Recent rain impacts Lake Ontario water level prediction

Recent rain impacts Lake Ontario water level prediction
Great Lakes Commission
After heavy March rainfall in the Great Lakes region, the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board is now predicting water levels to slightly exceed the average but adds that flooding […]
After heavy March rainfall in the Great Lakes region, the International Lake Ontario-St. Lawrence River Board is now predicting water levels to slightly exceed the average but adds that flooding […]
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Recent rain impacts Lake Ontario water level prediction

COMMENTARY: Water security, even in the Great Lakes, can be complicated

COMMENTARY: Water security, even in the Great Lakes, can be complicated
Great Lakes Commission
Despite the abundance of water in the Great Lakes, this region is not immune to drought, flooding, or threats to water quality and water quantity. Water security is about mitigating […]
Despite the abundance of water in the Great Lakes, this region is not immune to drought, flooding, or threats to water quality and water quantity. Water security is about mitigating […]
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COMMENTARY: Water security, even in the Great Lakes, can be complicated

Conservation authority issues warning over streams, rivers after heavy rainfall

Conservation authority issues warning over streams, rivers after heavy rainfall
The London Free Press
Water levels are running high after the region was pounded by rain over the weekend and more is forecast in the days ahead.
Water levels are running high after the region was pounded by rain over the weekend and more is forecast in the days ahead.
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Conservation authority issues warning over streams, rivers after heavy rainfall

Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of water added during this flooding

Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of water added during this flooding
Great Lakes Commission
Fast-melting snowpack across Northern Michigan and days of excessive rain across the state have caused flooding issues and a 17-inch rise in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read the full story […]
Fast-melting snowpack across Northern Michigan and days of excessive rain across the state have caused flooding issues and a 17-inch rise in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read the full story […]
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Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of wate…

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.
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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Investing in greenspaces bring benefits to schools, student well-being

Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says

Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says
Great Lakes Commission
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We […]
A flood watch remains in effect through Sunday for almost all of Michigan and residents remain advised to prepare for evacuation. Governor Gretchen Whitmer visited Cheboygan, Michigan Thursday, stating, “We […]
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Flooding has Michigan ‘in crisis mode now,’ Gretchen Whitmer says

COMMENTARY: Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world

COMMENTARY: Extreme rain on snow is testing aging dams across Michigan and Wisconsin — this is the future in a warming world
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers […]
Michigan and parts of Wisconsin are in the midst of a historic flooding event in spring 2026. Days of heavy rainfall on top of snow have sent lakes and rivers […]
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
The Maitland Valley Conservation Authority (MVCA) is expressing significant concerns following the Province’s move to consolidate Ontario’s 36 conservation authorities into nine regional entities. “We’re calling on the Province to halt this amalgamation plan and commit to improving the unique watershed-based conservation system we all benefit from in this province,” said Ed McGugan, chair of […]
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Maitland Conservation opposed to consolidation of local authorities

Lake Ontario levels rising as Sodus Point prepares for potential flooding

Lake Ontario levels rising as Sodus Point prepares for potential flooding
Great Lakes Commission
Rising water levels on Lake Ontario are prompting local officials in Sodus Point to prepare for possible flooding, with conditions already trending upward early in the spring season. Read the […]
Rising water levels on Lake Ontario are prompting local officials in Sodus Point to prepare for possible flooding, with conditions already trending upward early in the spring season. Read the […]
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Lake Ontario levels rising as Sodus Point prepares for potential flooding

Inspections ordered on flood-hit Michigan hydro dam chain

Inspections ordered on flood-hit Michigan hydro dam chain
Great Lakes Commission
Federal regulators ordered a sweeping round of engineering reviews and safety assessments at dams near Black Lake and Cheboygan, Michigan after flooding caused debris jams, gate problems, erosion, sinkholes and […]
Federal regulators ordered a sweeping round of engineering reviews and safety assessments at dams near Black Lake and Cheboygan, Michigan after flooding caused debris jams, gate problems, erosion, sinkholes and […]
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Inspections ordered on flood-hit Michigan hydro dam chain
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