2023-Aug-14
GBB Has Released their 2023 State of the Bay Report
Hopefully you have already received your copy of the Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere’s (GBB) State of the Bay 2023 report which is titled “Gnawenjgaadeng Mnidoo-Gamii: Protecting the Great Lake of the Spirit”.
This is the third State of the Bay report produced by GBB which provides an overview of the health of eastern Georgian Bay. Some of the high level findings for 2023 include:
- Unprecedented loss of the nutrient phosphorus in offshore waters, affecting the entire food web
- Invasive species have removed key nutrients from the water, reducing the amount of food available for native species
- Some fish populations are struggling while others are thriving.
- Climate change affects all aspects of the ecosystem, and creates the need for urgent action.
We encourage you to read this excellent report to understand what scientists are observing with regard to the health of our Bay and what Indigenous perspectives can help us learn about our Georgian Bay Biosphere.
Find out where to get your physical copy or download the latest State of the Bay publication here.