Our Environment
Caring for our Gems of Nature
LSNT believes in being environmentally responsible and doing our part. Our goal is to first and foremost protect and preserve our remaining 'Gems of Nature' in Lambton Shores and Vicinity. We are proud of being named the 2020 Recipient of the Lambton Shores Environment Group Award.
We know that we cannot do this alone. We encourage residents, cottagers and visitors of all ages to do their part so that these beautiful lands the First Nations people took care of since time immemorial will be here for generations to come.
Listed below is some of the projects we have done or are involved with to do our part in helping the environment.
Cleaning Roadside Trash
Cleaning Roadside Trash
Cleaning Roadside Trash
In 2018, we became a proud member of the County of Lambton Adopt-A-Road Program; cleaning Bog Line from Northville Rd. to the county boundary.
Dump Clean Up
Cleaning Roadside Trash
Cleaning Roadside Trash
Cleaning up the old dump off Clemens Line in Ipperwash and disposing it properly.
Preventing ATV Damage
Fighting Invasive Species
Fighting Invasive Species
Installation of a property fence at the corner of Whatman and Nipigon Streets in Port Franks. The fence, extra brush and boulders at this entrance should better protect the NCC and the Lambton County Heritage Forest properties from further destruction by ATV's. It will also make it safe for hikers on the trails!
Fighting Invasive Species
Fighting Invasive Species
Fighting Invasive Species
Initiated a three year experiment in the Port Frank's Forested Dunes under authority of the property owner, Nature Conservancy of Canada. The basis of the research project was to see if a natural substance found in walnuts (juglone) has any effect in controlling the growth of phragmites.
Tree Planting
Eliminating Fragmentation
Eliminating Fragmentation
Celebrating Earth Day by planting 80 native trees to form a 'Green Tunnel' around the Port Franks Community Centre.
Eliminating Fragmentation
Eliminating Fragmentation
Eliminating Fragmentation
Installed a fence and signs in the Ipperwash Dunes & Swales to officially close a side trail and reduce the fragmentation of the forest.
Reducing Erosion
Protecting Vulnerable Species
Protecting Vulnerable Species
Built a retention wall in the Ausable River Cut Conservation Area to reduce the sand erosion on top of the sand dune along the trails.
Protecting Vulnerable Species
Protecting Vulnerable Species
Protecting Vulnerable Species
Installed 3 turtle nest protective cages in the Ipperwash Dunes & Swales after observing turtles laying eggs. Turtle nest sites of Threatened and Endangered species are protected under this legislation as Critical Species At Risk Habitats. Thank you!