$6T Great Lakes shipping economy threatened by U.S.-Canada trade war

$6T Great Lakes shipping economy threatened by U.S.-Canada trade war
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Lakers have depended on a regional economy that moved in lockstep with Canada. Coal volumes have hit hard times, and U.S. tariffs have disrupted trade in iron ore. Adding to the uncertainty […]
Lakers have depended on a regional economy that moved in lockstep with Canada. Coal volumes have hit hard times, and U.S. tariffs have disrupted trade in iron ore. Adding to the uncertainty […]
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$6T Great Lakes shipping economy threatened by U.S.-Canada trade war

Great Lakes ghost stories bring a chill to these 13 Michigan cities

Great Lakes ghost stories bring a chill to these 13 Michigan cities
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The Great Lakes and its shorelines keep secrets to mysteries that will never be solved. But a Michigan historian takes pride in unraveling the legends of shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers and […]
The Great Lakes and its shorelines keep secrets to mysteries that will never be solved. But a Michigan historian takes pride in unraveling the legends of shipwrecks, lighthouse keepers and […]
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Great Lakes ghost stories bring a chill to these 13 Michigan cities

A border town’s drinking water hangs in the balance of a proposed U.S. mine

A border town’s drinking water hangs in the balance of a proposed U.S. mine
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Northwestern Ontario communities such as Fort Frances and Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation are expressing concerns that a proposed mine in Minnesota could pollute their sources of drinking water. Read the full […]
Northwestern Ontario communities such as Fort Frances and Gakijiwanong Anishinaabe Nation are expressing concerns that a proposed mine in Minnesota could pollute their sources of drinking water. Read the full […]
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A border town’s drinking water hangs in the balance of a proposed U.S. mine

Lake Huron town turns to grazing goats for eco-friendly attack on invasive species

Lake Huron town turns to grazing goats for eco-friendly attack on invasive species
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Goderich, Ontario, is utilizing a team of over 50 goats and 20 sheep to eat their way through invasive species, an alternative approach to mechanical or herbicide techniques so close […]
Goderich, Ontario, is utilizing a team of over 50 goats and 20 sheep to eat their way through invasive species, an alternative approach to mechanical or herbicide techniques so close […]
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Lake Huron town turns to grazing goats for eco-friendly attack on invasive spec…

What fish eat can reveal changes in Lake Superior’s food web

What fish eat can reveal changes in Lake Superior’s food web
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A fish carcass that might otherwise be disposed of may instead help fisheries biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources better understand Lake Superior’s ecosystem and dynamic food web. […]
A fish carcass that might otherwise be disposed of may instead help fisheries biologists with the Minnesota Department of Natural Resources better understand Lake Superior’s ecosystem and dynamic food web. […]
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What fish eat can reveal changes in Lake Superior’s food web

Ducks kept dying near a Chicago harbor. Wildlife officials suspect botulism.

Ducks kept dying near a Chicago harbor. Wildlife officials suspect botulism.
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The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed that it had received reports of dead mallard ducks in DuSable Harbor and picked up carcasses Aug. 21 for diagnostic testing. Advocates and […]
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed that it had received reports of dead mallard ducks in DuSable Harbor and picked up carcasses Aug. 21 for diagnostic testing. Advocates and […]
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Ducks kept dying near a Chicago harbor. Wildlife officials suspect botulism.

Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds

Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds
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The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan Monday evening as a powerful gale began building across the lake. Read the […]
The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan Monday evening as a powerful gale began building across the lake. Read the […]
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Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds

Algoma harbor north break wall project on Lake Michigan

Algoma harbor north break wall project on Lake Michigan
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As crews paint the iconic Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse bright red in Sturgeon Bay, work continues on the same harbor project on Lake Michigan. The north break wall needed an upgrade […]
As crews paint the iconic Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse bright red in Sturgeon Bay, work continues on the same harbor project on Lake Michigan. The north break wall needed an upgrade […]
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Algoma harbor north break wall project on Lake Michigan

Watch lake sturgeon ride an elevator at an Upper Peninsula hydroelectric dam

Watch lake sturgeon ride an elevator at an Upper Peninsula hydroelectric dam
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Fisheries experts began using a fish elevator at the Menominee Dam in Wisconsin in 2015 to help bolster the Great Lakes sturgeon population. Researchers work together each spring and fall […]
Fisheries experts began using a fish elevator at the Menominee Dam in Wisconsin in 2015 to help bolster the Great Lakes sturgeon population. Researchers work together each spring and fall […]
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Watch lake sturgeon ride an elevator at an Upper Peninsula hydroelectric dam

Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored

Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored
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A special dedication was held at the historic Soo Locks Canal Park honoring a man whose voice helped the effort to build the new Soo Lock. James Weakley was presented […]
A special dedication was held at the historic Soo Locks Canal Park honoring a man whose voice helped the effort to build the new Soo Lock. James Weakley was presented […]
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Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored

Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors
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Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s premier places to experience near-pristine nature and animals living and thriving in their unspoiled habitats. But for the national park’s neighbors […]
Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore is one of Michigan’s premier places to experience near-pristine nature and animals living and thriving in their unspoiled habitats. But for the national park’s neighbors […]
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Sleeping Bear Dunes beavers create big dam problem for neighbors

Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project

Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water project
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Romeoville, Illinois has begun construction of a pumping and storage station on village-owned property behind the Lukancic Middle School track as part of its effort to bring Lake Michigan drinking […]
Romeoville, Illinois has begun construction of a pumping and storage station on village-owned property behind the Lukancic Middle School track as part of its effort to bring Lake Michigan drinking […]
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Romeoville begins construction on pumping station for Lake Michigan water proje…
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