The Georgian Bay Association is pleased to bring you the November issue of eUpdate.
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THE GEORGIAN BAY ASSOCIATION eUPDATE
November 2018
In This Issue:> Environment Commissioner Eliminated and even more on our website... |
The Shorter Days of FallFall has set in and winter is around the corner and our days are just a little darker. In this issue of eUPDATE we cover the Ontario Environment Commissioners report, and the elimination of that role by Premier Ford. We also touch on a few new invasive species threats we all need to be aware of. But more importantly we highlight what is being done to shine a little light on the issues. |
Environment Commissioner Eliminated
The GBA joins others in calling for Premier Doug Ford to reconsider the elimination of this vital role. The ECO holds polluters to account, and preserves the rights of Ontario citizens under our Environmental Bill of Rights.
Ontario Environmental Commissioner 2018 Report
Our Ontario Environmental Commissioner, Dianne Saxe, has just posted her 2018 environmental report which challenges the Ford Government to take urgent action on a number of fronts, but, in particular, municipal sewage overflows.
Foxconn plant in Wisconsin turning sour for the state
GBA has been monitoring this situation and liaising with local environmental groups who have launched a lawsuit regarding breach of the Great Lakes Compact (water withdrawal agreement) as part of their opposition.
Beech Bark Disease
Ontario beech trees are currently under threat from an insect/fungus complex that causes “beech bark disease".
Spiny Water Flea now in Muskoka Lakes
This invasive species has now spread from the Great Lakes into the Muskoka Lakes. This is one of the reasons why it is important for everyone to ‘Clean, Drain and Dry’ when moving a boat from one water body to another.
Impassioned speech on Climate Change
Whether or not you support the ideals of the Green Party, this speech by Elizabeth May in the House of Commons highlighting why we must take immediate and wide ranging action on Climate Change stressors is articulate, informative and worth watching
November 16th Water Levels
Lake Michigan-Huron declined 2 inches. When compared to their levels a year ago, Lake Michigan-Huron is 1 inch higher than it was a year ago and is expected to decline a further 2 inches over the next month.
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