Restore Our Water Levels: Get the t-shirt, attend the meetings

AWARE Simcoe JUne 21 2012

The International Joint Commission is coming to report on their plans to manage changing water levels and flows in the upper Great Lakes system. This your last opportunity to comment on the IJC report and its recommendations, including restoration options, before it’s submitted to the Canadian and US governments. 

The 13 years of unprecedented sustained low water levels for Lakes Michigan/Huron/Georgian Bay have had significant impacts – stranded wetlands have now converted to meadows with trees.

Wetlands are needed by Great Lakes fish for spawning and or nursery habitat.

Seasonal and permanent residents who depend on this water for their livelihoods have experienced near-shore algal blooms, fish kills, shorelines taken over by the invasive 10-foot-tall reed Phragmites australis and access to islands difficult or impossible.

Fluctuating water levels are important for wetland health and diversity. Unless water levels are restored the low water poses a continued great threat to local ecosystems. Proper water management is key to maintaining their vitality.

Meeting details:

Monday July 16, 7:00 pm EDT 

North Simcoe Sports and Recreation Centre

527 Len Self Boulevard

Tuesday July 17, 1:00 pm EDT 

Cranberry Resort

19 Keith Ave, RR#4

For more information and to order the t-shirt, go to Sierra Club of Canada.