Tag: restoration
The Next Deluge May Go Differently
By Christian Thorsberg, Circle of Blue
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.
Michigan allocates $77 million to clean thousands of contaminated sites
By Clara Lincolnhol
Michigan is pouring $77 million into clean-up of contaminated abandoned real estate such as former factories. The director of the Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy says the goal is to make the cleaned-up sites safe for housing, commercial developments and other uses.
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$450K restoration planned for iconic Lake Michigan lighthouse
Fundraising is underway for a $450,000 project to restore the exterior of the Big Sable Point Lighthouse keepers’ dwelling at Ludington State Park. Read the full story by MLive.
Locals fear losing voice if conservation authorities are consolidated
Conservation authorities are speaking out about new provincial legislation that will consolidate the bodies into vast regional organizations and may result in rural municipalities losing their voice. Through Bill 68, tabled in November, Ontario is proposing to redraw the boundaries of the 36 existing conservation authorities in the province and create seven new conservation authorities, […]
Grants awarded to improve regional management of invasive Phragmites across the Great Lakes basin
Ann Arbor, Michigan – Nearly $315,000 will be awarded to support local organizations in controlling nonnative Phragmites australis, one of the most aggressive plant species invading the