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Rotary Club, Town Council continue partnership, discussions for new signage at Rotary Cove Beach KATHLEEN SMITH Editor
Rotary Cove has been defined by the arch that has recently been removed. That arch became an iconic feature of the waterfront, and the Rotary Club of Goderich would like to partner with the Town to replace the community hallmark. In a letter to council on July 9, Ann McCauley, President of the Rotary Club of Goderich proposed a commitment of $10,000 towards the roof replacement at the Beach Hut, and $30,000 upon approval, toward the new Rotary Cove signage. “We are confident that new, attractive signage would serve as a lasting symbol of that relationship and sustain the cove at the renowned waterfront destination it has become,” wrote McCauley. The Rotary Club requested Council to consider contributing the remaining funds required to complete the signage installation. According to McCauley, preliminary indications are that this would cost $50,000 to complete the project. “We believe this collaborative approach will allow CONTINUED TO PAGE 5
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Goats will graze and eliminate invasive vegetation near Sunset Park.
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Council approves goat grazing pilot project along bluffs at Sunset Park to manage invasive vegetation KATHLEEN SMITH
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At the August 10 council meeting, Goderich Council approved a targeted goat-grazing pilot project along the bluffs at Sunset Park to manage dense invasive vegetation and improve safe access to critical hydro and water infrastructure. According to Deputy Mayor Leah Noel, who also serves as the chair of the Town’s Environment Committee and has worked on implementing this project, the cost is approximately $10,000. Some of that cost, $4,700 to be precise, will come from the Environment Committee’s 2026 Budget, and the rest will come from the Town’s operations budget. “While this is not a standalone project that will solve the whole problem at once, it is hopefully the first step
towards a solution that also includes native seeding and ongoing monitoring,” explained Noel. The quote of $10,000 is essentially an all-inclusive number from the contractor and includes supplying and managing the goats, establishing and maintaining the contained grazing area, caring for and supervising the flock, remaining on-site during the operation, managing grazing intensity, responding to changing conditions, and taking precautions to prevent movement of invasive plant fragments. “One thing I think we need to remember is that the goat grazing is not the complete solution,” reiterated Noel. “But it is a necessary first step – clearing the invasives – in a multi-pronged approach as we work towards the long-term solution.” The lake-bank utility corridor adjacent to Sunset Park CONTINUED TO PAGE 2