Month: September 2024
Canada tightens ballast water regulations
Canada’s Minister of Transport Omar Alghabra last week announced funding of C$12.5m ($9.2m) to launch the Ballast Water Innovation Program, part of its Oceans Protection Plan. Read the full story […]
Evers hopes to address ‘forever chemicals,’ conserve land, protect the Great Lakes in his newest budget proposal
Gov. Tony Evers is hoping to use some of Wisconsin’s 2023-25 budget to address environmental issues. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.
Small coastal towns love the water but ‘don’t want to be Traverse City’
The relationship between residents of coastal communities and their local water heritage can advance restoration efforts, create recreational opportunities and promote tourism and economic growth, a new study says. At […]
Environmental groups want MI Supreme Court to reverse Court of Appeals ruling in CAFO permit case
Eleven environmental groups are urging the Michigan Supreme Court to reverse a ruling that stops the state from placing more permit restrictions on manure and other animal waste from large […]
Project to slow erosion at Illinois Beach State Park to cost $74 million
About $74 million in taxpayer dollars aims to slow down the impact of erosion at Illinois Beach State Park in Zion, Illinois. The project is the largest capital project in […]
Running battle: Ex-MP targets top Tories’ touting of daughter’s nomination foe
A dust-up has erupted in the Conservative nomination race in a Southwestern Ontario Tory stronghold, with the riding’s last MP crying foul over endorsements for a candidate running against his daughter.
Conservancy, park district aim to preserve harbor front property on Put-in-Bay
An Ohio island conservancy and park district are asking for donations to preserve a historic home site and nearly 30 acres of forest, meadow and bayfront property on South Bass […]
Eating fish in New York state lakes is as bad as drinking toxic water
A recent study has revealed just how toxic eating fish from lakes in New York State can be. Read the full story WYRK – Buffalo, NY.
Dow Chemical, General Motors settlement funds could fund $4.7M in proposed restoration projects
The public is invited to give their input on a proposal that sets the stage for environmental cleanup and restoration in the Saginaw Bay watershed. Read the full story by […]
Great Lakes record low ice coverage; warmer than average winter
A decline of ice cover on the five Great Lakes is becoming a normal occurrence over the years. NOAA has been documenting this since 1973. Read the full story by […]