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County of Huron encourages use of Huron County Forests this fall.
To celebrate the 75th anniversary of the Huron County Forests and National Forests Week in Canada, residents and visitors are encouraged to make use of the recreational opportunities that Huron’s woodlots provide by hiking any one of the open-to-the-public tracts this fall.
The County of Huron is working to increase affordable housing options.
The County of Huron is creating a Housing Renewal Plan. This project involves looking for opportunities to create more affordable housing units on properties that the County already owns or properties that may be made available for housing by other levels of government.
County of Huron forests see benefits from 75 years of forest conservation programs.
The County of Huron’s 75th annual Forest Conservation Update report provides an overview of the conservation actions and passive recreation that happened for County-owned Forests in 2021. The County of Huron owns and maintains 14 forest tracts consisting of more than 1600 acres.
Making More Electric Vehicle Chargers Available in Huron County
The County of Huron, along with the Town of Goderich, Municipality of Huron East, and the Township of North Huron recently received funding through the Zero Emission Vehicle Infrastructure Program (ZEVIP), an opportunity offered through Natural Resources Canada, to install electric vehicle chargers in Huron County.
Huron Clean Water Project now accepting applications.
The Huron Clean Water Project is a fund that supports water quality projects in Huron County. To apply for funding, or to obtain further information, call Maitland Valley Conservation Authority at 519.335.3557, extension 236 or Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority at 519.235.2610, extension 227 or 1.888.286.2610.