2025 State of the Great Lakes Report Released

The Governments of Canada and the United States have released the State of the Great Lakes (SOGL) 2025 report, a comprehensive overview of the Great Lakes ecosystem. This binational effort assesses the health of the Great Lakes, providing insights into trends, challenges, and progress.

The report highlights:
  • Great Lakes are a reliable source of drinking water
  • Beaches are generally safe for swimming
  • Progress on reducing toxic chemicals and invasive species
  • Ongoing challenges with nutrient pollution (esp. Lake Erie) and invasive species like Zebra and Quagga Mussels

Georgian Bay specifics can be found on page 38 of the report.

GBA Executive Director, Meredith Denning, will attend the Great Lakes Public Forum next week where the results of the SOGL will be presented.
The full report can be viewed here.