Bald eagle success story faces new threats

Bald eagle success story faces new threats
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira The number of bald eagles in Michigan is declining. Workers are finding empty and damaged nests, malnourished eaglets and adult bald eagles attempting to nest a second time after failed attempts. Funding delays aren't helping.
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‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season

‘The outlook is pretty bleak’: Farmers brace for difficult season
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder An April survey from the American Farm Bureau Federation found nearly 70% of U.S. farmers say they cannot afford fertilizer. It also found almost half of Midwestern farmers report they cannot afford all the supplies they need.  
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Youth group begins planting at Bruce Botanical Food Gardens

Youth group begins planting at Bruce Botanical Food Gardens
The Lucknow Sentinel
It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 30 at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Twenty-five For Our Youth (FOY) members joined together to learn about horticulture. They were especially excited because today was the day they were planning their own garden patch for the year. Leader Rhonda Curran
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Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update

Horticultural society receives Bruce Botanical Food Gardens update
Kincardine News
It seems spring has finally sprung and the gardening season is in full frenzy with many events and activities. The Ripley and District Horticultural Society’s (RDHS) regular monthly meeting took place May 20 at the Ripley-Huron Community Centre with guest speaker Olivia Haufe, garden manager of the Bruce Botanical Food
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Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects

Rising costs complicate Michigan roadwork projects
Great Lakes Echo
By Bauyrzhan Zhaxylykov  Industry leaders say rising costs, inflation and global instability could continue putting pressure on transportation projects. Major construction plans remain on schedule.
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Study reveals how dissolved organic matter in the Great Lakes ice may impact spring melt

Study reveals how dissolved organic matter in the Great Lakes ice may impact spring melt
Great Lakes Echo
By Riley Wilson Ice covering the Great Lakes stores organic carbon, which is released in a burst during spring melt. As climate change reduces ice cover, researchers say this seasonal surge of energy may be shrinking, with uncertain consequences for these freshwater systems.
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Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program

Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program
Kincardine News
Looking for something different to do this summer? Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG) is inviting youth ages 14 to 17 to take part in its youth stewardship (YS) program — a hands-on experience where students can learn new skills, meet new people, and make a real impact in their community
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All Wheel Park construction underway in Kincardine

All Wheel Park construction underway in Kincardine
Kincardine News
Construction of Kincardine’s new All Wheel Park has officially begun. The recreational space is part of a long-term plan the Kincardine and District Lions Club originally presented to council in 2011, which included repurposing the existing skate park and constructing the new 7,000 square foot recreational space designed for “all
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