There's good news for those who enjoy recreational fishing in the Saugeen watershed.
Bruce Power's Environment and Sustainability Fund has donated $25,000 toward projects planned by the Saugeen Valley Conservation Authority.
One of those projects is designed to rehabilitate water quality in and around Bruce County waterways. That would increase populations of warmwater fish like muskie, pickerel, bass, steelhead, and brook and brown trout.
Deterioration of water quality impacts the region’s recreational and tourism opportunities such as beach closures because of high E.coli levels.
"These sponsorships will be an incredible boost to the implementation of local environmental projects, and Saugeen Conservation is extremely proud to partner with Bruce Power on conservation initiatives that will be felt for many generations," says Wayne Brohman, general manager/secretary treasurer for the SVCA, in a media release.
Bruce Power’s Department Manager, Environment Management Francis Chua says the company understands how important the SVCA’s watershed initiatives are for these sensitive habitats.
"Healthy waterways are integral to our quality of life in Bruce County," says Chua. "Bruce Power is proud to support the SVCA in its vitally important work, and we know what it accomplishes today will benefit local residents far into the future."
Bruce Power’s Environment and Sustainability Fund donates $500,000 annually to local projects.