AI-generated photos of tornadoes are becoming common—and experts are worried
Cottage Life

As generative AI progresses, fake images of tornadoes are becoming increasingly convincing and more common. While the digital dupes may seem harmless, Western University-based Northern Tornadoes Project warns that they … Continued

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Why these cottagers are concerned about the impact of a new Hydro One transmission line
Cottage Life

In February, the Ontario government fast-tracked a 300-kilometre Hydro One transmission line between Sudbury and Essa, a town near Barrie. Now, Little Otter Lake cottagers and residents fearful of losing … Continued

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Pine River Watershed Initiative Network Fall 2026 Newsletter
DeWine uses Toledo stop to make case for H2Ohio’s future
Great Lakes Commission
Ohio Gov. DeWine visited Toledo to highlight H2Ohio’s work to create and restore wetlands to improve Ohio’s water quality over the long term. Read the full story by the Toledo […]
New book club explores mysteries of Great Lakes shipwrecks
Great Lakes Commission
This fall, the Wisconsin Water Library and the Wisconsin Historical Society are teaming up to launch an online book club focused on Great Lakes shipwrecks and maritime history. The book […]
Iron ore, steel shipments decline at Great Lakes ports due in part to Trump tariffs
Great Lakes Commission
Great Lakes ports are seeing declines in iron ore and steel shipments that are tied in part to the ongoing trade dispute between the U.S. and Canada. Read the full […]
This music fan turned an old trailer into the World’s Smallest Record Shop
Cottage Life

Over a decade ago, Al Bjornaa was wondering what to do with a 10-foot refrigerated meat trailer that an uncle left at his property in Batchawana Bay, Ont., a 45-minute … Continued

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State of Michigan announces $89 million for waterway cleanup
Great Lakes Commission
Michigan is putting $89 million toward cleaning up the Detroit and Kalamazoo Rivers and related waterways. Federal, state, and local officials met in Detroit Thursday afternoon to announce the Reclaim […]
EPA clears Maumee Bay for recreational use, showing water quality improvement
Great Lakes Commission
The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency has approved removing the “Beach Closings” impairment from the Maumee Area of Concern, signaling a large step for improving water quality in the Lake Erie […]
Romeoville begins building pumping station for Lake Michigan water
Great Lakes Commission
Construction has started on a pumping and storage station that will deliver Lake Michigan drinking water to Romeoville, Illinois. The site will have two storage tanks that each hold 1.6 […]
Nearly 700 sturgeon released into St. Louis River on Treaty Day
Great Lakes Commission
The Fond du Lac Band of Lake Superior Chippewa recognized Treaty Day on Wednesday, in part by releasing nearly 700 sturgeon fingerlings into the upper St. Louis River. Treaty Day […]
Great Lakes conservation sees bipartisan legislative support from Ohio, Michigan leaders
Great Lakes Commission
The Great Lakes Restoration Act, passed this week in the U.S. Senate, will reauthorize funding for habitat restoration, toxic sediment/ pollution cleanup and invasive species management to protect and maintain […]