15 www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE Fall 2022 GBA THANKS JUNCTION59 for their services supporting our eUpdate, website and our social media channels Marc Cooper 416.481.4861 junction59.com This publication designed and layout by 7 0 5 . 6 3 6 . 7 3 1 9 • www. j c l d e s i g n . c a Helping you to achieve your vision Subscribe to GBA eUPDATE email news updates by clicking the link at www.georgianbay.ca GBA UPDATE is printed by Warren’s Waterless Printing, Canada’s leading environmental printer, using high-quality waterless print technology on Enviro 100% recycled paper. The waterless printing process eliminates the use of fresh water and greatly reduces the use of harmful chemical compounds. Distributed under Canada Publication Mail Sales Agreement # 40038178 Return undeliverable Canadian addresses to: GBA c/o SHANNON FARQUHARSON, Communications & Executive Services Coordinator 138Hopedale Avenue, Toronto ON M4K 3M7 (416) 937-4990 • sfarquharson@georgianbay.ca Patrons of GBA: The Right Honourable Adrienne Clarkson C.C., C.M.M., C.O.M., C.D. John Ralston Saul, C.C. The Georgian Bay Association is an advocacy umbrella group representing 17 community associations and their members – approximately 3,000 families comprising over 18,000 residents. GBA UPDATE is published by the Georgian Bay Association 2022 Publication Schedule Issue Distribution Date Spring February Summer May Fall October GBA Mission Statement: To work with our water-based communities and other stakeholders to ensure the careful stewardship of the greater Georgian Bay environment. GBA UPDATE is mailed to all members of all GBA member associations, friends, other stakeholders and interest groups. Bulk copies can be made available to full member associations to include with their mailings. Material may be reprinted in GBA member association newsletters provided that the source is acknowledged. Letters to the editor are welcome. Please send address corrections and changes to the address below. Your Voice on the Bay President: Rolfe Jones email: rolfescottjones@georgianbay.ca Executive Director: Rupert Kindersley email: rkindersley@georgianbay.ca Editor: Liz Phillips email: lizannephillips@gmail.com Advertising & Managing Editor: Allison Needham email: allison.needham@rogers.com Webmaster: Eric Armour email: e.s.armour@gmail.com GBA website: www.georgianbay.ca Facebook: www.facebook.com/GBayAssociation Upcoming Events Our sister Georgian Bay organizations wish to inform you of these upcoming events Georgian Bay Biosphere State of the Bay: Approaches to Ecosystem Health Reporting 2008-2023 October 27 at 7 p.m. Online webinar registration gbbr.ca/events Join Dr. Becky Pollock and Katrina Krievens for an overview and discussion about the evolution of the State of the Bay program for eastern Georgian Bay. Review the key trends and themes, reflect on the environmental legacy of colonization, and how new approaches that integrate Anishinaabek knowledge are being used to deepen our collective understanding. Georgian Bay Forever Georgian Bay Forever is looking for volunteers to help make the Diversion 2.0 project (plastic litter mitigation) a success! Join Plastic-Free Georgian Bay to do waste characterizations and start conversations with your community, local businesses, and schools about decreasing single or lightly used plastic consumption. You can learn more about the move towards zero plastic waste and schedule a presentation by emailing sean.mullin@gbf.org. Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup October 26, 10 a.m. to 12 noon Sunset Point, Collingwood Drop in or email ashley.morrison@ gbf.org to RSVP Volunteer Shoreline Cleanup November 22, 1 to 3 p.m. Little River Park, Thornbury Drop in or email ashley.morrison@ gbf.org to RSVP Georgian Bay Land Trust Bayscapes Online Auction: Friday, October 21, 12 noon to Saturday, October 29, 8 p.m. Virtual Celebration: Saturday, October 29, 6 to 6:45 p.m. Support the Georgian Bay Land Trust’s work to protect Georgian Bay’s wilderness places through Bayscapes! Bid online on a fantastic array of Georgian Bay themed art, photographs, items, and experiences, with all proceeds supporting nature conservation. Tune in October 29 for a virtual celebration featuring musical entertainment from the shores of Georgian Bay and updates from the Land Trust. Visit gblt.org/bayscapes for more information and to participate.
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