Category: Great Lakes
How Ontario could have cracked down on Chemical Valley pollution — but chose not to
By Emma McIntosh, The Narwhal
The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan, Circle of Blue, Great Lakes Now at Detroit PBS, Michigan Public and The Narwhal who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.
Rental of the Week: A Tobermory cottage with a sauna, lakeside fire pit, and 500 sq. ft of deck space
Location: Tobermory, Ont. Bedrooms: 4 Bathrooms: 1.5 Guests: 10 Minimum stay: 7 nights Rate: From $357/night About the property This four-bedroom, one-and-a-half bathroom cottage on Lake Huron is just a 10-minute drive from … Continued
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Great Lakes Moment: Detroit River carrion scavenger on the increase
Great Lakes Moment is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor John Hartig. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit PBS.
What is one of the most frequently counted birds by citizen scientists in the annual Detroit River Hawk Watch, but is not a hawk?
Sunken Lake Michigan barge moved after years of pollution concerns
A barge that twice sank in Lake Michigan and sparked environmental concerns has now been moved to a legally authorized site. Read the full story by Huron Daily Tribune.
Stateside Podcast: You can be a Great Lakes lighthouse keeper
Each year, Michigan’s Department of Natural Resources recruits teams of volunteer lighthouse keepers to staff the Tawas Point Lighthouse in two-week shifts. Read the full story by Michigan Public.