ACW Septic Inspections

ACW Septic Inspections

The first round of septic inspections have been completed, beginning at Amberley Beach and working south. Inspections were completed at 247 properties. Deficiencies were observed in 27% of the systems. Download the summary report here.  Unfortunately, it doesn’t give...
ACW Garbage Collection Update

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

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...
ACW Short Term Rental (STR) Licensing

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

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

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

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

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...