Georgian Bay BiosphereRoss FraserSafety, Roads, Reptiles, Animal

Biosphere Surveys on Blackstone Crane Lake Road - Watch for Cyclists

Georgian Bay BiosphereRoss FraserSafety, Roads, Reptiles, Animal
Biosphere Surveys on Blackstone Crane Lake Road - Watch for Cyclists

From the Georgian Bay Biosphere

We have a team of summer staff biking roads throughout the Biosphere weekly this summer, including Blackstone Crane Lake Road. The two-person team is biking the length of the road looking for reptiles alive or dead on the road, including nesting turtles! We will be using the information that we collect to see if there are any "hotspots" along the road where reptiles seem to be crossing the most. This will help to inform the township of any locations that could use mitigation such as fencing, lower speed limits, more signage, etc, into the future.  

We just wanted to let you know so that you could share the word with the Association to keep an eye out for our bikers on Mondays and Thursdays throughout the summer/fall.  We will have high-visibility vests on and stopping on the road side whenever we come across observations.

 If any members are interested in citizen science we would LOVE to get their observations along the road, at their home or cottage, or anywhere else they might be in the Biosphere through our iNaturalist project.  More information can be found here: https://www.gbbr.ca/news/love-nature-join-the-inaturalist-project-for-the-georgian-bay-biosphere/   

BoatingRoss FraserBoating Safety

Water Safety on Crane Lake

When July arrived, it was like a switch was turned on and the weather became consistently gorgeous and the lake temperature increased remarkably. It was a welcoming invitation to jump in the lake or go for a ski or an exciting ‘tube’ ride! However, with the enjoyment of water sports comes the seriousness of water & boating safety. As we enjoy these last months of summertime activities, please be respectful of others and remember these important points.

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Water Safety on Crane Lake
NatureRoss FraserMNRF, Fishing, Water Quality, Nature, Science

Fish Netting on Crane Lake

Crane Lake has been chosen by the Ministry of Natural Resources and Forestry as the site for their project monitoring fisheries in Ontario’s inland lakes. Throughout May & June there will MNRF staff on Crane Lake almost every weekday as they set out the fish nets and tag the fish. The fish nets will be very visible and are mobile.

NatureRoss FraserMNRF, Fishing, Water Quality, Nature, Science
Fish Netting on Crane Lake
Fire SafetyRoss FraserFire Safety, Fire Safety Committee, AED, Safety

Fire Safety - AEDs on Crane Lake

As a member of the Crane Lake Association, you are likely aware of the 5 Fire pumps spread around the lake (6 including the one on the Fire Boat) which are available for cottagers to use in an emergency.

Did you also know that along with each fire pump there is a portable AED? What’s an AED you may ask?

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Fire Safety - AEDs on Crane Lake
Georgian Bay BiosphereRoss FraserGeorgian Bay Biosphere, Kids In The Biosphere, Summer Fun

Kids in the Biosphere Summer Fun

The Georgian Bay Mnidoo Gamii Biosphere is continuing to offer the Kids in the Biosphere program in partnership with the Township of The Archipelago (TOA). This free program provides participating families with activities to keep you outside and learning about nature all summer long!

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Kids in the Biosphere Summer Fun