Invasive reed taking over beaches

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Saugeen Shores is test site for disposing of weed

An alien plant species known as common reed is invading areas of the Lake Huron shoreline and causing concern for the Town of Saugeen Shores and its residents.

Citizens and members of the municipality fear the rapid growth of the reed and the height of its annual shoots are jeopardizing the beachfront.

An estimated two to three metres of the sandy sections are being lost per year at the current rate of increase. Common reed can also reach a height of up to four metres, raising concern that views of the waterfront could eventually be obscured.

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