Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming

Minnesota’s golden shiner shortage is pushing the bait industry toward fish farming
Great Lakes Echo
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
By Isabella Figueroa Nogueira Minnesota anglers are facing a shortage of one of the state’s most popular baitfish, and fish farmers are looking for ways to fill the gap.
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Lake sturgeon released into Saginaw River system in hopes of restoring population

Lake sturgeon released into Saginaw River system in hopes of restoring population
Great Lakes Commission
Nearly 100 young lake sturgeon were released into the Tittabawassee River Saturday, in efforts to restore the species’ population. Three similar releases were held later in the day on the […]
Nearly 100 young lake sturgeon were released into the Tittabawassee River Saturday, in efforts to restore the species’ population. Three similar releases were held later in the day on the […]
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Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour

Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour
Great Lakes Commission
Ontario is investing $1 million to help Superior Aggregates repair and modernize Michipicoten Harbour near Wawa, Lake Superior, which has been inactive since the late 1990s. The upgrades are intended […]
Ontario is investing $1 million to help Superior Aggregates repair and modernize Michipicoten Harbour near Wawa, Lake Superior, which has been inactive since the late 1990s. The upgrades are intended […]
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Ontario provides $1-million to reactivate Michipicoten Harbour

Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area

Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.
By Demonte Thomas  The Mid-Michigan Land Conservancy will make its Ionia Natural Area Trail available to the public in October.
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Conservancy group plans new public trail in Ionia Natural Area

Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible

Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible
Great Lakes Commission
A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]
A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]
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New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid

New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University's falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
By Demonte Thomas  A new female peregrine falcon has appeared at Michigan State University's falcon nesting box atop Spartan Stadium, marking a significant change at a nesting site occupied by peregrine falcons for years.
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New female falcon takes up residence in MSU nest box, but no eggs are laid

Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago

Refuge in the Windy City: Declining wetland bird makes a home in downtown Chicago
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life -- the black-crowned night heron.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  While urbanization continues to displace natural ecosystems across the Great Lakes region, one declining wetland bird has managed to adapt to city life -- the black-crowned night heron.
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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. Running from May through August, […]
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. Running from May through August, […]
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Bruce Botanical Food Gardens hosting summer youth stewardship program

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools
Great Lakes Echo
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
By Christian Vazquez Michigan is awarding $800,000 to 17 school districts in the Upper and Lower Peninsulas to advance STEM education.
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State grants will boost STEM education in K-12 schools

Kincardine teen launching racing analytics app tested at Grand Bend Motorplex

Kincardine teen launching racing analytics app tested at Grand Bend Motorplex
Kincardine News
Designed by 17-year-old Kincardine high school student Shareef Faddah, the RevLine Racing platform uses cell phone GPS to track run times and includes features like performance records, leaderboards, and more.
Designed by 17-year-old Kincardine high school student Shareef Faddah, the RevLine Racing platform uses cell phone GPS to track run times and includes features like performance records, leaderboards, and more.
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Kincardine teen launching racing analytics app tested at Grand Bend Motorplex

Lucknow Kinsmen unveiling new headquarters at Graceland

Lucknow Kinsmen unveiling new headquarters at Graceland
The Lucknow Sentinel
All are invited to the grand opening of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club’s new headquarters on May 9. Located on the Graceland Event Grounds in the heart of Lucknow, the 9,700 square foot Kin Centre includes the Kinsmen Hall meeting room, ample storage space, and a new centre for the recently expanded Unique Minds Child […]
All are invited to the grand opening of the Lucknow and District Kinsmen Club’s new headquarters on May 9. Located on the Graceland Event Grounds in the heart of Lucknow, the 9,700 square foot Kin Centre includes the Kinsmen Hall meeting room, ample storage space, and a new centre for the recently expanded Unique Minds Child […]
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Lucknow Kinsmen unveiling new headquarters at Graceland

Grey-Bruce primary health care gets infusion of cash from province

Grey-Bruce primary health care gets infusion of cash from province
Kincardine News
Local MPPs announced a $4.2 million investment in primary care across Grey and Bruce counties on Thursday. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson made the announcement  as part of the province’s plan to connect every Ontarian to a primary care provider by 2029. “The Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team and Primary […]
Local MPPs announced a $4.2 million investment in primary care across Grey and Bruce counties on Thursday. Bruce-Grey-Owen Sound MPP Paul Vickers and Huron-Bruce MPP Lisa Thompson made the announcement  as part of the province’s plan to connect every Ontarian to a primary care provider by 2029. “The Grey Bruce Ontario Health Team and Primary […]
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Grey-Bruce primary health care gets infusion of cash from province
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