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GBA eUPDATE

May 2019

Sunshine on Georgian Bay!

It's time for another beautiful summer on Georgian Bay...

...and our latest issue of eUPDATE. Featured this month is our summer edition of UPDATE, which was recently mailed to members and includes a wide variety of articles; check out our first feature on Coast Guard Search and Rescue as well as helpful fire prevention tips that every cottager should know!

Also highlighted in this eUPDATE is a campaign aimed at stopping the spread of invasive species, "Don't Let Them Catch a Ride". As well, with higher water levels, a feature on water hazards. On the lighter side of things, learn more about a study on a growing Ontario Cruise industry.

Enjoy this summer edition of Sunshine on Georgian Bay!

The digital version of UPDATE is now available

In this issue:

Coast Guard Search and Rescue

A Permanent Sanctuary for Nature

Significant Wetlands Research Planned 

Fire Response Tips

History of the Pointe au Baril Islanders' Association

And more…

Don't Let Them Catch a Ride

The Georgian Bay Association is offering FREE "Don't Let Them Catch A Ride" signs to marinas to raise awareness of the importance of boat maintenance – in particular – keeping your boat bottoms and wells clean to protect local ecosystems from invasive species. 

OPP Warns Boaters of Hazardous Debris

The OPP has warned boaters to be cautious of broken structures and trees left behind by recent flooding and ice melt. Debris could scattered across the lakes and may be very difficult to see when partially submerged. Striking debris poses a serious hazard and can be catastrophic to a vessel and its passengers.

GBA as a Witness on Bill C-68

Georgian Bay Association's Executive Director, Rupert Kindersley, was asked to appear as a witness to the Senate Sub-Committee dealing with the new Fisheries Act Bill C-68 and provide evidence on the negative environmental impacts of open net fish farms.

Study: Cruising in Ontario - One of the Last Un-Cruised Places in the World

The town of Midland utilized a $250,000 grant from Ontario's Ministry of Tourism to do a study on expanding the cruise industry to small ports such as: Kingston, Windsor, Parry Sound, Sault Ste. Marie, Thunder Bay – learn more about the evaluation!

May 11th Water Levels Report

The recent wet conditions have caused water levels to climb and currently, water levels across the basin are 8 to 12 inches above last year’s water levels at this time.

US House of Representatives passes the H.R. 9 Climate Action Now Act

The passage of the H.R. 9 Climate Action Now Act prohibits any federal funds from being contributed to the Trump Administrations attempt to withdraw from the Paris Agreement. 

Township of the Archipelago

Taxes rates are being raised in the township in preparation for the provincial cuts being conducted by the Ford government. 

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