2019-Sep-30
Register Now For H20 2019
Register Now
Saturday, October 19, 2019
9:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Join us October 19th for H2O 2019 as expert speakers shed light on topical issues relevant to the Georgian Bay community. Our speakers will discuss and field questions on:
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- High Water Levels
- Septic Systems
- Municipal Infrastructure
- Going “off-grid” with Solar Power vs Hydro
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Featured Speakers:
David Sweetnam – Climate Change and Georgian Bay
David is the executive director of Georgian Bay Forever, a scientist and a Climate Reality leader trained by Vice President Al Gore. David will speak about the climate crisis and its impacts in Georgian Bay on water levels, water quality and ecosystems and discuss the actions needed to address these impacts and mitigate the causes of global warming.
Rick Esselment – Status of Septic Sytems in Georgian Bay
Rick is the President and Founder of ESSE Canada, a water resource management firm providing maintenance, inspection and management services for drinking water and wastewater treatment in Ontario and Nova Scotia. He is a Past President of OOWA and has held a Director position with the association for the past 8 years. Rick has a Bachelor of Science in Microbiology, Bachelor of Applied Science in Public Health, Post-graduate Diploma in Occupational Health and Safety, and is a certified public health inspector. Rick will be speaking about the status of septic systems in Ontario and Georgian Bay.
Peter Brown – Impacts to Municipal Waste Water Systems
Peter Brown C.E.T., CRS, Director of Public Works for the Town of Parry Sound will discuss climate change impacts on waste water and drinking water treatment plants in Georgian Bay based on his experience in Parry Sound. He will discuss the intersection of cottage septic systems and municipal systems. Peter has 25 years of experience serving different municipalities in Georgian Bay, Muskoka, and the Algonquin area – most recently as the Director of Public Works for Parry Sound for the last 9 years.
Terry Rees – Seasonal Residents and Electricity Pricing Changes
Terry Rees is the executive director of the Federation of Ontario Cottagers’ Associations. FOCA is the largest waterfront landowner organization in Canada, representing over 50,000 member families in 520 community associations. Terry is FOCA’s government relations spokesperson on issues ranging from the protection of water, to land use planning, to electricity pricing, and property taxes. Terry will discuss seasonal electricity pricing changes.
Mike Brigham -Solar Installations, Ins and outs
Mike Brigham is the President and Co-Founder of SolarShare, a renewable energy co-operative that develops solar power projects across Ontario. Mike will provide information to help you decide whether you want to go off-grid or not.
Doors open at 9:00 AM with Speakers beginning at 9:30
Oakham House, Ryerson University
63 Gould St., Toronto
$20 admission
Refreshments and a light lunch will be served
If You Love Georgian Bay, you won’t want to miss this half-day session!