GBA eUPDATE - Septics, Phragmites, Docks, Noise and More...
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THE GEORGIAN BAY ASSOCIATION eUPDATE
JULY 2016
Photo - Wah Wah Taysee
In This Issue> Septic Ins and Outs |
WelcomeSummer is just about at its midpoint, and the GBA has been very active. We have been attending many local association AGM's as well as keeping up with issues around the Bay. In this issue we talk about everything from septics to Phragmites and we have an update on dock permits. Enjoy! |
The Ins and Outs of
Septic Tanks
Whats a summer at the cottage without talking about septic tanks? To feed the conversation and provide you with some helpful tips, we’ve put together a Septic Primer to churn the discussion
GBA Fall Symposium
GBA, in conjunction with our fellow Georgian Bay organizations, is planning to hold a one day symposium late this fall as part of our 100th Anniversary activities.
GBA Flags are Flying High
Show your Support this Summer. Fly a GBA Flag at your cottage. Flags are available through Flags Unlimited and are specially made for the GBA.
Environmental Bill of Rights Registry
This spring the Ontario government posted three proposals on the Environmental Bill of Rights Registry concerning the future licensing and growth of the aquaculture industry. GBA responded to all three postings.
Georgian Bay Phragbusters
Many Georgian Bay communities are taking action right now to fight invasive Phragmites and they need your help!
Learn more about what Georgian Bay Forever is doing and how you can help!
Safe Quiet Lakes Video
Check out this great short video produced by Safe and Quite Lakes on boat noise.
Water Levels
Get your latest water level updates here.
As of July 22nd levels in Michigan-Huron are 4 inches higher than this time last year, 33 inches above Chart Datum and 11 inches above long term average for this time of year.
Updated - Crown Land Use Permits for Docks and Boathouses
This spring we wrote to the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry with some suggestions on how to make their regulations re Land Use Permits for docks and boathouses more reasonable.
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