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Biosphere Newsletter for Summer 2011!
Georgian Bay Rocks.
Photo Credit: Ken Lewis
Photo Credit: Ken Lewis
Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve is one of over 530 UNESCO biosphere reserves throughout the world and currently one of only 15 in Canada.
The eastern coast of Georgian Bay is also known as the "30,000 Islands" and is considered the world's largest freshwater archipelago.
Our biosphere reserve covers 347,000 hectares of shoreline ecosystem stretching from the Severn River to the French River. It contains over 100 species of animals and plants that are at risk in Canada and Ontario, including unique reptiles and amphibians.
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Do You Work Outdoors?
View the "Working in Massasauga Habitat" Video.
At-Risk Turtles, Snakes and Frogs of Georgian Bay
Species at Risk
There are 35 species are at risk in Parry Sound and Muskoka:
- 5 are endangered
- 16 are threatened
- 14 are of special concern
Biosphere Action Group
The Biosphere Action Group (BAG) promotes environmentally-friendly lifestyle choices for people living in the Georgian Bay Biosphere Reserve.
Educators Network
Environmental education provides an opportunity for students in the GBBR to develop a sense of place and pride for their surroundings. By helping to build aware, informed individuals, this education benefits the local communities now and for generations to come.