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The Port Elgin and Saugeen Township Beachers' Organization was started in the early 1900's and currently has a membership of 300 families of both seasonal and permanent residents. The Beachers' is the voice of its members in Saugeen Shores regarding environmental and civic concerns. We work co-operatively with other partners including the Town of Saugeen Shores, the Police and Fire departments and the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation on issues of mutual concern. In addition, we are members of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers' Association (FOCA) and the Waterfront Ratepayers After Fair Tax (WRAFT).

LATEST NEWS

1. ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING--Saturday, July 10, 2010 at The Plex at 9:30 am. We invite you to our AGM to hear the up-dates of Saugeen Shores from the mayor, chief of police and our own Pres. John Kyles. What is the latest on the beach improvements?

2. WINTER PATROL IS BACK!! Beginning November 2009 the Beachers' again offered to its members a weekly winter patrol program. Check out the details under MEMBERSHIP.

3. The PAYT (Pay as You Throw) program started June 1, 2008. To be collected every bag of garbage must have an attached sticker. The $1.50 stickers are available from Legault's Independent Grocer, Shoppers Drug Mart, Martin's Home Hardware, Ralph's Hi-way Shoppette, Shoreline Beacon, Downs Pro Hardware, Giant Tiger,Southampton Foodland, Municipal Office & Landfill Site, and Paisley Foodland.

4. In 2007 it was the Beachers' that contacted the Town officials and Geoff Peach from the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation to draw attention tothe problems associated with the Common Reed (Phragmites Australis) that had invaded our shoreline. We then organized volunteers to cut the invasive grasses in July 2007. The Town, after consulting with experts, took the next steps (spraying) to eradicate the problem in 2008. The Town has advised us that they are hopeful of getting permission to spot spray this fall.