On Thursday, January 28, 2026 the opening day of the OLT Hearing for Huntingwood Trails East, the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust’s lawyer, David Donnelly, recommended that all participating Parties’ engineers meet, review and update the 2D modelling of the property in question. The Vice-Chair of the OLT Hearing agreed with this [...]
On January 26, 2026, The Town of the Blue Mountains Council voted to launch a comprehensive flooding assessment for the Craigleith Lowlands, following a deputation by the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust (BMWT) warning that new development could significantly increase flood risks for residents and property owners. In his deputation, BMWT President [...]
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Town of Collingwood opposed Huntingwood Trails East development, but now appears ready to settle despite significant risks The Silver Creek Wetland is the largest remaining wetland on the south coast of Georgian Bay. It’s an important stop for migratory birds that is teeming with life of all kinds. Straddling the Town [...]
Get your tickets and join us at the Escarpment Corridor Alliance's Nature Corridor Summit: https://myescarpment.ca/nature-corridor-summit-2025/. Taking place on October 24th, 2025, at the Osler Bluff Ski Club. The second year of the Summit introduces new unity & innovation sessions that will immerse attendees into specific topic areas they want [...]
Be The Change Film Series is excited to start Season 18 on Wednesday October 15th at 7pm at the Simcoe Street Theatre in Collingwood. For nearly two decades, this community film series has inspired audiences with thought-provoking stories that highlight our environment, our communities, and our shared capacity to create positive change. The season opens with [...]
Witness One of Nature’s Greatest Journeys Every fall, salmon return to the rivers of our watershed, swimming upstream against incredible odds to reach their spawning grounds. Join us at See the Salmon 2025 for a front-row view of this amazing journey — plus a full day of outdoor fun for [...]
After a full life of adventure and deep commitment to the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust since its inception in 1994, we are saddened to announce the passing of Norman J Wingrove on August 6, 2025. He was born in Simcoe, Ontario March 26, 1938. Norman was the CFO of the [...]
Come visit us at Sidelaunch Days as it returns for its 10th anniversary celebration!We'll be there on August 9th from 10 am - 4 pm, and the event takes place in and around the Collingwood Harbour and the Shipyards Amphitheatre. All events and activities are family-friendly and free for everyone to [...]
In a significant move to enhance environmental protection and sustainability efforts in South Georgian Bay, we are excited to announce that the Friends of Silver Creek (FoSC) will merge with the Blue Mountain Watershed Trust (BMWT) effective immediately. This strategic alliance brings into the fold, the grassroots actions and commitment of the [...]
