Tag: water
Public advised to stay out of Grey-Bruce waters after weekend rains
Grey Bruce Public Health has advised against swimming at area beaches after the heavy rains over the weekend. On Monday, the local health unit issued a reminder to residents and visitors that swimming at beaches within 48 hours of heavy rain or while the water remains unusually cloudy can pose a risk to one’s health. […]
Hotel and Nordic spa planned for former Talisman resort property
The owners of the former Talisman Mountain Resort property has announced plans for a large health and wellness community complete with a hotel and Nordic spa at the former ski resort. Brian Ellis and Phil Cavano, who own the property that includes the former resort and ski hills, have announced the proposal that could see […]
Harnessing mussels to filter fresh water: A biological cure for contaminants is being studied | Great Lakes Echo
By Amalia Medina Water tanks line a room in Philadelphia’s Water Works on the bank of the Schuylkill River. Inside are small fish that are hosts to tiny organisms that researchers say can help solve polluted waterways. Tucked under the fish gills are microscopic mussels that will mature and become capable of filtering 10 to […]
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Oshawa using old holiday trees for restoring streams – Great Lakes Commission
The City of Oshawa, Ontario, announced it has teamed up with the Central Lake Ontario Conservation Authority to repurpose old holiday trees as material to stabilize stream banks, control erosion, […]
Summerfolk is a music festival embracing the joy of discovery
It’s a wet and swampy Saturday night at the Summerfolk Music Festival in the Scenic City — but the crowd is riding the wave. Whether in defiance of the atrocious weather or deference to it, the “folkies” in their tarp-covered lawn chairs push rain-matted hair out of their eyes and take in the show. Sporadic […]