What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey
Great Lakes Echo
By Elizabeth McGowan Researchers are exploring a new approach to controlling invasive sea lamprey populations: Chemicals that disrupt pheromones rather than lampricide.
By Elizabeth McGowan Researchers are exploring a new approach to controlling invasive sea lamprey populations: Chemicals that disrupt pheromones rather than lampricide.
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What’s that smell? Researchers explore new ways to deter sea lamprey

Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine

Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine
Kincardine News
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents, visitors, and businesses to help shape the future of tourism by providing input into the development of a new tourism strategy. In partnership with the Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), the MOK is gathering feedback over the coming months to help identify the priorities of residents, visitors, […]
The Municipality of Kincardine (MOK) is inviting residents, visitors, and businesses to help shape the future of tourism by providing input into the development of a new tourism strategy. In partnership with the Regional Tourism Organization 7 (RTO7), the MOK is gathering feedback over the coming months to help identify the priorities of residents, visitors, […]
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Public asked for input on future of tourism in Kincardine

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

Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival becoming ‘The Back Forty Bazaar’

Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival becoming ‘The Back Forty Bazaar’
Kincardine News
The Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival is set to evolve as part of Huron-Kinloss’ Secrets of the Back Forty tourism brand. “Visitors can expect the same welcoming community festival they’ve come to love, with even more opportunities to discover the incredible makers, artisans and food producers that make our local community special,” said Amy […]
The Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival is set to evolve as part of Huron-Kinloss’ Secrets of the Back Forty tourism brand. “Visitors can expect the same welcoming community festival they’ve come to love, with even more opportunities to discover the incredible makers, artisans and food producers that make our local community special,” said Amy […]
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Ripley Food, Art and Craft Festival becoming ‘The Back Forty Bazaar’

Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference

Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference
Great Lakes Commission
In Michigan, the Macomb County Chamber and Macomb County Planning & Economic Development will host the inaugural Great Lakes Policy Conference to bring together groups that often work separately to […]
In Michigan, the Macomb County Chamber and Macomb County Planning & Economic Development will host the inaugural Great Lakes Policy Conference to bring together groups that often work separately to […]
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Lake St. Clair’s $2.2B impact drives new Great Lakes policy conference

American Patriot cruise visits generate about $63K in economic impact

American Patriot cruise visits generate about $63K in economic impact
Great Lakes Commission
The cruise ships that stopped in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, this summer generated nearly $63,000 in economic impact, according to estimates from the area’s tourism center. Read the full story by the […]
The cruise ships that stopped in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, this summer generated nearly $63,000 in economic impact, according to estimates from the area’s tourism center. Read the full story by the […]
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American Patriot cruise visits generate about $63K in economic impact

Michigan may adopt grey wolf hunting season if federal protections are lifted

Michigan may adopt grey wolf hunting season if federal protections are lifted
Great Lakes Echo
By Alexander Boesch President Trump has ordered the U.S. Department of the Interior to consider removing the grey wolf from the federal Endangered Species List. If that happens, some Republican state lawmakers want Michigan to authorize a hunting and trapping season.
By Alexander Boesch President Trump has ordered the U.S. Department of the Interior to consider removing the grey wolf from the federal Endangered Species List. If that happens, some Republican state lawmakers want Michigan to authorize a hunting and trapping season.
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Michigan may adopt grey wolf hunting season if federal protections are lifted

Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise ship crowd

Thunder Bay, Superior’s North Shore is an ‘exotic’ destination for the cruise ship crowd
Great Lakes Commission
Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […]
Great Lakes cruises have taken off in the last several years catering to passengers who value tucked-away adventures without sacrificing luxury. With 10 cruise ships in 2026, Tourism Thunder Bay […]
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Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs

Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs
Great Lakes Echo
By Olivia O’Neill Many local governments in and away from popular vacation destinations are wrestling with how to balance economic benefits of short-term rentals to accommodate visitors and a shortage of affordable long-term housing.
By Olivia O’Neill Many local governments in and away from popular vacation destinations are wrestling with how to balance economic benefits of short-term rentals to accommodate visitors and a shortage of affordable long-term housing.
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Debate continues over short-term rentals versus affordable housing needs
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