The Lake Huron Coastal Centre wrapped up its 2023 summer season with its Coastal Conservation Youth Corp making an impact on Lake Huron’s shoreline.
The week-long sessions saw high schoolers take action in restoring the ribbon of habitat edging Lake Huron while learning about the dynamic coastal environment.
In Saugeen Shores, restoration work on the Gobles Groves public beach caught the attention of passers-by who learned from them how newly planted American beach grass & low shrubs will act as a living fence to minimize blowing sand over newly created roadways.
In Goderich Sunset Park, a favourite lookout on the steep bluff overlooking the Goderich shoreline, also received a make-over as participants pulled invasive Himalayan balsam before seed development occurred on the pink flowing plants. In its place were put deep-rooted native grasses which will provide stability without interfering with the view, as well as Ninebark, a native shrub with high wildlife value.
Erinn Lawrie, Executive Director of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre says that applying their learning about the many impacts on a healthy Lake Huron, youth participants are now better equipped to care for this great lake and support a resilient coastal community through their lives.