Goderich adopts Lake Huron Forever Pledge

The Lake Huron Forever Pledge is a way for coastal communities to come together to show their public support and commitment to sustaining the health of Lake Huron and its surrounding resources.

According to the Lake Huron Forever website, the goal is to use the pledge as a guide for municipal leaders to gain a sense of clarity and understanding of what they can do to help protect the natural resources.

At the April 7 Goderich Town Council meeting, the Town of Goderich adopted the pledge to encourage participation in the development of Lake Huron, to maintain the health and resiliency of the lake.

The lake is not only a backdrop for residents who live in Goderich, but it also provides essential economic and recreational opportunities that sustain Goderich’s wellbeing.

Furthermore, the Port of Goderich stands as the only deep-water port on the eastern shore of Lake Huron and serves as a pivotal hub for commercial shipping while supporting the regional mining, manufacturing and agricultural industries.

According to the Town, its mission to provide sustainable services, to be environmental leaders and promote an exceptional quality of life.

Being the first Canadian municipality to embrace the Lake Huron Forever Pledge, the Town of Goderich reaffirms its dedication to protecting Lake Huron’s invaluable ecosystem.

“Together, we must ensure that Lake Huron is conserved not only for our enjoyment but for future generations who will depend on its thriving ecosystem,” the Pledge declares.

“The municipality understands that we must work together to protect the shoreline, forests, and waterways to address threats of pollution and flooding caused by stormwater, proactively plan for the impacts of a changing climate, support native plant restoration and provide corridors for wildlife.”

With this pledge, the Town of Goderich aims to address challenges that pose direct threats to the ecological health of Lake Huron.

The pledge serves as a guiding framework for municipalities to achieve their objectives in safeguarding the natural resources vital to community sustainability and resilience.

Goderich is the first Canadian municipality to embrace the Lake Huron Forever Pledge.

As of April 28, communities that have adopted the pledge include Goderich, Bay City, Michigan, Alpena, Michigan, Au Gres, Michigan, and Charter Township of Oscoda, Michigan.

For more information visit https://www.lakehuronforever.org/lakehuronforeverpledge