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Lake Huron Charter |
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Sunday, 04 November 2007 14:00 |
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Individuals, environmental and local community groups, businesses, municipal, provincial, federal and Aboriginal governments from all parts of the watershed are encouraged to work together and commit to the Lake Huron Charter.
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Lake Huron Charter
We, the people(s) of the Lake Huron Watershed believe in a healthy, life sustaining ecosystem that provides our cultural, economic and spiritual fulfi llment. Through this Charter we commit to working together to restore and protect the lands and waters of the Lake Huron Watershed for today and for all generations.
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Canadian Vision for the Lake Huron Watershed
We see…
- clean air, clean water, healthy landscapes of forest and field;
- our community as a place where all people work together and reach positive solutions to
environmental concerns; and
- doors opening for new partnerships, new opportunities, and increased environmental pride through
community action.
We recognize…
- that our lands and waters have been degraded and our attitudes and actions must change;
- that by protecting our life sustaining food, air and water, we protect ourselves;
- that we must adapt to our changing world especially our changing climate;
- that eff orts by many have begun to make a positive diff erence; and
- that we share the responsibility to sustain a healthy natural environment and as individuals,
- communities and government we are ready to take ownership and action.
We will take action…
- by becoming aware of the watershed’s ecosystem and by identifying environmental issues and seizing opportunities for protection and
restoration;
- by supporting the eff orts of individuals, communities, businesses and government, to identify needs, goals and by promoting action; and
- by being part of a network to share information with all people of the Lake Huron watershed.
And, this will ensure…
- that degraded areas are restored and environmental health sustained;
- that our use of land and water is ecologically sound; and
- that our open waters, shorelines, farmlands, forests, rivers, streams and wetlands across the watershed, are protected today and for all future generations.
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What is the Lake Huron Charter? |
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Sunday, 04 November 2007 00:00 |
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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 future social, physical and natural environment;
- - The challenges that we face;
- - The actions we would like to undertake; and
- - The desire to take action together.
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.
Sign the Charter Now!
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The Charter and the Canadian Vision for the Lake Huron Watershed establishes a common 
