The Georgian Bay Association is pleased to bring you the January issue of eUpdate.
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THE GEORGIAN BAY ASSOCIATION eUPDATE
January 2019
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Days are starting to get longerWith the start of February in sight, the days are getting longer. In this issue of eUPDATE we cover ice accidents, the Lake Partners Program, the hot summer days ahead and ticks that carry a very harmful disease. |
Don’t go slip sliding away
According to the Insurance Bureau of Canada between 25 and 30 Canadians die in ice-related incidents each year. Many more have to be rescued.
Check out these 10 Ways to Avoid Ice Hazards
Lake Partner Program Safe
We are pleased to report that funding for the Lake Partner Program is safe for the time-being. Read our letter to the Minister and his response.
Hotter summers projected
What are the impacts on Georgian Bay cottagers?
View our approximate calculations on the projected number of very hot days for various parts of the Bay. And see what we can so as Georgian Bay residents.
Ticks that carry Lyme disease getting closer
Public Health Ontario is mapping at-risk areas for Lyme disease in 2019 and GBA will publicize the map when available. These ticks appear to be spreading throughout the province and moving north.
GBF Job Opportunity - Microplastics Project Coordinator
Georgian Bay Forever is offering a 2-year contract for a Microplastics Project Coordinator for their Parry Sound project. Reporting to the Executive Director of Georgian Bay Forever (GBF), the Divert & Capture Project Coordinator is responsible for the planning, organization and delivery of goals for this project through a variety of outreach and coordination activities in and around the community of Parry Sound and along the eastern coastline communities.
Ford Government withdraws controversial provisions in Bill 66
Vital protections for source water, watersheds, greenbelt and environmentally significant areas were threatened by Bill 66. Thankfully the Ford government has listened to the many submissions from ENGOs and others requesting that Bill 66be amended.
January 26th Water Levels Report
Temperatures were generally below average for the Great Lakes region over the last week. Substantial precipitation also fell in certain parts of the basin, with more predicted over the next week, including in the Georgian Bay area.
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