Our lakes are changing, in ways scientists didn’t expect. What’s going on under the surface?

Our lakes are changing, in ways scientists didn’t expect. What’s going on under the surface?
Cottage Life

Liz Favot remembers when she first saw the waters outside her cottage on Lake Nipissing, Ont., turn a murky green. It was in the summer of 2020. “This cottage is … Continued

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Ducks kept dying near a Chicago harbor. Wildlife officials suspect botulism.

Ducks kept dying near a Chicago harbor. Wildlife officials suspect botulism.
Great Lakes Commission
The Illinois Department of Natural Resources confirmed that it had received reports of dead mallard ducks in DuSable Harbor and picked up carcasses Aug. 21 for diagnostic testing. Advocates and […]

Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds

Research vessel Arcticus takes refuge in Ludington as Lake Michigan gale builds
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Geological Survey research vessel Arcticus entered Ludington harbor along the eastern shore of Lake Michigan Monday evening as a powerful gale began building across the lake. Read the […]

Algoma harbor north break wall project on Lake Michigan

Algoma harbor north break wall project on Lake Michigan
Great Lakes Commission
As crews paint the iconic Algoma Pierhead Lighthouse bright red in Sturgeon Bay, work continues on the same harbor project on Lake Michigan. The north break wall needed an upgrade […]

Watch lake sturgeon ride an elevator at an Upper Peninsula hydroelectric dam

Watch lake sturgeon ride an elevator at an Upper Peninsula hydroelectric dam
Great Lakes Commission
Fisheries experts began using a fish elevator at the Menominee Dam in Wisconsin in 2015 to help bolster the Great Lakes sturgeon population. Researchers work together each spring and fall […]

News of the day: Rock the Runway fun, Great Lakes safety push and more . . .

News of the day: Rock the Runway fun, Great Lakes safety push and more . . .
London Free Press
Catch up on the stories we’re following today

London Catholic trustees question province’s new family support offices

London Catholic trustees question province’s new family support offices
London Free Press
Trustees say direct access to elected representatives offers families more personal support than the new provincial model.

Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored

Man instrumental in getting new Soo Lock project started honored
Great Lakes Commission
A special dedication was held at the historic Soo Locks Canal Park honoring a man whose voice helped the effort to build the new Soo Lock. James Weakley was presented […]

Josh Morgan pledges two-year freeze on London recreation fees

Josh Morgan pledges two-year freeze on London recreation fees
London Free Press
The mayoral candidate also wants to expand the city’s Play Your Way subsidy for low-income residents.

Q+A: Londoner Daniel Kilby finally gets his shot at Survivor

Q+A: Londoner Daniel Kilby finally gets his shot at Survivor
London Free Press
After years of applying, the 30-year-old game designer is among 21 castaways competing on season 51.

20 years, 1,600 surgeries: London doctors’ mission restores mobility abroad

20 years, 1,600 surgeries: London doctors’ mission restores mobility abroad
London Free Press
Operation Walk Canada is nearing its $1-million fundraising goal as it marks two decades of free hip and knee replacements.

How to stay comfortable during a long cottage car commute

How to stay comfortable during a long cottage car commute
Cottage Life

“Have your seat almost upright, because if not, usually over time, you’ll round your spine. And you’ll ‘lead’ with your chin forward. That’s not great for your lower back  or … Continued

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