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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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 city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
By Demonte Thomas  Most households in Jackson, Michigan, get their water through lead pipes. But the city is making significant progress in changing that, an official said.
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Michigan city continues push to replace thousands of lead water service lines

Hammond Bay Biological Station turns 150, opening for public tours

Hammond Bay Biological Station turns 150, opening for public tours
Great Lakes Commission
A September 30 celebration will mark 150 years of service at Hammond Bay Biological Station, a Lake Huron facility in Millersburg, Michigan, whose history spans maritime rescue operations, Coast Guard […]
A September 30 celebration will mark 150 years of service at Hammond Bay Biological Station, a Lake Huron facility in Millersburg, Michigan, whose history spans maritime rescue operations, Coast Guard […]
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Hammond Bay Biological Station turns 150, opening for public tours

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas
Great Lakes Echo
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
By Demonte Thomas Shade, cooler temperatures and improved air quality are among the reasons Lansing, Michigan's “Restoring Roots” project is targeting disadvantaged neighborhoods that have historically had less tree cover and greater exposure to heat.
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Project uses community input to guide tree planting in disadvantaged areas

Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?

Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?
The London Free Press
GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.
GM says it is pursuing Canadian military contracts as Ottawa ramps up defence spending and looks to strengthen domestic production.
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Could a defence deal bring GM’s Cami plant back to life?

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States

Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States
Great Lakes Commission
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update Lake Ontario’s name to “Lake America” in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to […]
President Donald Trump signed an executive order directing the Interior Department to update Lake Ontario’s name to “Lake America” in the U.S. geographic naming service. Trump cannot force Canada to […]
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Trump signs order renaming Lake Ontario as ‘Lake America’ in the United States

City officials in Northwest Indiana call for improved utility infrastructure

City officials in Northwest Indiana call for improved utility infrastructure
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower Residents and city officials in Gary, Indiana, have called for improved utility infrastructure and accountability after an extended power outage.
By Akia Thrower Residents and city officials in Gary, Indiana, have called for improved utility infrastructure and accountability after an extended power outage.
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City officials in Northwest Indiana call for improved utility infrastructure

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species

GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent online sales of invasive species
Great Lakes Commission
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
Ann Arbor, Mich. – The Great Lakes Commission (GLC) has launched a new online resource that allows users to quickly check state and federal regulations before buying or
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GLC and National Sea Grant Law Center launch new database to help prevent onlin…

Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible

Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Mission possible
Great Lakes Commission
A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]
A new cross-lake truck ferry service in Lake Erie, launching in 2028, will cut travel time, reduce pollution, and boost U.S.-Canada trade. A new cross-lake truck ferry service will connect […]
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Cross-lake truck ferry to connect Port of Cleveland and Ontario in 2028: Missio…

Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County

Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a sea lamprey survey on the Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin to determine whether control measures are needed in the waterway. […]
The U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service will conduct a sea lamprey survey on the Iron River in Bayfield County, Wisconsin to determine whether control measures are needed in the waterway. […]
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Sea lamprey study planned for Iron River in Bayfield County

Tornado researchers offer new details on storm that lashed beach town

Tornado researchers offer new details on storm that lashed beach town
The London Free Press
A “microburst” – not a tornado – was the cause of damage during a wild storm in the beach community of Bayfield earlier this month, local researchers say. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University has released the findings of its look into the July 3 storm that lashed Bayfield – located about an hour’s […]
A “microburst” – not a tornado – was the cause of damage during a wild storm in the beach community of Bayfield earlier this month, local researchers say. The Northern Tornadoes Project at Western University has released the findings of its look into the July 3 storm that lashed Bayfield – located about an hour’s […]
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Tornado researchers offer new details on storm that lashed beach town
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