Phragmites line the Howard Watson Nature Trail. Photo submitted by City of Sarnia. Phragmites line the Howard Watson Nature Trail. Photo submitted by City of Sarnia.
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Weather Hinders Phragmites Eradication

Weather has been causing problems with Phase 2 of the city's plan to eradicate phragmites along the Howard Watson Nature Trail.

It had been scheduled for August 5 but was cancelled due to high winds.

The trail, between Retford Ave. and Exmouth St. is now scheduled to be closed at 9am Wednesday, August 9 and reopen Friday.

The plans are again weather dependent and could be changed.

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