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THE GEORGIAN BAY ASSOCIATION eUPDATE
March 2017
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WelcomeSpring has sprung in Georgian Bay! This month our newsletter is filled with helpful tips and tricks on how to prepare for the coming summer season.
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Safe Safety Equipment
The Canadian Power and Sail Squadrons, Transport Canada and CIL dealers have partnered up in a new project that offers free education on safety equipment maintenance and flare disposal.
Whose Responsible?
If you are making boats available to those renting your cottage this summer, it is important to know your responsibilities.
Progress On Permits
Amendments to the Public Lands Act mean that most docks and boathouses may no longer require work permits for construction.
Great Lakes Funding At Risk
Proposed cuts threaten to cut Great Lakes funding from US $300 million to US $10 million per year.
Keep Boating a Breeze
The new, free “Discover Boating Safety” app will keep you, your friends and family safe out on the water this season.
Common Loons Survey
This summer, consider participating in the survey in your area of Georgian Bay to help protect Common Loon population levels.
Great Lakes Economic Forum
The third annual Great Lakes Economic Forum is around the corner. Join experts, business leaders and decision makers to help improve this region.
Water Levels
Get your latest water level updates here.
As of March 24th levels in Michigan-Huron are down 4 inches compared with this time last year, 20 inches above Chart Datum (=577.5 ft.) and 9 inches above long term average for this time of year.
The Corps of Engineers predict that levels in Michigan-Huron will rise 3 inches over the next 30 days.
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