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Washington, D.C. – A binational coalition of regional agencies, Indigenous Nations, legislators, local communities, and business, maritime and environmental groups today released shared priorities for restoring the Great
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Ann Arbor, Michigan — The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) today released its 2026 agenda for the Great Lakes. The binational government agency calls for continued strategic investment in the lakes,
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By Lillian Williams
he shrinking number of farms in Michigan – down by about 1,300 between 2023 and 2024 – and the trend of existing farms to expand to survive is changing the culture of rural communities.
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The Township of Huron-Kinloss is working to strengthen the local economy through an upcoming career fair. “Our goal is to remove the barriers between talented residents and the businesses that need them,” said Amy Irwin, economic development officer, in a news release. “A single conversation can open the door to
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'We're at the front edge of a wave. I don’t want to be doom-and-gloom but it will get worse before it gets better.'
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Canada did not become poorer, but we did become less willing to ensure that prosperity had obligations to the broader population.
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McQuail and his wife Fran are organic farmers who helped start what is now known as the Ecological Farmer's Association of Ontario.
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By Anna Ironside
Caroline Miller is a botanical technologist at Michigan State University’s W.J. Beal Botanical Garden, as well as a master’s student. Her work has made her a driving force behind restoration projects on campus and beyond. From invasive species removal days to a growing movement to replace traditional turf lawns with
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Michigan’s latest State of the Great Lakes report highlights significant progress in cleanup and conservation, stressing the importance of treating groundwater as part of the lakes’ ecosystem while supporting the […]
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In Minnesota, Duluth’s Twin Ports are facing economic challenges after a tough shipping season marked by sharply lower iron ore shipments and the announced closures of major grain and coal […]
