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CLIMATE & ENVIRONMENTAL ACTION START AT HOME
Wasaga Beach is growing—but are we building a climate-resilient, environmentally responsible community, or simply a bigger version of the past?
Read our latest blog to discover why municipalities matter—and why Wasaga Beach must turn climate commitments into action.
Gerard Dusastre
Oct 96 min read


Paving Paradise On Our Dime: How Wasaga Beach Subdivisions Will Destroy Nature and Hike Taxes
New housing developments are aggressively destroying Wasaga Beach's natural environment—including its tree canopy, woodlands, wetlands, dunes and wildlife. Because these projects do not pay for themselves, local taxpayers are being left to clear both the environmental and financial wreckage.
Gerard Dusastre
Sep 305 min read


5 Reasons Why Wetlands are Important and Why You Should not Build on It.
A- FIVE REASONS WHY WETLANDS ARE IMPORTANT AND NEED TO BE PROTECTED: 1. Wetlands are the kidneys of the planet: Wetlands have the wonderful ability to remove pollutants from water, thanks to their luscious vegetation. Cattails, for example, are able to capture excess phosphorus and nitrogen, thereby preventing harmful algal blooms. Wetlands are able to get rid of 90% of water-borne pathogens. This is crucial as wetlands recharge groundwater, which 26% of Canadians rel
Gerard Dusastre
Aug 5, 20243 min read


NVCA stands with us in protecting wetlands from development
NVCA letter opposes proposal for high-density development on Beachwood Road in Wasaga Beach
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Nov 14, 20212 min read


The things in life that matter, they aren’t things
The best things in life, aren’t things. Do I feel that way just because I have lived decades and seen the changes within the world and...

Jan Penic
Jul 26, 20213 min read


Climate Change - Let's not ignore what is staring us in the face
Wasaga Beach is recognized as the longest fresh water beach in the world. The creation of natural beauty is within our reach to enjoy...

Linda Lesage
Jul 18, 20213 min read
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