Submitted by Joanne Rodgers
The Bruce Peninsula is a designated UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Since its creation in 2000, the Bruce Peninsula Biosphere Association has aimed to build community commitment and capacity in conservation and sustainable development, while achieving concrete environmental goals.
John Rodgers, Vice Chair outlined the Association’s ongoing work including water quality testing, promoting biodiversity, septic tank replacement program, wetland restoration, biomediation, dark skies program, combating invasive species such as phragmites, climate action initiatives and Eco Adventures and their major fundraising event Gran Fondo.
Also present at the meeting were Biosphere Association members including the new Chair Victoria Lant. There was a contingent from Hardwick Cove who expressed their concern about the water quality at Hardwick Cove/Stokes Bay. A lively discussion ensued about the effects of phosphorus, other organic substances and climate change that may promote the growth of algae blooms.
For more details on the Biosphere Association, please visit their website https://www.bpba.ca/
BPEG’s Next Meeting: Coexistence with Coyotes – October 2, 2024, Anglican Church Hall 7 p.m. A Zoom conversation with Sarah Killingsworth, award-winning wildlife conservation photographer and filmmaker and Project Coyote’s Keeping it Wild Program Coordinator.
