Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
By Anna Barnes   A pilot project to remove large mats of algae build-up from three locations on Lake St. Clair is set to begin this fall.
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Project to remove thick mats of algae on Lake St. Clair begins this fall

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division
Great Lakes Echo
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
By Anna Barnes Officials from Michigan's Fisheries division say further cutbacks on staffing and fish stocking are likely as the costs of operations rise. 
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One-time funding won’t fix financial strain for Michigan’s Fisheries Division

South Bruce RWTO learns about local sustainability initiatives

South Bruce RWTO learns about local sustainability initiatives
The Lucknow Sentinel
South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Paula Fischer. She reviewed resolutions for the provincial annual general meeting and solicited input from South Bruce members. […]
South Bruce Retired Women Teachers of Ontario/Organization des enseignantes retraitées de l’Ontario (RWTO/OERO) gathered for their annual general meeting April 8 at the Walker House in Southampton. President Jo Ann Ruetz welcomed the group and new member Paula Fischer. She reviewed resolutions for the provincial annual general meeting and solicited input from South Bruce members. […]
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Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada

Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada
The London Free Press
It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
It remains to be seen whether the current trend is a long-term development or a fleeting one, an expert says
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Naimi: Why is alcohol use declining in Canada

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion
Great Lakes Echo
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
By Akia Thrower The 2025 State of the Birds report, an evaluation of U.S. birds by conservation organizations, showed a continued decline in bird populations across the nation. The decline is largely due to the habitat loss of wetlands.
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Push on for bird habitat protection, expansion

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?
Great Lakes Echo
By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.
By Justin Fox Clausen Two insects are under consideration as Michigan's official state insect: the stonefly and, more recently, the Huron River leafhopper. The state is one of two in the country without an official insect.
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Stoneflies or leafhoppers: Which could become the official state insect?

Bill would expand Michigan’s bottle deposit law while some want to abolish it

Bill would expand Michigan’s bottle deposit law while some want to abolish it
Great Lakes Echo

By Christian Vazquesz

A Michigan state senator is pushing for a statewide vote to expand the 10-cent bottle and can deposit law, while the Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for repeal of the law. Meanwhile, the state House approved a bill sponsored by a Clinton Township representative to give an income tax write-off to beverage distributors that move recycled cans and bottles from stores to recycling plants.

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By Christian Vazquesz

A Michigan state senator is pushing for a statewide vote to expand the 10-cent bottle and can deposit law, while the Midwest Independent Retailers Association is calling for repeal of the law. Meanwhile, the state House approved a bill sponsored by a Clinton Township representative to give an income tax write-off to beverage distributors that move recycled cans and bottles from stores to recycling plants.

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Bill would expand Michigan’s bottle deposit law while some want to abolish it

Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?

Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?
Great Lakes Echo

By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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By Justin Fox Clausen

Lawmakers are making another effort to adopt Michigan’s first statewide septic code with mandatory inspections, intended to protect drinking water from contamination. It’s the only state without one.

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Michigan is last state without a septic system code. Will that change?

Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend

Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend
The Lucknow Sentinel
The event features sleigh rides, lots of hockey, and a pancake breakfast.
The event features sleigh rides, lots of hockey, and a pancake breakfast.
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Ripley’s annual winter carnival returns Family Day weekend

Local students explore skilled trades careers at NII event

Local students explore skilled trades careers at NII event
Kincardine News
More than 350 students cut sheet metal, changed tires, styled hair, used a CNC router, tested their virtual welding skills and much more at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Built to Lead event Nov. 5, hosted at the NII Advance Technology Campus to inspire young women’s future careers in the skilled trades.  Sponsored by the […]
More than 350 students cut sheet metal, changed tires, styled hair, used a CNC router, tested their virtual welding skills and much more at the Nuclear Innovation Institute (NII) Built to Lead event Nov. 5, hosted at the NII Advance Technology Campus to inspire young women’s future careers in the skilled trades.  Sponsored by the […]
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Local students explore skilled trades careers at NII event

Baranyai: Saudis censor comics to promote tourism

Baranyai: Saudis censor comics to promote tourism
The London Free Press
Performers at the state-sponsored festival agreed not to criticize the Saudi legal system, royal family or religion
Performers at the state-sponsored festival agreed not to criticize the Saudi legal system, royal family or religion
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Baranyai: Saudis censor comics to promote tourism
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