The Georgian Bay Biosphere is actively working with partners along the eastern coast of Georgian Bay to explore the collaborative development of a fisheries stewardship framework for the coast. This is an attempt to discern key needs, understand different roles, and where we can find ways of supporting each other in the variety of work we anticipate is needed for fisheries stewardship.
The choice to focus on fisheries is an important one. Healthy fisheries are an integral part of the regional identity, having importance for sustenance, culture, the economy, and so much more. Furthermore, with fisheries as the focus, there is an obvious need to examine the larger aquatic ecosystem including not only fish habitat, but the lower food web and water quality more broadly. Fish provide a meaningful way for the public to think about and engage with water quality issues.
Nearest city or town: Eastern Georgian Bay
Project start date: May 1, 2020
Project focus: Combination of Education, Restoration, and Monitoring
Project contact: Katrina Krievins