GBA’s current Strategic Plan for 2017 – 2022 can be viewed here.
Plans, priorities and committee structures are reviewed and updated from time to time as required, and details can be found on the GBA website, as referenced in the Strategic Plan.
GBA AGM 2021
GBA held its 105th Annual General Meeting on April 10, 2021. Summaries and highlights of the wide range of issues and topics that we deal with on behalf of our members were presented and discussed. You can view the presentations here.
This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are down 3, 5, 0, 1 & 0 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 11, 20, 7 & 5 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is 11 inches higher than they were at this ti
As part of our ongoing advocacy to ensure that open net cage aquaculture operations in Georgian Bay and Lake Huron are sustainable, and environmental impacts are minimized or eliminated, GBA has written to incoming federal government ministers of the Environment and Fisheries to ask for a review of the agreement between the federal and Ontario government that governs regulation of this industry. The letter also includes recommendations on other related matters. - Read the letter here. -
GBA wishes to welcome Christine McKernan to her new role as Executive Director of the West Parry Sound Health Care Foundation. Christine, a longtime seasonal resident, now a full-time resident of Seguin is the former director of philanthropy with the Sunnybrook Foundation. She has over 23 years of fund development experience and extensive health care work experience with the Heart and Stroke Foundation, London Health Sciences Foundation, the Canadian Diabetes Association and the Alzheimer Society of London. Read more here.
This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are down 2, 4, 2, 1 & 0 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 11, 18, 9 & 6 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is 9 inches higher than they were at this time
Winter road conditions are here and the OPP want to remind drivers venturing out to adjust their driving habits and following these simple tips: Make sure your vehicle is roadworthy Clear all windows, mirrors and headlights of snow and frost Have extra supplies and blankets in case you break down Get snow tires (you may get an insurance break) Always tell someone where you are going Take extra care to watch out for pedestrians (pedestrians – make sure the driver sees you and remember it can take longer for vehicles to stop) **Most importantly, please take your time and adjust your speed according to the road conditions. Speed limits are set for ideal road conditions and higher speeds in less than ideal conditions boost your chances of losing control. Also be a
Make your voices heard on Canada’s 2030 Emissions Reductions Plan by completing the survey here by January 14 2021. - Canada has committed to reducing our emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and want to know what you think about how emissions can be reduced to achieve this ambitious target. The government is engaging with the provinces and territories, Indigenous Peoples, the Net-Zero Advisory Body and would like to hear suggestions from interested Canadians on ways to address these climate change goals. Here are the survey questions being asked on Canada's 2030 Emission Reduction Plan: What opportunities do you think the Government of Canada should pursue to reduce emissions by 40-45% below 2005 levels by 2030 and position Canada to achieve net-zero emissions by 20
This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron & St Clair are all down 2 inches, and Lakes Erie & Ontario are unchanged. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 12, 17, 12 & 6 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is 7 inches higher than they were at this ti
Fantastic news for Georgian Bay boaters! Transport Canada has issued a Tier 1 Policy to accept electronic visual distress signal devices (eVDSD) in lieu of traditional pyrotechnic distress signals (flares and smoke) in an effort to improve pleasure craft safety. The policy, which applies only to pleasure craft, came into force on November 9th, 2021 and will be reviewed in five years. Small Vessel Regulations currently require all pleasure craft longer than six metres to carry pyrotechnic distress signals unless: they are operating on a river, canal or lake in which they can at no time be more than one nautical mile from shore; or they have no sleeping arrangements and are engaged in an official competition or in final preparation for an official competition The Burning Issu
This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior & Michigan-Huron are both down 2 inches, and Lakes St Clair, Erie & Ontario are all up 1 inch. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 12, 17, 7 & 3 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is 9 inches higher than they were at thi
Food Cycle Science has signed up about 20 municipalities across Canada to pilot its FoodCycler, a small food waste recycling machine in an effort to reduce the volume of food waste going to landfill. This project aims to put FoodCycler units into communities at a reduced cost and have residents track their usage to determine how much waste is being diverted. Through a cycle of drying, grinding and cooling, FoodCycler aerates food waste, turning it into compost within 4-8 hours, greatly reducing the weight and volume of food waste at the source and creating an odourless soil additive. - Parry Sound will be looking closer at this pilot project in January. Read more about the pilot project here. - FoodCycler offers a fantastic discount for GBA members. Details can be found here. -
This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are down 2, 2, 2, 2 & 0 inches respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 12, 18, 7 & 3 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is 11 inches higher than they were at this ti
Temperatures in the Great Lakes region have been above average so far in December. This month outflows from Lake Superior into the St. Mary’s River are predicted to be below average, not above average as they have been for almost 3 years prior to the spring of 2021. This shows that, under Plan 2012 balancing, the flow into Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be reduced. Lake Michigan-Huron continues to be below the level it was at this time last year – see first graph below. All the lakes are now lower than they were at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are down 3, 3, 0, 2 & 0 inches respectively. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are lower by 13, 17, 9 & 3 inche
