Public Notice: Providence Bay Beach Maintenance Week of September 30th 2024

The Municipality of Central Manitoulin has been issued a Permit Under Clause 17(2)(c) of the Endangered Species Act, 2007 by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry. This is specific to the Providence Bay beach and boardwalk maintenance. The work is part of ongoing restoration of the beach that assists the natural ecosystem.  These actions are expected to improve the area for the enjoyment of visitors and enhance the protected habitat, the dune, for species at risk.

The Municipality will begin activities the week of September 30, 2024, for approximately one week, these include:

• Removal of all shrub-sized willow, including roots, scotch pines and poplar by the Municipality, along the foredune of the Habitat Enhancement Area and Activity Area of the permit, from the playground for the length of the boardwalk and ending at the on-leash dog area.

For your safety, please do not enter the site while work is being conducted.

The Permit sets out conditions that allow the Municipality to conduct specific activities. Action by the general public is not permitted. 

For more information contact Marcus Mohr, Community Development and Outreach Coordinator at the Municipality of Central Manitoulin by phone 705-377-5726 or email mmohr@centralmanitoulin.ca.