Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland

Grants will boost research on PFAS contamination of farmland
Great Lakes Echo
By Karlee VanAntwerp The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development will give out $400,000 in grants for research about PFAS on farmlands and livestock.
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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Plunkett For residents of Dearborn, Michigan, creating greenspaces in the community has been an important mission for schools and researchers. In a recent study, academics from the University of Michigan-Dearborn partnered with Salina schools to assess their outdoor play spaces.
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Funding cuts hamper conservation groups’ invasive species efforts

Funding cuts hamper conservation groups’ invasive species efforts
Great Lakes Echo
Michigan reduced funding for invasive species projects by $1.2 million. Conservation organizations like the regional Cooperative Invasive Species Management Areas (CISMAs) are rethinking their funding priorities for 2026 and beyond.
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Varying snowfall’s effect on winter sport conditions in Canada

Varying snowfall’s effect on winter sport conditions in Canada
Great Lakes Echo
By Amelia Fraser When many people think of winter sports and hobbies, snow often comes to mind. But what happens when the snow is no longer around? Climate change studies have shown that as the planet warms, snowfall will decline, leaving skiing, snowboarding and other winter sports at risk of fading
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Robotics competition draws innovative students to Kincardine

Robotics competition draws innovative students to Kincardine
The Lucknow Sentinel
Students from across the Bruce-Grey Catholic District School Board (BGCDSB) recently gathered for the second annual BGCDSB Robotics Challenge held at St. Anthony’s Catholic School in Kincardine. “Watching our students bridge the gap between classroom theory and hands-on application is truly inspiring,” said Nicole Batte, educational technology consultant for BGCDSB
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Study highlights need for community engagement in Great Lakes protection

Study highlights need for community engagement in Great Lakes protection
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Climate change, invasive species and other human-driven pressures are among the leading causes of declining freshwater health in the Great Lakes, the National Wildlife Federation reports. There's a growing need for community engagement to protect the lakes, one study finds.
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Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
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Wildlife stamps aim to improve conservation across the Great Lakes region

Wildlife stamps aim to improve conservation across the Great Lakes region
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Ironside Postage stamps featuring wildlife are helping to fund conservation and bring awareness to communities about habitat protection throughout the Great Lakes region by centering species like the wood duck (Aix sponsa), wild turkey (Meleagris gallopavo) and piping plover (Charadrius melodus).
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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
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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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High winds, rain, cold, snow: Wild late-winter weather set to hit London

High winds, rain, cold, snow: Wild late-winter weather set to hit London
The London Free Press
Get ready for a wild bit of weather to kick off the work week. London and the surrounding area was under an Environment Canada wind warning on Monday, with winds expected to gust from 70 to 90 kilometres/hour all day and into Tuesday, according to the national weather agency. There
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London weather: Power outages possible as severe wind set to lash region

London weather: Power outages possible as severe wind set to lash region
The London Free Press
Whipping winds with the potential to knock out power are expected to lash the London region on Friday. Environment Canada has issued a weather warning for London and the surrounding area, warning that wind gusts of between 70 and 90 kilometres/hour are expected by the afternoon. The wild winds were
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