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An effort continues to help stop the spread of aquatic invasive species in waterways around the Great Lakes. At the Shawano Lake County Park Boat Landing in Wisconsin, conservationists search for unwanted animals like zebra mussels. Read the full story by WLUK-TV – Green Bay, WI.
The shallowest of the Great Lakes — which was just named the top lake in the U.S. by USA Today’s 10Best — is now being recognized as a top spot for bass fishermen. Read the full story by The Canton Repository.
The Mark W. Barker, a 639-foot lake freighter built by the Bay Shipbuilding Company, is slated to make stops at the Wirt Stone Docks in Bay City and Saginaw, Michigan. The Barker was the first Great Lakes freighter to be built on the lakes in 35 years when it was put together in 2022. Read the full story by MLive.
When the Environmental Protection Agency research vessel Lake Guardian arrives in Presque Isle Bay in Erie, Pennsylvania, it will be carrying not only scientists but also three Pennsylvania educators. The educators will have hands-on opportunities to explore microplastics, benthic organisms, cyanobacteria and other Lake Erie-specific topics. Read the full story by the Erie Times-News.
What if a high-voltage transmission line were built beneath Lake Michigan, connecting major power infrastructure on either side of the Great Lake? Officials at Wolverine Power Cooperative say regional grid operators should consider the concept. Read the full story by MLive.
As of July 5, the foundation had raised $2.2 million of its $2.5-million goal. For more information on the Caring Together campaign, visit wdhfoundation.ca. Read More
OTTAWA – Farm equipment purchases dropped by 5.1 per cent during the first quarter of 2024 and will likely be down by 2.2 per cent for the year, says Farm Credit Canada. Earlier this year it projected an 8.4 per cent increase in equipment purchases. Read More
Keith and Linda Battler’s beautiful garden is sure to keep you in awe as you visit their one-acre property on this year’s garden tour. Read More
Gay Lea Foods has entered into a letter of intent to sell Thornloe Cheese to Mississauga, Ontario-based Triple “A” Cheese. Read More
Bruce County is asking people to weigh in on the state of culture in the region by completing a survey. Read More
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