Tag: lakes
Conneaut Port Authority receives grant for invasive species management – Great Lakes Commission
The Conneaut Port Authority has been awarded $10,850 to manage Phragmites, an invasive grass species that can quickly become the dominant species in a variety of wet habitats. The grant […]
From Waters to Table: The story of the Great Lakes whitefish | Great Lakes Now
This article was made in collaboration with Native News Online.
Whitefish, a pale, silvery and green-brown freshwater fish is Native to the Great Lakes Basin and a staple in the community, food, and culture of Native tribes surrounding the Great Lakes. The Anishinaabe people have held the whitefish in high regard since creation.
Thunder Bay Planting Day aims to restore waterfront along shores of Lake Superior – Great Lakes Commission
Volunteers in Thunder Bay, Ontario, planted native species to restore wildlife habitats and improve the shoreline. The initiative, part of the North Shore of Lake Superior Remedial Action Plan, aims […]
Man who diverted national park river to ease boat access to Lake Michigan is put on probation – Great Lakes Commission
A man convicted of diverting a river in Sleeping Bear Dunes National Lakeshore in an effort to ease boat access to Lake Michigan was sentenced Tuesday to probation. Read the […]
Kingston bridge reopens to boat traffic after months-long closure – Great Lakes Commission
Tour boats that have been stuck for months behind a damaged bridge in Kingston, Ontario, were finally released into the St. Lawrence River late last week. The bridge was damaged […]