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The the county seat and largest city in Lambton County is Sarnia (pop. 70,876 in the 2001 census), at the mouth of the St. Clair River. The two Blue Water BridgeThe newer Blue Water Bridge is in the foreground, the older bridge is behind. The Blue Water Bridge connects Port Huron, Michigan with Sarnia, Ontario across the St. Clair River. The Blue Water Bridge connects with Highway 402 in Ontario and with both Ints cross the river at Sarnia, connecting it to Port Huron, MichiganPort Huron is a city located in St. Clair County, Michigan. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 32,338. It is the county seat of St. Clair County 6. The city is adjacent to Port Huron Township. Geography According to the United State. The bridges are one of the busiest border crossings between these two countries. The river is also traversed by a passenger ferry further south, and a rail tunnel runs underneath it (also at Sarnia).
Today the petrochemical industry is arguably the most important sector of Lambton County's economy. Established during World War IIWorld War II was the most extensive and costly armed conflict in the history of the world, involving the great majority of the world's nations, being fought simultaneously in several major theatres, and costing tens of millions of lives. The war was fough, Sarnia and the area along the St. Clair River is home to a major processing centre for oil from AlbertaAlberta is one of Canada's provinces. Its capital is the city of Edmonton. Other cities and towns include Banff, Calgary, Red Deer, Lethbridge and Medicine Hat. See also: List of communities in Alberta. As of 2004, the population of the province was 3,183. The industry is so pervasive that it has earned this region along the river the nickname "Chemical Valley". Often the monikerA moniker (or monicker ) is a pseudonym, or cognomen, which one gives to oneself. The meaning is distinct from nickname, in that a nickname is generally given to one by another, and not chosen for oneself. as slang "moniker" can mean simply "name") Typica is used after a chemical spill into the river or a day of extreme air pollutionNew Mexico releases sulfur dioxide and particulate matter into the air. Air pollution is a broad term applied to all chemical and biological agents that modify the natural characteristics of the atmosphere. Some definitions also consider physical perturba.
Tourism is another important industry in Lambton County, especially along the lake and river. The community of Grand Bend, and the Pinery provincial park are especially popular tourist destinations, attracting thousands of people each week throughout the summer to their long, uninterrupted beaches. The part of Lambton County along Lake Huron known as Lambton Shores depends almost entirely upon the seasonal industries of tourism and agriculture for its well-being. There are also popular conservation areas along the Saint Clair River, and a conservation area called Rock Glen Falls near Arkona along the Ausauble River known for its well preserved fossils.
Though no longer as important to the county's economic well-being, agriculture is still what sustains many small towns in the interior of Lambton County. The three most popular crops are corn, wheat, and soybeans, although canola and sugar beets (among other things) are sometimes planted. Many farmers raise cattle in addition to growing crops.
The Blue Water Bridges, as seen from the southeast in Sarnia. In the foreground is the newest bridge, constructed in 1997. Beside it is the old bridge, built in 1938. In the background, you can see Port Huron, Michigan, and Lake Huron.