Enbridge says 500 at work on construction of Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin

Enbridge says 500 at work on construction of Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin
Great Lakes Commission
Enbridge has about 500 workers on site constructing its controversial Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin, with crews clearing land and preparing for drilling on a new 41-mile pipeline segment […]
Enbridge has about 500 workers on site constructing its controversial Line 5 reroute in northern Wisconsin, with crews clearing land and preparing for drilling on a new 41-mile pipeline segment […]
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Enbridge says 500 at work on construction of Line 5 reroute in northern Wiscons…

Researchers explore the deepest part of Lake Superior for the first time in 40 years

Researchers explore the deepest part of Lake Superior for the first time in 40 years
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Scientists and filmmakers used a robot to venture into the deepest part of Lake Superior called Superior Maximus where no light can penetrate and only a handful of species can […]
Scientists and filmmakers used a robot to venture into the deepest part of Lake Superior called Superior Maximus where no light can penetrate and only a handful of species can […]
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Researchers explore the deepest part of Lake Superior for the first time in 40 …

Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water

Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water
Great Lakes Commission
A group of Ashland residents held a protest Wednesday against the use of municipal water for constructing the controversial reroute of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline across northern Wisconsin. Read […]
A group of Ashland residents held a protest Wednesday against the use of municipal water for constructing the controversial reroute of Enbridge’s Line 5 oil pipeline across northern Wisconsin. Read […]
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Ashland residents protest Line 5 construction’s use of Lake Superior water

Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires

Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is predicted to stay elevated in the Upper Midwest from drought and high winds. That’s risky for the region’s pristine inland lakes, but land managers are working to reduce wildfire risk in the Northwoods with controlled burns.
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Setting fires on purpose to cut risk of catastrophic wildfires

Volunteers help clean Lake Superior’s shore on ‘dirtiest beach day’

Volunteers help clean Lake Superior’s shore on ‘dirtiest beach day’
Great Lakes Commission
With a full day of Fourth of July celebrations, July 5th marks the dirtiest day for beaches and shores across the country. Read the full story by WDIO-TV – Duluth, […]
With a full day of Fourth of July celebrations, July 5th marks the dirtiest day for beaches and shores across the country. Read the full story by WDIO-TV – Duluth, […]
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Volunteers help clean Lake Superior’s shore on ‘dirtiest beach day’

UW-Superior’s new floating classroom is (almost) set to sail toward its Great Lakes home

UW-Superior’s new floating classroom is (almost) set to sail toward its Great Lakes home
Great Lakes Commission
Sometime over the next few months, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is set to debut a new classroom that is unlike any other. The Sadie Ann, a 65-foot vessel described as […]
Sometime over the next few months, the University of Wisconsin-Superior is set to debut a new classroom that is unlike any other. The Sadie Ann, a 65-foot vessel described as […]
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UW-Superior’s new floating classroom is (almost) set to sail toward its Great L…

Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior closes campground due to wolves

Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior closes campground due to wolves
Great Lakes Commission
Wolves that steal backpacks and enter tents have prompted officials at Isle Royale National Park to temporarily close one of the park’s 36 campgrounds. Read the full story by Wisconsin […]
Wolves that steal backpacks and enter tents have prompted officials at Isle Royale National Park to temporarily close one of the park’s 36 campgrounds. Read the full story by Wisconsin […]
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Isle Royale National Park on Lake Superior closes campground due to wolves

Great Lakes water levels now higher than normal, except one lake

Great Lakes water levels now higher than normal, except one lake
Great Lakes Commission
Heavy rain this spring, combined with ample snowmelt runoff into some Great Lakes, have boosted the water levels from below normal to above normal. Only Lake Superior is still below […]
Heavy rain this spring, combined with ample snowmelt runoff into some Great Lakes, have boosted the water levels from below normal to above normal. Only Lake Superior is still below […]
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Great Lakes water levels now higher than normal, except one lake

Great Lakes water temperatures: Lakes Michigan, Huron soaring, Lake Superior still frigid

Great Lakes water temperatures: Lakes Michigan, Huron soaring, Lake Superior still frigid
Great Lakes Commission
The hot weather last week has pretty well taken care of the colder-than-normal water coming out of the long winter. The exception is Lake Superior, which is still quite cold […]
The hot weather last week has pretty well taken care of the colder-than-normal water coming out of the long winter. The exception is Lake Superior, which is still quite cold […]
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Great Lakes water temperatures: Lakes Michigan, Huron soaring, Lake Superior st…

Conserve and preserve: Lake Superior Day teaches you how to help keep the Great Lakes clean

Conserve and preserve: Lake Superior Day teaches you how to help keep the Great Lakes clean
Great Lakes Commission
The Lake Superior Day event at the Marquette Maritime Museum in Marquette, Michigan, is held so people can learn about ongoing efforts to continue the conservation and preservation of Lake […]
The Lake Superior Day event at the Marquette Maritime Museum in Marquette, Michigan, is held so people can learn about ongoing efforts to continue the conservation and preservation of Lake […]
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