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With the fall respiratory illness season just around the corner, Grey Bruce Public Health is encouraging residents to get their flu and COVID-19 vaccinations. Read More
New projects to improve the health of Lake Erie and the Detroit River have financial backing from the Canadian federal government. The Essex Region Conservation Authority’s projects will get $15 million from the Ministry of Environment and Climate Change’s Great Lakes Fresh Water Ecosystem Initiative for two habitat projects planned for the Detroit River Area of Concern. Read the full story by Windsor News Today.
The 17th Annual Freshwater Summit will be held on October 30 in Traverse City, Michigan, and will feature presentations on aging whitefish populations, effective swimmer’s itch prevention strategies, a microplastic survey, and a workshop on climate anxiety. Read the full story by WWTV-TV – Cadillac, MI.
As Western New York prepares for the cold winds of winter, New York Sea Grant and local groups are trying to prepare residents off Lake Erie for seiche events, with massive waves that can cause major damage. Read the full story by WBFO – Buffalo, NY.
The very dry September combined with the typical seasonal decline in water levels are bringing water levels on the Great Lakes down to lowest level in several years. Read the full story by MLive.
A Michigan state park at the tip of the Keeweenaw Peninsula that features several historical elements, including two Lake Superior lighthouses, is getting a new long-range management plan. Read the full story by MLive.
The city of Cleveland, Ohio, will receive nearly $60 million in federal grant money for the proposed North Coast Connector project. The project aims to enhance waterfront access by increasing connection between Cleveland residents and the lakefront. Read the full story by WKYC-TV – Cleveland, OH.
Each Great Lake is now at least four degrees warmer than the typical surface water temperature for this date. Read the full story by MLive.
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Beach Water Quality latest monitoring data from Grey Bruce Public Health Unit |