Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior

Scientists find proof of invader established in Lake Superior
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
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Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says

Wild type plants are superior to cultivars when it comes to attracting pollinators, study says
Great Lakes Echo
By Samantha Ku Cultivated plants rarely match their wild type counterparts in their ability to support pollinators, according to research by pollinator ecologists at the Chicago Botanic Garden.
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Horticulturist talks native, pollinator plants with Huron Bruce Nature

Horticulturist talks native, pollinator plants with Huron Bruce Nature
Kincardine News
Building on a pollinator garden series, the Huron Bruce Nature club welcomed expert landscape horticulturist, Brian Folmer, to their May 26 meeting. Gardening has changed over the years due to environmental stress, and we are now learning to plant with the needs of pollinators such as bees, butterflies and hummingbirds
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Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads

Bat populations plummet in Minnesota as white-nose syndrome spreads
Great Lakes Echo
By Carly Carter Bat populations are plummeting in Minnesota as the deadly white-nose syndrome spreads across caves.
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For some council members, the door isn’t shut on a new city hall site in London

For some council members, the door isn’t shut on a new city hall site in London
The London Free Press
Nearly two years after pouring cold water on the idea, several city council members are resurfacing the thought of evaluating other land to house a new city hall after a failed pre-bidding process to redevelop the current site. City politicians were presented Thursday with a review of what went wrong
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Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 

Study: Mulch, shade most effective methods of supporting Christmas tree survival 
Great Lakes Echo
By Owen McCarthy A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.
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Foundation raises more than $2.6M for Wingham hospital

Foundation raises more than $2.6M for Wingham hospital
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Wingham and District Hospital Foundation recently announced a contribution of more than $2.6 million to support patient care and hospital improvements during the 2025–2026 fiscal year. “These investments reflect the incredible commitment our community has to sustaining excellent local health services,” Nicole Duquette-Jutzi, the foundation’s executive director, said in
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Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution

Great Lakes show signs of declining PFAS pollution
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Rising levels of per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS) contamination are prompting scientists to question whether the Great Lakes can safely sustain surrounding communities. A recent study shows signs of declining PFAS pollution in these waters using archived fish.
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Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help

Hospitality and tourism industry scrambling to find seasonal summer help
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov Michigan’s tourism industry is preparing for another busy season, with strong visitor demand expected across the state. However, industry experts warn that staffing challenges remain a key concern.
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