Residents and visitors reminded to avoid lake and other waterbodies

Residents and visitors reminded to avoid lake and other waterbodies during season of cold temperatures 

The return of winter and dropping temperatures is a time for residents and visitors to remember to keep safe by keeping their distance from Lake Huron and creeks and rivers.

Ausable Bayfield Conservation Authority (ABCA) joins local municipalities in reminding the public to put safety first this season.

The message to ‘Never walk on shelf ice’ is part of the conservation education river safety programs delivered to schools at no charge thanks to the support of local municipalities. The program (delivered to schools virtually in 2022) teaches about safe practices near rivers and lakes and discusses why you should avoid icy shorelines and ice shelves and educates about the phenomenon of ‘ice volcanoes.’

Continue reading tips on staying safe this winter - https://www.abca.ca/post/?ID=1272