A new study examines the uniqueness of work that research centers conduct in the Great Lakes region, highlighting their importance amid dramatic changes in federal funding.
The post Research centers in the Great Lakes region change the scope of global freshwater ecology first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
New U-M survey finds only about 5% of rural Michigan residents say they would choose an electric vehicle as their next car. Researchers attribute much of that reluctance to misinformation about the availability of public chargers and the cost of EVs and replacement batteries. The Whitmer administration
An upcoming icy dip in Kincardine aims to raise $10,000 for Special Olympians. “I think this is a phenomenal event to bring community together. Especially individuals who may not otherwise connect,” organizer Haydon Armstrong said of Kincardine’s second annual Polar Plunge in support of Special Olympics Ontario. “We have an
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov
Given dramatic changes in federal energy policy and spending, as well as possible reduction in state financial support for alternative energy projects, is Michigan still on target to reach its clean energy goals?
The post Michigan pushes toward 100% clean energy by 2040 despite funding cuts first appeared Huron Shores Hospice and the Tiverton and District Lions Club have announced the continuation of Kincardine’s weekly Catch the Ace draw, which has raised more than $600,000 for community projects and hospice care. “We are grateful for the strong community support that has made Catch the Ace such a success,”
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Researchers are partnering with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to gather information on awareness, values and preferences for recreational burbot fishing within the Lake Superior basin. Read the full […]
The Kincardine legion and the Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation are partnering to launch a new charitable lottery in support of local healthcare. “The Legion is dedicated to serving veterans and their families, and to ensuring that they have the support and services they need throughout their lives. That
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“Chicago Transit Hikes," a new book by Lindsay Welbers, aims to help Chicago residents and visitors reach outdoor recreation sites car-free.
The post Book helps residents, visitors, use Chicago’s public transit to access recreational sites first appeared on Great Lakes Echo. The Kincardine and Community Health Care Foundation recently unveiled its newest fundraising initiative, the Lighthouse-to-Lighthouse Half Marathon & 5K. “This run is more than a race—it’s a statement about who we are as a community,” said Becky Fair, president of the foundation, in a Jan. 21 news release. “Every step
Police are asking for public assistance in locating a woman reported missing from the Point Clark area. According to South Bruce OPP, 42-year-old Candice McQuade from the Township of Huron-Kinloss was last seen around 6 p.m. on Jan. 18. McQuade is described as Caucasian, five feet six inches tall with