The latest updates on our mission to protect the eastern and northern coasts of Georgian Bay.
Award-Winning Firm Tapped to Write Vision 2050 Discussion Paper
Vision 2050 is pleased to announce that Urban Strategies Inc. (USI) has been selected to develop our upcoming Discussion Paper. USI will craft a compelling narrative outlining the why, what, and how of protecting and conserving Georgian Bay’s coastal regions.
This pivotal document will support our engagement with stakeholders, governments, and influencers.
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Timeline: Completion is expected in early June 2026.
Read the Full Announcement here.
Survey Results: Strong Backing for Enhanced Protection
Results from the Vision 2050 Survey reveal widespread support for the enhanced protection of Georgian Bay’s coastlines. With over 1,000 respondents, our members and community stakeholders identified critical concerns, including:
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Water Quality & Biodiversity Loss
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Habitat Fragmentation
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Rapid Development & Climate Change
The findings underscore a broad alignment on the need for stronger conservation zones and improved land-use policies—insights that will directly inform the USI Discussion Paper.
View the Survey Highlights here.
Vision 2050 Boosted by Mitacs Partnership
We are strengthening our research capacity through a new partnership with Mitacs, a national organization connecting academic researchers with non-profit partners.
This collaboration allows us to expand our conservation work, including a global review of international conservation models. We are also excited to welcome Quinn Nolan, a Master of Resource and Environmental Management student from Dalhousie University, to the Vision 2050 team as part of this initiative.
Learn More About the Partnership here.
Niibii – Water – Sacred Medicine
The GBA is honored to welcome Marilyn Capreol of Shawanaga First Nation as a new member of the Vision 2050 Advisory Council.
In her reflective piece, Niibii – Water – Sacred Medicine, Marilyn shares Anishinaabe teachings that view water not as a resource, but as the lifeblood of Mother Earth. Her insights highlight the sacred role of women as water keepers and caretakers, inviting us all to approach conservation through respect, protection, and ceremony.
Read Marilyn’s Reflective Piece here.
Partnership with TMU Advanced Planning Studio
Vision 2050 has partnered with the Toronto Metropolitan University (TMU) Advanced Planning Studio to build a research-driven foundation for long-term conservation.
This collaboration explores how conservation outcomes can be strengthened through improved regional coordination, even within Ontario’s current regulatory framework. The study focuses on:
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International Best Practices: Governance, policy tools, and financing.
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Collaboration: Identifying opportunities for municipalities, First Nations, and conservation organizations to work together more effectively.
Explore the TMU Project Details here.