Media Advisory                     July 16, 2004

Sauble Beach May Become a Blue Flag Beach

When:  Monday, July 19, 2004 at 1:00 p.m.

Where: South Bruce Peninsula Municipal Building, 315 George Street in Wiarton

Who:    Sarah Winterton; Programme Director, Environmental Defence Canada

Lou D’Alessandro; Manager of Health Protection, Grey Bruce Health Unit

What:   Sauble Beach is being considered as a recipient of the Internationally renowned Blue Flag designation, an eco-label awarded to beaches and marinas. Toronto beaches were the first in Canada to be awarded this designation earlier this year.

Why:    To discuss and answer questions regarding the Blue Flag designation.

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Attachments:

International Blue Flag Program 2004

For more information:

Lou D’Alessandro

Program Manager, Health Protection

Grey Bruce Health Unit

376-9420 or 1-800-263-3456 ext. 223