Author: Toledo Blade Environment
Is “false spring” really a thing?
It’s the same story every year: In February or March, a warm spell arrives that makes us think the long winter is finally over. Then, just as quickly, cold weather […]
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Restoring a Long-Lost Fish
Nearly a century ago, arctic grayling disappeared from Michigan’s waters due to overfishing, destructive logging practices, and predation by introduced species. Today, efforts are underway to restore these long-lost fish […]
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Scajaquada Creek, a Cautionary Tale
After 150 years of pollution, including persistent combined sewer overflows, a small but mighty watershed persists on its way to the Great Lakes.
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Winter road salt is threatening Lake Simcoe and Ontario watersheds year-round
Salt used to remove ice from roadways is collecting in Simcoe’s watershed — a source of drinking water for hundreds of thousands of people.
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What does it mean to love a forest?
Forester and author Ethan Tapper explains why loving a forest means more than planting trees or criticizing the lumber industry. He argues that caring for forests and using them as […]
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