Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts

Michigan budget adds $2 million to wetlands conservation efforts
Great Lakes Echo
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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Ohio weather is full of surprises. Climate change isn’t

Ohio weather is full of surprises. Climate change isn’t
Great Lakes Echo
By Elizabeth McGowan Across the Midwest, precipitation is increasing and falling in heavier bursts, a trend scientists link to a warming atmosphere that can hold more moisture.
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Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
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Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration

Michigan fisheries get one-time funding for whitefish restoration
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes  Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources Fisheries Division has received one-time funding of $350,000 for whitefish recovery.  The ailing species has undergone a rapid population decline in recent years, and for the first time, recovery efforts have landed a specific line in the state budget.  But officials said while the money will help rescue
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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
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London Abused Women’s Centre set to share in $3M in federal funding

London Abused Women’s Centre set to share in $3M in federal funding
The London Free Press
Federal funding will strengthen local support for women navigating the justice system after sex trafficking.
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan Department of Natural Resources officials say the Fisheries Division faces ongoing financial challenges despite receiving one-time funding in the new state budget, because most of its budget comes from […]
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Archaeological survey of steam tug wreck site underway in Lake Huron

Archaeological survey of steam tug wreck site underway in Lake Huron
The Lucknow Sentinel
The S.S. Erie Belle exploded in Lake Huron on Nov. 21, 1883.
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When forests burn, lakes suffer

When forests burn, lakes suffer
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is high in the upper Great Lakes, and research shows that large, scorching wildfires spell trouble for lakes in the region’s remote watersheds.  
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