The Town of Huntsville has hired LURA to assist in the development of a Sustainability Plan

 Meetings are held in the meeting room on the 2nd floor of the Huntsville Town Hall.

Update:

UPDATE: Agenda attached.

The Town of Huntsville has hired LURA to assist in the development of a Sustainability Plan

The Town of Huntsville has hired LURA to assist in the development of a Sustainability Plan and will oversee the entire process. Final decisions throughout this process will be made through the Environmental Committee and Council. A Working Group with representatives from Huntsville including , Town Councillors and staff , LURA, local Business and the Green Plan Task Force, has been established to contribute ideas to the plan.

http://www.huntsvillegreenplan.blogspot.com/

Huntsville Sustainable Community Plan ~ Green Plan Survey

This is part of a world wide event in support of a “real deal” to address climate change.  Lela Shepley- Gamble will be hosting the event in front of the town hall (37 Main St. E) on Saturday Dec. 12, at 6: 30 pm. Just show up with a candle and messages will be read and photos taken.

For more information, see http://www.avaaz.org/en/real_deal_map/?ca&cl=388592625&v=4733

2008 Lake System Health Monitoring Program

The District Municipality of Muskoka administers a Lake System Health Monitoring Program that is comprised of recreational water quality monitoring, shoreline surveys, and technical assistance for lake associations interested in undertaking a volunteer based monitoring program.

     After a public consultation process the Government of Ontario has proposed amendments to the Mining Act. The amendments were introduced in the legislature this spring and have received approval at first and second reading.

Each year, the Muskoka Heritage Foundation seeks to recognize and honour individuals and families who voluntarily protect their land through good stewardship. Stewardship, simply put, means taking good care of the land through protection, preservation or restoration. Individuals or families who are doing an excellent job are honoured by the awarding of a Natural Heritage Stewardship Award at the Muskoka Heritage Foundation’s Annual General Meeting in October.

Attached is a PDF of the presentation of the results for 2007 and the schedule for 2008.

Congratulations to Mary McCulley! Mary has been named the recipient of this years Environment Award by the Town of Huntsville for her untiring efforts.

Mary is a Past Co-Chair of the Huntsville Lakes Council and currently serves as a Director  and Chair of the Policy Committee for the HLC. Mary is also a representative on the Town's Environment Committee.

 Congratulations again, and thanks for all your hard work Mary!