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Working Together to Help Species at Risk

Tuesday, 08 July 2008 16:34

With over 30 species at risk in the eastern Georgian Bay area, it is important for residents and organizations to work together to help conserve these species. The Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is pleased to announce the continuation of our Species at Risk Awareness Program thanks to funding support from Ontario’s Species at Risk Stewardship Fund, Canada’s Habitat Stewardship Program for Species at Risk, the Eastern Georgian Bay Stewardship Council and the Parry Sound and Muskoka Stewardship Network.


This project will increase awareness of species at risk in our area and work with local groups to develop projects that will benefit species at risk, such as endangered Spotted Turtles and Bald Eagles. These projects include restoring habitat, creating nesting boxes and taking part in a monitoring program. 

Interested groups can arrange a presentation by emailing This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it or by calling 705-774-0978.  The presentation provides information on species at risk in our area and ways that your group can get involved in their conservation.  The coordinator will assist your group by providing guidance on your project and recommend potential funding sources. 

We encourage everyone to get involved in the conservation of species at risk. To learn more about the species at risk that live in our area and how you can help, please go to the "Conservation" section of our website and click on "How You Can Help".