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Swarms of mayflies have been observed across Northwest Ohio this season, and experts say the abundance of mayflies in this region owes its thanks to the current health of Lake […]
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Every spring, as the Great Lakes region warms, scientists begin watching for the return of harmful algal blooms. While the average passerby doesn’t notice the blooms until the bright green […]
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A group of local doctors and nurses are teaming up to support Kincardine’s hospital in honour of recently retired longtime practitioner Dr. Gary Gurbin. “Dr. Gurbin gave this community decades of care, compassion, and leadership. Gurbin’s Gang is running to celebrate that — and yes, we’re absolutely running to take
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The geography, atmosphere and lake itself all play role in the spectacle. Part 9 of our series on people and things that make our region's summer sizzle.
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The current wildfires in northern Ontario are impacting not just surrounding regions but a large swath of eastern North America
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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
A new study based on data from competitive angling events in the Great Lakes found that more than 20% of black bass weighed-in at these events are over 10 years old.
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By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
Downriver Detroit developed during the 20th century as an industrial region, but it was never just an industrial space. Alongside factories and working-class neighborhoods, there were wetlands, waterfront areas, nature preserves, farms and residential communities with different types of environments that shaped the region. This relationship lies at
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By Julia Roeder
Researchers say ticks are spreading to communities across the Midwest and show no signs of slowing down.
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The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Migratory Bird Conservation Commission recently granted numerous partners $9 million in North American Wetlands Conservation Act funds. The money will benefit three programs in […]
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Two local families are stepping up to match donations to the Kincardine hospital foundation during this year’s Giving Cruise Day on July 31. Wayne and Janet Palmateer and Dotty McClelland have each contributed a $25,000 matching gift, creating a combined $50,000 match for the community to unlock, the Kincardine and
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As part of the annual Great Lakes Landing Blitz education campaign at boat launches across the region, boaters and anglers are being urged to help stop the spread of aquatic […]