| What is the Framework for Community Action? |
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| Written by Tim Lee |
| Wednesday, 07 November 2007 12:34 |
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...together we will achieve much more than any one partner could do on its own! The Framework is supported by people from across the watershed. Through the principles of the Framework we will work towards building awareness and initiating pilot projects about common actions so that we may all learn from them. The Framework includes a Charter statement that individuals, groups and communities can pledge to and this will help to unite all actions in the watershed that protect and restore the natural environment. The Framework is a watershed wide approach intended to connect the actions of government and non government organizations, raise awareness about common environmental issues and actions and builds upon the existing strengths and opportunities in our communities by: - Encouraging active participation to identify common issues and resource stewardship: - Promoting environmentally responsible decisions and activities throughout the watershed; - Establishing a shared network of contact people and environmental information; and - Promoting local restoration and protection initiatives that can be adopted and implemented Through the principles of the Framework, we will build awareness, support collaborative networks, and initiate pilot projects so that we may all learn and benefit from our efforts. The Framework includes a Charter statement that individuals, groups and communities can pledge to, and this will help unite actions in the watershed that serve to protect and restore our natural environment. Read More!
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| Last Updated on Tuesday, 27 October 2009 20:56 |
The Charter and the Canadian Vision for the Lake Huron Watershed establishes a common
bond between everyone in the Watershed.
The Canadian Vision describes:
The Lake Huron Charter is a personal or corporate pledge to the Vision. We are asking
everyone in the watershed to sign the Charter so that it becomes the common thread
that connects all people across Lake Huron and Georgian Bay. By signing and agreeing
to the principles in the Charter you will be joining and uniting with other community groups, organizations and agencies with common interests and activities by making a commitment to sustainable living practices.
The Charter will help to remind us that our everyday decisions must consider a balance of social, economic and environmental demands, and that we must address present demands without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
The stretch of the Lake Huron shoreline between Sauble Beach and Sarnia has enjoyed a long history of recreational use and cottaging. It has also been plagued with episodes of poor water quality, algal blooms, aesthetic problems, and restricted use of public beaches. This has, in turn, prompted an increasing number of public complaints to local, provincial, and federal agencies. Read More






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