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By Akia Thrower Michigan’s annual budget includes $2 million for wetland conservation efforts by the state Department of Natural Resources, funding critical work for endangered bird species.



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Starting in September, communities celebrate with unique food, livestock competitions and midway rides at events dating back to the 1800s. Part 15 of our series on people and things that make summer sizzle here.



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By Julia Roeder  While health officials urge people to stay indoors due to the smoke draping the Midwest, experts say we should remember that the same polluted air affecting humans also threatens animals.



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Thousands of participants are coming together for this year’s Kidney Walk, which is being held in 30 communities across Ontario, including Kincardine. “The Kidney Walk is so much more than a fundraiser,” Mary-Pat Shaw, president of The Kidney Foundation’s Ontario branch, said in a news release. “It’s an opportunity for



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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva To save endangered piping plovers, scientists are getting creative. One research group explored relocating one of the plovers' predators -- merlins -- away from nesting sites.



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The mission of the Lake Huron Coastal Centre (LHCC) is to protect and promote a healthy coastal ecosystem. Once again, in partnership with Huron Bruce Nature (HBN), Kincardine Environmental Action Network (KEAN), the Kincardine Lions, local businesses and with the support of the Municipality of Kincardine, the LHCC is hosting



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Giving Cruise Day donors unlocked 100 per cent of available matching funds in support of the local hospital on July 31. “We were overwhelmed by the support,” said Graham Mahood, Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation’s capital campaign co-chair, in a news release. “It was truly special to meet so



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The Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival is set to evolve as part of Huron-Kinloss’ Secrets of the Back Forty tourism brand. “Visitors can expect the same welcoming community festival they’ve come to love, with even more opportunities to discover the incredible makers, artisans and food producers that make our