Tag: National
Great Lakes Learning: Recovering renewable resources | Great Lakes Now
This lesson will explore the phenomenon of weathering and erosion preserving ancient artifacts and producing natural resources for both an opportunity to learn about the history of a region and benefit the people of that region in the present. From past civilizations to modern energy solutions, the Great Lakes region is home to artifacts and renewable energy sources that have been hidden underground or embedded into the landscape by natural processes.
Great Lakes beach closings are no protection from harmful pollutants | Great Lakes Echo
By Amalia Medina A green flag flying on a Great Lakes beach does not necessarily mean it’s safe to swim. Checking beach monitoring websites like BeachGuard is not a surefire solution either. These two findings are central to a public health research project, the Great Lakes Microbial Water Quality Assessment, that set out to measure […]
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Local cadets launching recruiting campaign
GODERICH – Local air cadets have launched a recruiting campaign and are hosting three information nights in September. The 532 Maitland Squadron Goderich Air Cadets will host information and recruiting nights on three Wednesdays: Sept. 4, 11 and 18 from 7-8 p.m. at the Goderich District collegiate institute east gym/cafeteria. The Air Cadet program is […]
Michigan urgently needs better tests for beach contamination, report finds – Great Lakes Commission
As political programming continues at the Democratic National Convention, city and Indigenous leaders from across the U.S. and Canada met in the Windy City to discuss a different issue — […]
A New Paradigm: How climate change is shaping mental landscapes in the Great Lakes | Great Lakes Now
In a weekly Good Grief Network session held on July 25, time and space were created for participants to reflect on their feelings of uncertainty in an unstable environment over Zoom. Trained facilitators kept time for each participant to speak while the other participants bore witness as listeners. The overarching rule was no cross-talk, which means not directly responding or referring to what a person shared.