$7.3 million contract awarded to remove sediment, install wave absorbing structure in Barcelona Harbor

$7.3 million contract awarded to remove sediment, install wave absorbing structure in Barcelona Harbor
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded $7.3 million to remove built-up sediment and install a wave-absorbing stone structure at Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie in Westfield, New York, to […]
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers awarded $7.3 million to remove built-up sediment and install a wave-absorbing stone structure at Barcelona Harbor on Lake Erie in Westfield, New York, to […]
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Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal officer

Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal officer
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman A Michigan man faces trial later this fall on charges of illegally discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, illegally using Coast Guard insignia and impersonating a federal officer.
By Eric Freedman A Michigan man faces trial later this fall on charges of illegally discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, illegally using Coast Guard insignia and impersonating a federal officer.
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Man charged with discharging sewage into Lake Michigan, impersonating a federal…

New Lake Michigan research vessel commissioned in Charlevoix

New Lake Michigan research vessel commissioned in Charlevoix
Great Lakes Commission
A new 66-foot research vessel designed to improve the safety and efficiency of Lake Michigan fisheries research is now in service after being commissioned Wednesday in Charlevoix, Michigan. Read the […]
A new 66-foot research vessel designed to improve the safety and efficiency of Lake Michigan fisheries research is now in service after being commissioned Wednesday in Charlevoix, Michigan. Read the […]
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New Lake Michigan research vessel commissioned in Charlevoix

Michigan dam safety overhaul advances after years of failed attempts

Michigan dam safety overhaul advances after years of failed attempts
Great Lakes Commission
Lawmakers are advancing a sweeping rewrite of Michigan’s old dam safety law, six years after a catastrophic failure exposed weaknesses in how aging dams are regulated. Read the full story […]
Lawmakers are advancing a sweeping rewrite of Michigan’s old dam safety law, six years after a catastrophic failure exposed weaknesses in how aging dams are regulated. Read the full story […]
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Michigan dam safety overhaul advances after years of failed attempts

Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings

Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings
The London Free Press
Officials from 11 Ontario communities gathered to discuss more consistent messaging around rip currents and other water hazards.
Officials from 11 Ontario communities gathered to discuss more consistent messaging around rip currents and other water hazards.
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Non-profit-led summit calls for clearer Great Lakes safety warnings

Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill

Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill
Great Lakes Commission
An Aug. 25 accident on Enbridge’s controversial oil and gas pipeline Line 5 in northeast Wisconsin — only a few miles from the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — was […]
An Aug. 25 accident on Enbridge’s controversial oil and gas pipeline Line 5 in northeast Wisconsin — only a few miles from the border with Michigan’s Upper Peninsula — was […]
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Just outside U.P., cleanup continues weeks after Line 5 pipeline spill

Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations

Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations
Great Lakes Echo
By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
By Eric Freedman  A company that illegally handled material containing asbestos at an abandoned automotive brake system component plant in Saginaw, Michigan, has been fined $500,000 and placed on probation for two years.
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Company pays $500,000 fine for asbestos safety violations

Kestrels help farmers protect crops and improve food safety, study finds

Kestrels help farmers protect crops and improve food safety, study finds
Great Lakes Echo
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Pest birds are a nuisance for cherry orchards. A recent study found a possible solution: attracting kestrels to nest nearby.
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva Pest birds are a nuisance for cherry orchards. A recent study found a possible solution: attracting kestrels to nest nearby.
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Kestrels help farmers protect crops and improve food safety, study finds

Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student
The London Free Press
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
Four buildings at Western University housing science faculties have been on backup power for six days
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Power failure at Western University affecting research: PhD student

New wave monitoring buoys aim to boost safety on Green Bay

New wave monitoring buoys aim to boost safety on Green Bay
Great Lakes Commission
Anyone with experience on the water is likely aware of how quickly weather can shift. To help boaters and emergency responders track changing conditions on Lake Michigan’s lower Green Bay […]
Anyone with experience on the water is likely aware of how quickly weather can shift. To help boaters and emergency responders track changing conditions on Lake Michigan’s lower Green Bay […]
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New wave monitoring buoys aim to boost safety on Green Bay

Busy upcoming weekend in Kincardine with multiple events planned

Busy upcoming weekend in Kincardine with multiple events planned
Kincardine News
This weekend features a cultural celebration, patriotic family fun, environmental stewardship, and a major milestone.
This weekend features a cultural celebration, patriotic family fun, environmental stewardship, and a major milestone.
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Busy upcoming weekend in Kincardine with multiple events planned

Lake Michigan beauty can turn dangerous in August

Lake Michigan beauty can turn dangerous in August
Great Lakes Commission
Water-safety advocates are reminding beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents, high waves, and sudden weather changes on Lake Michigan. The warning comes during one of the busiest periods of […]
Water-safety advocates are reminding beachgoers about the dangers of rip currents, high waves, and sudden weather changes on Lake Michigan. The warning comes during one of the busiest periods of […]
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Lake Michigan beauty can turn dangerous in August
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