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Protect Yourself Against PhragmitesWe are excited to announce that registration is now open for a free Phragmites Workshop during the morning of Friday, April 28th at Canadore College, Parry Sound. Minimizing Impact In Macey BayTo ensure new developments have minimal impact on the environment the GBA submitted a Macey Bay Participation Statement to the OMB. UPDATE Spring 2017 IssueIn this edition of UPDATE, you will read about a few of the current issues the GBA is busily engaged in to protect all of our interests on the Bay, including:
We also cover the recent GBA 100th Anniversary Symposium and lots more. Small Island Property Assessments Rise2016 MPAC assessments leave owners of small unbuildable islands seeing large increases in their property assessments. Facing Climate ChangeDr. Dianne Saxe, Environmental Commissioner of Ontario, released her 2016 Greenhouse Gas Progress Report, Facing Climate Change. In the first chapter of this year’s report, the ECO reviews the science of climate change, its impacts on our planet and why Ontario must dramatically reduce its greenhouse gas emissions. Concerns With The Asian CarpThe GBA submitted a letter to the Minister of Natural Resources and Forestry about the threat of Asian Carp to the Great Lakes. Striking A Balance: The Georgian Bay BiosphereAs part of their Striking Balance Series, TVOntario posted an episode on the Georgian Bay Biosphere.. GBA Update Communication Survey The GBA is in the process of reviewing its approach to the distribution of its newsletter “UPDATE”, which is printed and mailed to all members three times a year. We are looking to learn about your habits and preferences when receiving information from GBA through UPDATE. Water LevelsGet your latest water level updates here. The Corps of Engineers predict that levels in Michigan-Huron will rise 1 inch over the next 30 days. |