2018-Apr-18
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Lake Michigan-Huron remains at one inch above its level at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 5, 4, 4, 1 & 1 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior & Ontario are lower by 6 & 7 inches, respectively, and Lakes Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are up 1, 2 & 2 inches, respectively, than they were at this time last year. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are 0, 5, 13 & 11 inches, respectively, above their long-term July average, and Lake Ontario is 2 inches below. All the lakes remain well below their July record highs. - In a month’s time Lakes Superior & Michigan-Huron are expected to rise 1 & 0 inches,
Georgian Bay Forever and Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere are pleased to present the premiere of the documentary film All Too Clear: Beneath the Surface of the Great Lakes on Saturday, August 10, 2024 at the Stockey Centre for the Performing Arts in Parry Sound. This immersive feature-length documentary explores the effects of quagga mussels on the Great Lakes using the world’s most advanced underwater drone. Directed by the husband-and-wife filmmaking team, Zach Melnick and Yvonne Drebert, the immersive film uses cutting-edge underwater drones to explore how invasive quagga mussels are re-engineering the ecosystem of the Great Lakes at a scale not seen since the glaciers. The film will be followed by a Q & A period where guests will have the opportunity to ask questions of
The voices of Georgian Bay Association members are needed for an important survey. The GBA board has agreed to distribute the survey described below to GBA members, including asking our cottage association members to include a link to it in their communications with their members. Please see the following message from the Geopark group explaining their request. Message from the Georgian Bay Geopark Network A team of volunteers is working to create a UNESCO Geopark for all of Georgian Bay and the lands that drain into the Bay. Our small group of volunteer scientists, cartographers, tourism experts and engineers have gained strong and positive reaction from the towns and villages, municipal councils, indigenous leaders, tourist groups and environmental organizations for a UNESCO G
Lake Michigan-Huron is now one inch above its level at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are up 5, 3, 2, 1 & 0 inches, respectively. Lakes Superior, St Clair, & Ontario are lower by 6, 0 & 9 inches, respectively, and Lakes Michigan-Huron & Erie are both up 1 inch, than they were at this time last year. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are 0, 4, 11 & 11 inches, respectively, above their long-term July average, and Lake Ontario is 3 inches below. All the lakes remain well below their July record highs. - In a month’s time Lakes Superior & Michigan-Huron are expected to rise 2 & 0 inches, respectively, and Lakes St. C
You often need to act as your own first responder on the Bay and a well-stocked first-aid kit can help you respond effectively to common injuries and emergencies. The West Parry Sound Health Centre Foundation has compiled some great tips on what to keep on hand so you are prepared for a summer at the cottage. Scroll down to read the article or view the PDF here.
Above normal precipitation occurred over the last week throughout most of the Great Lakes region. - Lake Michigan-Huron is still the same level as it was at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, & St Clair & are up 4, 3 & 0 inches, respectively, and Lakes Erie & Ontario are down 1 inch. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are lower by 7, 0, 1, 0 & 11 inches, respectively, than they were at this time last year. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are 1, 5, 9 & 9 inches, respectively, above their long-term June average, and Lake Ontario is 5 inches below. All the lakes remain well below their June record highs. - In a month’s
Invasive species are one of the greatest threats to the biodiversity of Ontario's waters, wetlands and woodlands by displacing our native species and upsetting the delicate nature of our ecosystems. And they love hitching a ride on your boats and PWCs!In 2022, rules came into effect in Ontario requiring boat owners to take “reasonable precautions to remove all aquatic plants, animals and algae from any boat, boat equipment, vehicle or trailer” before transporting a boat or boating equipment overland. When taking your vessel out of the water, remember Clean, Drain and Dry to help keep invasives in check.Upon Retrieval of your vessel: Clean As soon as the vessel is removed from the water, visually inspect all equipment (watercraft, trailer and gear) for aquatic plants, anim
Lake Michigan-Huron is now the same level as it was at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are up 6, 3, 2 & 0 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is down 2 inches. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair, Erie & Ontario are lower by 7, 0, 1, 0 & 12 inches, respectively, than they were at this time last year. Lakes Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are 4, 9 & 9 inches, respectively, above their long-term June average, and Lake Superior & Ontario are 0 & 6 inches below, respectively. All the lakes remain well below their June record highs. - In a month’s time Lakes Superior & Michigan-Huron are expected to rise 2 & 0 inches, r
Sometimes simple actions can make a big difference. The FireSmart Begins at Home app engages homeowners in voluntary wildfire mitigation activities through a self-conducted home assessment. The app guides users through a series of questions about their property to help identify specific and unique actions that homeowners can take to reduce the impact of wildfires on homes and properties. Check out the app and more about the FireSmart program here. GBA also has some great resources and information on fire prevention for your cottage and home, here.
Lake Michigan-Huron is now 2 inches lower than it was at this time last year. - From a month ago the water levels on Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are up 3, 2, 3 & 0 inches, respectively, and Lake Ontario is down 1 inch. Lakes Superior, Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Ontario are lower by 11, 2, 0 & 12 inches, respectively, and Lakes Erie is up 1 inch, than they were at this time last year. Lakes Michigan-Huron, St Clair & Erie are 3, 10 & 10 inches, respectively, above their long-term June average, and Lake Superior & Ontario are 2 & 5 inches below, respectively. All the lakes remain well below their June record highs. - In a month’s time Lakes Superior & Michigan-Huron are expected to rise 2
The Ontario-developed Clean Marine Program is an environmental program that ensures marinas follow best environmental practices to reduce and prevent water, air, and land pollution associated with recreational boating activities. Businesses that join the program undergo a 220-point assessment and scores from the evaluation are converted into an Eco-Rating system ranking from Bronze, Silver, Gold, Diamond and Diamond Elite. Re-assessments are mandatory every four years with self-assessments conducted annually. Clean Marine Program Eco-Rated Marinas proudly fly the Clean Marine environmental flag. As a boater, this is your assurance that the marina has adopted the highest environmental standards for marinas in the world. There are currently 40 marinas on the Bay that meet these