Soo Locks shipping slows down due to ice

Soo Locks shipping slows down due to ice
Great Lakes Commission
After a day and a half of the Soo Locks being open, shipping has come to a standstill. Ice conditions and a lack of heavy U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers are […]
After a day and a half of the Soo Locks being open, shipping has come to a standstill. Ice conditions and a lack of heavy U.S. Coast Guard icebreakers are […]
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Soo Locks shipping slows down due to ice

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward

Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward
The Lucknow Sentinel
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
CPMA warns of short- and long-term ramifications including higher grocery costs
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Closing down the Destination Inspection Service is a step backward

No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow

No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow
The Lucknow Sentinel
Heavy rainfall and spring thaw caused significant flooding in Lucknow recently, but the Township said the influx of water didn’t cause any lasting effects to municipally owned property. “No significant damage to roads or municipal buildings has been reported,” John Yungblut, Huron-Kinloss’ director of public works, in an email, noting municipal staff is continuing to […]
Heavy rainfall and spring thaw caused significant flooding in Lucknow recently, but the Township said the influx of water didn’t cause any lasting effects to municipally owned property. “No significant damage to roads or municipal buildings has been reported,” John Yungblut, Huron-Kinloss’ director of public works, in an email, noting municipal staff is continuing to […]
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No significant damage caused during flooding in Lucknow

Rented farmland should be covered by a written agreement, FCC says

Rented farmland should be covered by a written agreement, FCC says
The Lucknow Sentinel
It should include the amount of rent, the term, and protection of the soil
It should include the amount of rent, the term, and protection of the soil
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Rented farmland should be covered by a written agreement, FCC says

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean
Great Lakes Echo

No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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No matter the season, organizations across the Great Lakes region are fighting to keep waterways garbage-free.

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Trash on ice sparks movement to keep waterways clean

Years of increased winter variability lead to less predictability in lake ice conditions

Years of increased winter variability lead to less predictability in lake ice conditions
Great Lakes Commission
According to a research scientist at the Large Lakes Observatory on Lake Superior, because lake ice cover is impacted so heavily by weather, and Minnesota’s winter weather has become more […]
According to a research scientist at the Large Lakes Observatory on Lake Superior, because lake ice cover is impacted so heavily by weather, and Minnesota’s winter weather has become more […]
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From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on

From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on
The London Free Press
On a day we celebrate the green, it was very white outside. St. Patrick’s Day revellers in London were going to have to cope with snow and high winds on Tuesday as they grip their green beer: The city awoke to snow and there was a risk of snow squalls into the afternoon, according to […]
On a day we celebrate the green, it was very white outside. St. Patrick’s Day revellers in London were going to have to cope with snow and high winds on Tuesday as they grip their green beer: The city awoke to snow and there was a risk of snow squalls into the afternoon, according to […]
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From Remembrance Day to St. Paddy’s, a snowy season like few others drags on

Crews begin work on Split Rock Lighthouse to better withstand harsh Lake Superior conditions

Crews begin work on Split Rock Lighthouse to better withstand harsh Lake Superior conditions
Great Lakes Commission
Scaffolding will soon surround Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a three‑month restoration begins to repair damaged brick and mortar. The project will also help prevent future cracking […]
Scaffolding will soon surround Split Rock Lighthouse in Two Harbors, Minnesota, as a three‑month restoration begins to repair damaged brick and mortar. The project will also help prevent future cracking […]
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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Green energy boosters stress long-term savings
Great Lakes Echo

By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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By Madison Merrell

Upfront costs of clean energy projects such as wind and solar may be high but the long-term savings on fuel and increased reliability more than offset those initial costs, experts say.

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Green energy boosters stress long-term savings

Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 

Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 
Great Lakes Echo

By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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By Samantha Ku

A rare ravine ecosystem on Lake Michigan's western shore is vulnerable to human encroachment. A recent federal grant is supporting restoration efforts in the region.

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Preservation project launches effort to restore rare ravine ecosystem 

Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home

Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed, including Lucknow and surrounding areas, with residents encouraged to stay home. According to a Township of Huron-Kinloss news release, flooding is imminent or already occurring, following a band of heavy thunderstorms early this morning that delivered 40 to […]
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) has issued a flood warning for the Nine Mile River watershed, including Lucknow and surrounding areas, with residents encouraged to stay home. According to a Township of Huron-Kinloss news release, flooding is imminent or already occurring, following a band of heavy thunderstorms early this morning that delivered 40 to […]
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Huron-Kinloss under flood warning, residents encouraged to stay home

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season

‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing season
Great Lakes Echo

By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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By Sonja Krohn

The dry conditions and drought that Michigan is experiencing this winter may adversely affect the upcoming crop growing season.

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‘None of this is normal’ – Michigan watches winter drought ahead of growing sea…
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