Small Detroit parks may offer surprisingly strong cooling, new study finds

Small Detroit parks may offer surprisingly strong cooling, new study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  Parks can help Detroit residents beat the summer heat, but not everyone has equal access to them. That is the finding of a new study out of Michigan State University which examined 249 urban parks in Detroit. The goal of the study was to measure how much the parks helped mitigate the […]
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva  Parks can help Detroit residents beat the summer heat, but not everyone has equal access to them. That is the finding of a new study out of Michigan State University which examined 249 urban parks in Detroit. The goal of the study was to measure how much the parks helped mitigate the […]
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Small Detroit parks may offer surprisingly strong cooling, new study finds

How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear

How scientists predict Lake Erie’s harmful algal blooms months before they appear
Great Lakes Echo
By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.
By Julia Roeder Scientists can begin predicting algal blooms weeks before they become visible in the spring.
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Hot Stuff: How lifeguards in Port Stanley stay ready to keep beachgoers safe

Hot Stuff: How lifeguards in Port Stanley stay ready to keep beachgoers safe
The London Free Press
Meet the unsung heroes of Port Stanley's Main Beach. Part 14 of our series on people and things that make summer sizzle here
Meet the unsung heroes of Port Stanley's Main Beach. Part 14 of our series on people and things that make summer sizzle here
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Hot Stuff: How lifeguards in Port Stanley stay ready to keep beachgoers safe

Youth group explores McLarty Centre in Huron-Kinloss

Youth group explores McLarty Centre in Huron-Kinloss
The Lucknow Sentinel
The For Our Youth (FOY) horticulture club was thrilled to have a warm, sunny day to gather for our June meeting at the McLarty Centre. We had to cancel last year’s meeting due to thunder and lightning, so we were extra glad to be back at this wonderful outdoor learning space. Located just off Bruce […]
The For Our Youth (FOY) horticulture club was thrilled to have a warm, sunny day to gather for our June meeting at the McLarty Centre. We had to cancel last year’s meeting due to thunder and lightning, so we were extra glad to be back at this wonderful outdoor learning space. Located just off Bruce […]
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Youth group explores McLarty Centre in Huron-Kinloss

It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits

It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas   During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as "corn sweat" to cool itself down. It raises questions about whether the state's vast corn fields are making already hot and humid conditions even more uncomfortable.
By Demonte Thomas   During the summer, corn undergoes a process called evapotranspiration, known by many as "corn sweat" to cool itself down. It raises questions about whether the state's vast corn fields are making already hot and humid conditions even more uncomfortable.
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It’s time for ‘corn sweat’ as mid-summer hits

Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods

Invasives, oak wilt threaten Skyline High School natural areas, adjacent neighborhoods
Great Lakes Echo
By Domonic Marroni In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health.  Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.
By Domonic Marroni In Ann Arbor, Michigan, Skyline High School's natural areas are home to several species of invasive plants causing widespread destruction of surrounding trees. These species pose potential fire hazards and are dangerous to public health.  Action is needed, say several environmental experts, to avert future disasters and to preserve the natural areas for future students.
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Longest Day of Golf raises $5,800 for Wingham’s hospital

Longest Day of Golf raises $5,800 for Wingham’s hospital
The Lucknow Sentinel
Greg Graham, general manager of Maitland Links Golf Course, recently raised $5,880 for the Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation by completing 100 holes of golf in one day. “These community-driven events are what make our area so special,” said WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette in a July 7 news release. “Having people like […]
Greg Graham, general manager of Maitland Links Golf Course, recently raised $5,880 for the Wingham and District Hospital (WDH) Foundation by completing 100 holes of golf in one day. “These community-driven events are what make our area so special,” said WDH Foundation Executive Director Nicole Duquette in a July 7 news release. “Having people like […]
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Longest Day of Golf raises $5,800 for Wingham’s hospital

Five updates on Line 5

Five updates on Line 5
Great Lakes Commission
In mid-June, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a final hearing on Enbridge’s request to discharge up to 5 million gallons of water per day into […]
In mid-June, the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy held a final hearing on Enbridge’s request to discharge up to 5 million gallons of water per day into […]
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Five updates on Line 5

Brookside P.S. hosts year-end festivities to celebrate new playground

Brookside P.S. hosts year-end festivities to celebrate new playground
The Lucknow Sentinel
On June 6, the much-anticipated day had arrived and the grand opening of the new playground at Brookside Public School finally happened. It was celebrated in style with a party Brookside style. From touch the truck, face painting, popcorn and treats, a visit from the firefighters, police and EMS along with a pie auction and […]
On June 6, the much-anticipated day had arrived and the grand opening of the new playground at Brookside Public School finally happened. It was celebrated in style with a party Brookside style. From touch the truck, face painting, popcorn and treats, a visit from the firefighters, police and EMS along with a pie auction and […]
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Brookside P.S. hosts year-end festivities to celebrate new playground

Second Dungannon Horse Show of season draws dozens of young riders

Second Dungannon Horse Show of season draws dozens of young riders
The Lucknow Sentinel
On June 13, Dungannon Horse Show hosted their second show of the season. There will be a total of five shows this year with including showmanship leadline, english flat, western performance, and western speed events. This June show had almost 30 riders amongst all the classes, most of them being youth riders. The club aims […]
On June 13, Dungannon Horse Show hosted their second show of the season. There will be a total of five shows this year with including showmanship leadline, english flat, western performance, and western speed events. This June show had almost 30 riders amongst all the classes, most of them being youth riders. The club aims […]
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Second Dungannon Horse Show of season draws dozens of young riders

Lucknow soccer team competes at Markdale kick-off tournament

Lucknow soccer team competes at Markdale kick-off tournament
The Lucknow Sentinel
On June 13, the Lucknow U13 Gold and Grey teams combined to form Lucknow U13 Blue for the Lakeshore League Kick-Off Tournament in Markdale. It was a gorgeous day for soccer. Lucknow Blue had some very tough competition, but the team played with heart, learned a lot and had lots of fun. Thank you to […]
On June 13, the Lucknow U13 Gold and Grey teams combined to form Lucknow U13 Blue for the Lakeshore League Kick-Off Tournament in Markdale. It was a gorgeous day for soccer. Lucknow Blue had some very tough competition, but the team played with heart, learned a lot and had lots of fun. Thank you to […]
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Lucknow soccer team competes at Markdale kick-off tournament

Parasitic sea lamprey from Lake Erie bares its teeth

Parasitic sea lamprey from Lake Erie bares its teeth
Great Lakes Commission
Parasitic invasive sea lampreys were on display during the 46th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day on June 23. Read the full story by the Port Clinton News Herald.
Parasitic invasive sea lampreys were on display during the 46th annual Governor’s Lake Erie Fish Ohio Day on June 23. Read the full story by the Port Clinton News Herald.
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Parasitic sea lamprey from Lake Erie bares its teeth
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