The water ecosystem is vital to long-term health of the watershed. Over the years, GBA has worked with Georgian Bay Township, the Township of the Archipelago, the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve and Georgian Bay Forever to set up and maintain on-going studies of the health of the waters of Georgian Bay. We continue to strongly endorse the continuance of these studies and monitor the outcomes closely. To understand our unique ecosystem better watch Karl Schribers video. (link to main GBA page). Watch for the State of Bay report to be coming out sometime in 2017.
The biodiversity of our archipelago makes it unique and allows it to thrive. Invasive species overtake native species and reduce this biodiversity. Phragmites especially prevents other plants from establishing themselves and once a Phragmites stand is mature native reptiles, fish and animals are unable to survive. So, help remove and control Phragmites & other invasive species and report sightings to: www.eddmaps.org/ontario.
Ultimately the health of Georgian Bay depends on our wetlands and our biodiversity. In some areas man-made wetlands are being created to alleviate flooding and drought problems as well as clean the water. See: http://thestarphoenix.com/news/local-news/man-made-wetlands-can-solve-flooding-drought-problems.
