Bringing communities and stakeholders together to develop a vision for protecting the Georgian Bay coast and natural environment into the future.
The Need for a Regional Conservation Framework
Ontario’s population is projected to increase by 50% between 2019 and 2050, intensifying development pressures around Georgian Bay.
Project Overview
The Georgian Bay Vision 2050 Project aims to develop a vision and concept proposal for the eastern and northern Georgian Bay coastal area. Our mission is to conserve and protect the unique natural environment, ecosystems and biodiversity of the eastern and northern coasts of Georgian Bay in perpetuity, while supporting sustainable communities. In response to development pressures and other threats, the project will set out the rationale, policies and actions to achieve this objective.
Key Objectives
- To develop a policy framework for conservation planning and environmental protection for the region into the future.
- In phase 1 we are retaining a reputable, highly credible planning and environmental team to write a position paper to identify best practice approaches and promote the need for a regional vision and plan for the coast.
- Build a coalition of stakeholders to support this objective. Consult widely with stakeholders on proposed approaches.
- Share our findings with governments, regional municipalities, Indigenous communities and other NGOs.
- Expand the conservation of natural and environmentally valuable areas and improve the protection of these areas with stronger and more consistent policies.
- Preserve the natural and cultural heritage of the region.
You can support our mission to protect Georgian Bay for future generations by:
- Helping to spread awareness and knowledge of this project in your local member association and Georgian Bay community.
- Contribute ideas to your local member association on how to better protect our coastal region while meeting the needs of local communities, residents and visitors.
- Participate in our upcoming member survey on Vision 2050 issues.
- Consider a contribution to the Vision 2050 Fund in memory of Wally King