The Chippewas of Georgina Island First Nation entered into an Environmental Management Agreement to enact environmental protection legislation on reserve. The band has developed a set of by-laws that ensure environmental impacts on reserve lands are prevented or minimized. In 2008, an environmental scan was conducted to identify the environmental issues and priorities. The following programs and services were developed to address the environmental needs of the community.
The Environment Department is looking to update our Community Energy Plan and would like your participation in the survey below.
Participants will have a chance to win an iPad. Only GIFN members are eligible to win. Limit of 1 entry per household. This Survey will remain open until August 16th, 2024.
GIFN Community Energy Plan Update Survey
A Quick Guide to Helping Reptiles and Amphibians – SCALES Nature Park
Educating on the harmful effects of feeding ducks and wildlife
How to Plant Trees Effectively. Away from Your Tile Bed
The GIFN Environment Department is conducting a survey to identify if you would like to have trees or shrubs planted on your property free of charge as part of our environmental initiative for summer 2023. Trees can help increase tree cover and provide shade and habitat for wildlife, while shrubs can help prevent shoreline erosion and improve water quality. Please fill out the questionnaire online at the links below. Printed copies of the survey are also available from the Environment Department. Your participation is voluntary and appreciated.
Members residing on Georgina Island – Member survey
Cottagers on Georgina Island, Snake Island and Fox Island – Cottager survey
Community Energy
Georgina Island FN Energy Plan
Invasive Species Coordinator: tbd
Invasive Species
Forest Management & Species at Risk
Click here to get access to past weather patterns on the Island: https://data.lsrca.on.ca/kisters/climate.html
Georgina Island’s opposition to the Upper York Sewage Solutions:
Upper York Sewage Solutions Fact Sheet
UYSS Decision Signed by Chief and Council
Upper York Publication – Stand with Georgina Island
Lake Simcoe Living featured a story on page 18 on Georgina Island’s environment programs and Upper York Sewage Solutions concerns:
https://www.lakesimcoeliving.com/issues/2019-winter/#p=18
Lake Simcoe Can’t Handle Sewage Solutions:
https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/8140106-lake-simcoe-can-t-handle-sewage-solution-chippewas-of-georgina-island/
Former Mayor Raises Stink Over Upper York Sewage Solutions Plant:
https://www.yorkregion.com/community-story/8120160-former-georgina-mayor-raises-stink-over-upper-york-sewage-solution-plant/
York Region cries foul over delay in sewage project:
https://www.thestar.com/news/gta/2018/02/17/york-region-cries-foul-over-delay-in-sewage-project.html
Opposition to Upper York Sewage Solutions:
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=trfyDF3YES8
Sign the GIFN Petition opposing Upper York Sewage Solutions Here: http://chn.ge/2i5fUUU
A Quick Guide to Helping Reptiles and Amphibians – SCALES Nature Park
Sub-Watershed Draft Plan
Working Along the Shore – A Professional’s Guide to Healthy Shoreline Management for Lake Simcoe
Recycling Guide
Emerald Ash Borer
Ontario Tire Stewardship
Ontario Electronic Stewardship
A Regime for Environmental Protection, Administration, Monitoring & Enforcement – 2010
Spring Safety Release – Lake Simcoe Region Conservation Authority – March 8, 2018
72 Hour Plus Kit -ACER – Assoc. for Can. Emergency Resources
Clean Equipment Protocol for Industry
West Nile Testing Results 2017
Check out the Wildlife captured on Georgina Island – Trail Cam Page
The Shore Primer
The Dock Primer
The Drain Primer
Protecting the Ribbon of Life Brochure
Easy to find, free to use, ReGeneration
special waste recycling programs help
good people change the world for the better click here for more information
Hazardous Waste Orange Drop Program Information
Ticks in our Area – Tick Submission Form
Tick Package available at Georgina Island Health Centre
Georgina Island honoured guests at the Toronto Zoo
Success – Wild Rice Plantings off of Georgina Island
Resource for information on invasive insects, plants and pathogens that threaten
Canada’s forests
Pictures and Video of TD Tree Day – September 25, 2013
Our Children – Their Future Flyer
Please Recycle your Batteries and CFL Lights – Flyer
What is Hazardous Waste?
Notice – Owl Tested Positive for West Nile on Georgina Island
Chippewas of Georgina Island