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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 Cottage Association (FOCA) and the Waterfront Ratepayers After Fair Tax (WRAFT).

LATEST NEWS

1. The Town of Saugeen Shores sprayed the Common Reed (Phragmites australis) in June. In 2007 it was the Beachers' that contacted the Town officials and Geoff Peach from the Lake Huron Centre for Coastal Conservation about this major problem along our shoreline. We then organized volunteers to cut the invasive grasses in July 2007. The Town, after consulting with experts, took the next steps to eradicate the problem in 2008. The Town has advised us that they will continue to moniter the progress annually.

2. 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.