Georgian Bay is one of the world’s most extraordinary freshwater
ecosystems — but how healthy is it today? This talk explores the Bay’s
condition through science-based monitoring, the pressures it faces from
climate change, invasive species, and development, and places these
trends in historical context. You’ll gain a clear, compelling understanding of
the challenges, the progress, and what the future may hold.
DATE
October 2
TIME
10:00 am - 12:00 pm
LOCATION
New Life Church
Lecture Details
Lecturer: David Sweetnam
David Sweetnam is the Executive Director of Georgian Bay Forever, a Top 100 Canadian charity dedicated to protecting the Bay through science driving community action. A lifelong explorer of Georgian Bay, he now leads programs tackling climate impacts, invasive species, water quality, and habitat loss. His work blends science, storytelling, and decades of on-the-water experience to reveal what the Bay’s future may hold and what factors it may depend on.
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