HomeMy WebLinkAboutMay 17, 2018 - Council - Addendum THE CORPORATION OF THE MUNICIPALITY OF BAYHAM
COUNCIL MEETING ADDENDUM
MUNICIPAL OFFICE
Thursday, May 17, 2018
1. ADMINISTRATION
A. Environmental Defence Press Release re Municipality of Bayham - Port Burwell East
Beach 2018 Blue Flag Beach
ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE
For immediate release: May 15, 2018
Port Burwell East Beach to raise the Blue Flag for the first
time this summer
The Municipality of Bayham will join a record nine marinas and 27 beaches in
Canada to be awarded the eco-certification this season
Municipality of Bayham, Ont. - Port Burwell East Beach will fly the Blue Flag this
summer for the first time, joining the ranks of the most pristine beaches in
Ontario's south west.
"We are proud to present the Municipality of Bayham with its first Blue Flag," said
Kelsey Scarfone, Blue Flag Program Manager with Environmental Defence. "Port
Burwell East Beach can boast not only pristine swimming waters and excellent
facilities, but also sustainable management practices with responsible stewardship
of local ecosystems."
"The Municipality of Bayham earning the Blue Flag designation for the Port Burwell
East Beach is a clear sign for visitors to our community that they are in for an
excellent experience," said local Mayor Paul Ens. "This is a great achievement for
our Municipality, and we look forward to flying the flag for the first time and for
many years to come!" There will be a flag raising ceremony at the Port Burwell East
Beach in June 2018 to celebrate the achievement.
A record number of 27 beaches and nine marinas across Canada will fly the Blue
Flag this summer. To receive a Blue Flag, beaches and marinas must meet high
international standards in water quality, environmental management,
environmental education, and safety and services. Other sites flying the flag for the
first time this year are Aboiteau Beach in Cap-Pele, NB and Trent Port Marina in
Quinte West, ON.
"Millions of tourists around the world look for a Blue Flag when choosing a beach or
marina to visit. And there's a good reason for that," said Kelsey Scarfone, Blue Flag
Program Manager with Environmental Defence. "When you see a Blue Flag raised at
a beach or marina, you know that it's clean, sustainably managed and a safe place
to swim. Great family vacations start with finding a Blue Flag."
The Blue Flag is administered in Canada by Environmental Defence and is managed
internationally by the Foundation for Environmental Education (FEE). More than
4,000 beaches and marinas in 45 countries fly the Blue Flag.
Here is the list of the 27 beaches and nine marinas that have received the Blue Flag
in Canada this year:
British Columbia:
• Gibsons Marina (Gibsons)
Manitoba:
• West Grand Beach (Grand Beach Provincial Park)
New Brunswick:
• Aboiteau Beach (Village du Cap-Pele)
Nova Scotia:
• Halifax Waterfront (Waterfront Development, City of Halifax)
Ontario:
• Bayfield Main Beach and Bluewater Marina (Municipality of Bluewater)
• Bell Park Beach and Moonlight Beach (Sudbury)
• Bluffer's Park Beach, Centre Island Beach, Cherry Beach, Gibraltar Point
Beach, Hanlan's Point Beach, Kew-Balmy Beach, Ward's Island Beach and
Woodbine Beach (City of Toronto)
• Canatara Park Beach (City of Sarnia)
• City of Barrie Marina (City of Barrie)
• Colchester Harbour Marina (Town of Essex)
• Grand Bend Beach, Grand Bend Marina and Port Franks Marina (Municipality
of Lambton Shores)
• LaSalle Park Marina (City of Burlington)
• Outlet Beach (Sandbanks Provincial Park)
• Port Burwell East Beach (Municipality of Bayham)
• Port Glasgow Beach (Municipality of West Elgin)
• Port Stanley Main Beach (Municipality of Central Elgin)
• Trent Port Marina (City of Quinte West)
• Victoria Beach (Town of Cobourg)
• Wasaga Beach areas 1, 2 and 5 (Wasaga Beach Provincial Park)
• Waubuno Beach (Town of Parry Sound)
Quebec:
• Plage de l'Est, plage de l'Ouest, and plage des Cantons (Ville de Magog)
More details about the Blue Flag program and the certified marinas and beaches
can be found at BlueFlag.ca.
About ENVIRONMENTAL DEFENCE (environmentaldefence.ca): Environmental
Defence is the Canadian Operator of the Blue Flag Program. Environmental Defence
is Canada's most effective environmental action organization. We challenge, and
inspire change in government, business and people to ensure a greener, healthier
and prosperous life for all.
For more information, images or interview requests please contact:
Rachel Kitchin, Environmental Defence, 416-323-9521 ext. 246; 416-805-0026
(cell); rkitchin@environmentaldefence.ca or media@environmentaldefence.ca