Michigan food processor found liable for pollution entering Elk Lake

Michigan food processor found liable for pollution entering Elk Lake
Great Lakes Commission
A federal judge has ruled that an Elk Rapids, Michigan, food processing company illegally polluted wetlands and tributaries that drain to Elk Lake and ultimately to Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse […]
A federal judge has ruled that an Elk Rapids, Michigan, food processing company illegally polluted wetlands and tributaries that drain to Elk Lake and ultimately to Lake Michigan’s Grand Traverse […]
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Michigan food processor found liable for pollution entering Elk Lake

Healthy salmon run, healthy community

Healthy salmon run, healthy community
Great Lakes Commission
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that the annual Chinook salmon spawning run in the Door County, Wisconsin, region is proceeding on schedule and showing strong signs for the […]
The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources reports that the annual Chinook salmon spawning run in the Door County, Wisconsin, region is proceeding on schedule and showing strong signs for the […]
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Divers encounter 200-year-old shipwreck below surface of Lake Ontario

Divers encounter 200-year-old shipwreck below surface of Lake Ontario
Great Lakes Commission
A group of Canadian divers exploring beneath the surface of Lake Ontario encountered the wreck of a British ship believed to have sunk 200 years ago. Read the full story […]
A group of Canadian divers exploring beneath the surface of Lake Ontario encountered the wreck of a British ship believed to have sunk 200 years ago. Read the full story […]
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Divers encounter 200-year-old shipwreck below surface of Lake Ontario

Giant waves are forecast on Lake Huron. How high the waves will get

Giant waves are forecast on Lake Huron. How high the waves will get
Great Lakes Commission
Mariners, boaters and lakeside communities are preparing across the region as strong winds from a storm system heading for Michigan are expected to create monster waves on the Great Lakes […]
Mariners, boaters and lakeside communities are preparing across the region as strong winds from a storm system heading for Michigan are expected to create monster waves on the Great Lakes […]
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Giant waves are forecast on Lake Huron. How high the waves will get

City on Lake Michigan hires new police chief with water safety experience

City on Lake Michigan hires new police chief with water safety experience
Great Lakes Commission
In Michigan, water safety advocates applauded the promotion of South Haven’s new police chief, pointing out how he has deep experience in water safety and lifeguard training. Read the full […]
In Michigan, water safety advocates applauded the promotion of South Haven’s new police chief, pointing out how he has deep experience in water safety and lifeguard training. Read the full […]
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City on Lake Michigan hires new police chief with water safety experience

Eyes glued on a small houseboat that navigated the St. Clair River

Eyes glued on a small houseboat that navigated the St. Clair River
Great Lakes Commission
A small houseboat navigating the waters of the St. Clair River onto Lake Huron has caught the fascination of witnesses and social media users alike as they capture the vessel’s […]
A small houseboat navigating the waters of the St. Clair River onto Lake Huron has caught the fascination of witnesses and social media users alike as they capture the vessel’s […]
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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago
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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago.  Read the full story by the Associated Press.
A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago.  Read the full story by the Associated Press.
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A pair of snowy owls spotted along Lake Michigan beach draws crowds in Chicago

What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution

What herring gulls tell us about plastic pollution
Great Lakes Echo

By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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By Victoria Witke

Christina Petalas, a doctoral student McGill University, studies herring gulls to learn about plastic pollution near the St. Lawrence River. Across two studies, she found plastic additives in every bird sampled, which could have human health consequences.

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Huron Bruce Nature welcomes market gardener Tamara McMullen

Huron Bruce Nature welcomes market gardener Tamara McMullen
Kincardine News
Even with winter weather poised to descend upon Lake Huron, fresh vegetables are still available thanks to a local certified organic farm. Tamara McMullen of Huron County-based Firmly Rooted Farm brought crates of fresh root vegetables to the Point Clark Community Centre on Nov. 25, for a regular meeting of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) […]
Even with winter weather poised to descend upon Lake Huron, fresh vegetables are still available thanks to a local certified organic farm. Tamara McMullen of Huron County-based Firmly Rooted Farm brought crates of fresh root vegetables to the Point Clark Community Centre on Nov. 25, for a regular meeting of the Huron Bruce Nature (HBN) […]
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Huron Bruce Nature welcomes market gardener Tamara McMullen

The mystery of a Lake Michigan shipwreck, and a woman left tied to the mast

The mystery of a Lake Michigan shipwreck, and a woman left tied to the mast
Great Lakes Commission
A shipwreck from 145 years ago still litters the bottom of Lake Michigan near Frankfort, Michigan, that sparked a haunting mystery that continues to be part of Great Lakes lore: […]
A shipwreck from 145 years ago still litters the bottom of Lake Michigan near Frankfort, Michigan, that sparked a haunting mystery that continues to be part of Great Lakes lore: […]
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The mystery of a Lake Michigan shipwreck, and a woman left tied to the mast
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