Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO)
The Department of Fisheries and Oceans Canada (DFO) helps to protect and manage the health of local aquatic ecosystems and resources. Shoreline Conservation: Protects and restores coastal habitats to support healthy fish populations and resilient ecosystems. Emergency...
Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF)
The Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry (MNRF) in Ontario is responsible for managing and protecting the province’s natural resources. Forestry: Manage Ontario’s Crown forests sustainably to support the environment, communities, and the forest industry....
Ontario Provincial Police (OPP)
The Huron County OPP helps to keep Port Albert and other lakeshore communities safe, connected, and informed. From regular patrols to emergency response and road closures, they support residents with crime prevention, traffic safety, and community outreach. OPP...
ACW Garbage Collection Update
UPDATE: Mar 4 2025: WM provides alternate plan for lakeshore communities. PACA shared a letter outlining citizens’ concerns with ACW Council in preparation for the WM presentation. Just prior to the meeting, some of these concerns were acknowledged in an update...
ACW Fireworks (Noise and Sound) Bylaw
September 17, ACW revisited the Fireworks Bylaw to bring back an amendment to the ‘Noise and Sound’ bylaw. The amendment outlines the days and time fireworks are permitted. Fireworks are permitted between dusk and 11pm on the two (2) days before and on the...
Huron-Perth Public Health Unit
Well Water Testing Contact Huron Perth Public Health for water quality information including free well-water testing: https://www.hpph.ca/classes-clinics-services/well-water-testing Beach Water Quality From their website: Huron Perth Public Health regularly samples...
ACW Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing
UPDATE: July 16th, ACW Council voted to proceed with licensing for Short Term Rentals. Watch the discussion on the video at the 42:40 timestamp. You can also learn about their follow up survey of Lakeshore residents. Members discussed the results of the Short Term...
Huron Clean Water Project
The Huron Clean Water Project (HCWP) funds water quality improvement projects in Huron County. It combines funding from the County of Huron with other cost-share programs and contributions from landowners. These funds are available to: Local farmers Rural landowners...
12th Annual Port Albert BBQ
Purchase tickets at the following locations starting June 17th: Orr Insurance & Investment46 West St. Goderich Mon – Fri 9 am-11 am Mark Ryan68 Ashfield St. Port Albert Most days 11am-2 pm7 pm – 9 pm Sharon & Keith Doherty21 Huron St. N....
ACW Agrees to Fund Beach Port-a-Potties
Announced at the ACW Council Meeting, May 7, 2024 Thanks to the Port Albert and District Recreation Society (PADRS) for initiating the request to ACW to take on the cost of the Port-a-Potties at our Port Albert Beaches! PACA signed on to their letter to support the...
Changes to the Conservation Act
Effective April 1, 2024, changes to the Conservation Act come into effect. There are changes relevant to Port Albert cottagers and residents in terms of permitting with MVCA. Reduced Authority Powers: Conservation authorities can no longer create regulations for lands...
Ashfield-Colborne Lakefront Association (ACLA)
Ashfield-Colborne Lakefront Association (ACLA) is a not-for-profit “umbrella” organization representing the lakefront areas between Amberley and Goderich in Ashfield-Colborne-Wawanosh Township, Huron County, Ontario. From the ACLA website: ACLA’s...In-Water Work Windows
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