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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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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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It was a beautiful Saturday morning on May 30 at the Bruce Botanical Food Gardens (BBFG). Twenty-five For Our Youth (FOY) members joined together to learn about horticulture. They were especially excited because today was the day they were planning their own garden patch for the year. Leader Rhonda Curran
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In Michigan, the Port Austin Lighthouse on Lake Huron has been fully restored after years of work, including rebuilding historic features and installing a replica Fresnel lens to closely match […]
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By Eric Freedman
Scientists now have evidence that yet another invasive aquatic species -- the bloody red shrimp -- is established in all five Great Lakes.
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The June 12 ceremony includes the dedication of two memorial benches recognizing families affected by drowning tragedies and their contributions to advancing beach safety awareness.
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By Owen McCarthy
A new study finds more natural methods of bolstering Christmas tree survival are more effective than chemical treatments.
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The prescribed fires at the Sleeping Bear Dunes will assist in restoring forest habitat for species such as red pine while reducing smaller white pines, and improving habitat for Kirtland’s […]
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By Samantha Ku
Skin and liver tumors in fish may provide clues to ecosystem health in the Great Lakes region, according to a recent study in the journal Ecotoxicology.
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The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is taking safety to the next level at Station Beach with the addition of a warning light indicating water conditions. “This project represents an important step forward in how we communicate changing lake conditions to the public,” Mayor Kenneth Craig said in an MOK news
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After a snowy winter and cool, wet spring, local gardeners are understandably eager to get outside and get dirty. Members of the Ripley and District Horticultural Society (RDHS) have been busy attending and planning events for education and community beautification. The Ontario Horticultural Association (OHA) District 8 Annual General Meeting
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The West Coast Whitecaps U13A team are Western Ontario Athletic Association (WOAA) champions after a hard-fought series against the Southeast Surge. The Whitecaps found themselves down early in the four-point series but battled back to take the second game and shift the momentum. On March 26 in Lucknow, the two