Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in the Great Lakes region

Protect yourself: Why ticks are spreading in the Great Lakes region
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder Researchers say ticks are spreading to communities across the Midwest and show no signs of slowing down.
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Kincardine postpones Canada Day fireworks until August due to forecast

Kincardine postpones Canada Day fireworks until August due to forecast
Kincardine News
Due to forecasted thunderstorms on Canada Day, Kincardine’s fireworks have been postponed until Aug. 15. The July 1 fireworks were originally postponed to July 3 because of the threat of severe weather. However, during the Canada Day storm, heavy rain and strong winds damaged some of the fireworks and equipment
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8 NY state park beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria, algae, rainfall

8 NY state park beaches closed for swimming due to bacteria, algae, rainfall
Great Lakes Commission
Eight New York State Park beaches were closed to swimming due to water quality concerns, including elevated bacteria levels, harmful algal blooms, and impacts from recent rainfall. State officials continue […]
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When forests burn, lakes suffer

When forests burn, lakes suffer
Great Lakes Echo
By Victoria Witke Wildfire risk is high in the upper Great Lakes, and research shows that large, scorching wildfires spell trouble for lakes in the region’s remote watersheds.  
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Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins

Tornado activity surpasses yearly average as peak season begins
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Michigan has already exceeded its average annual tornado count. The active season comes as communities across the state continue recovering from severe weather that has left behind widespread damage.
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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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Lake Ontario has peaked, HCA says; Beach Strip flooding expected to ease this summer

Lake Ontario has peaked, HCA says; Beach Strip flooding expected to ease this summer
Great Lakes Commission
In Ontario, Hamilton Beach Strip residents pumping floodwater from their basements should see conditions ease this summer — the Hamilton Conservation Authority says Lake Ontario levels have peaked and are […]
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