partnership-to-investigate-wind-farms

The consultant’s report is now in the hands of ABCA and the steering committee. The next step will be posting the draft on the ABCA website. BSRA will be watching for that information to pass on.

An Open Air Fire Ban was extended today to all of Huron County.

The Fire Chiefs of Huron County have jointly declared a fire ban because of the lack of significant rainfall and the forecast of more hot dry conditions ahead.

All open air fires are prohibited in Huron County, including those properties that have an Open Air Fire Permit.   This ban applies to agricultural burns, brush pile burns, recreational fires, burn barrels, outdoor fireplaces and chimineas,  or any other fires set in the open.

The only exceptions to this ban are cooking fires in approved campgrounds. Cooking fires are permitted on campsites from noon to midnight only.   After midnight, all fires must be completely extinguished.

Testing of the shoreline water quality at the mouth of ravines and in the lake north and south of ravines has started. This year, due funding cuts, only 2 of the 4 locations are tested. 2016 Test Results