The village of Elberta, Michigan, has been awarded a $5.3 million grant from the Michigan Department of Natural Resources for the development of a waterfront park. The park project will […]
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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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.
The New York State Department of Environmental Conservation has announced the completion of an experimental aquatic habitat reclamation project on Brocton Shoal in Lake Erie. The project utilizes high-velocity jetting […]
By Eric Freedman
Flashing light on warning signs near curves can slow drivers and reduce the odds of a crash during winter weather conditions, says a new study by Michigan State University engineers.
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The Kincardine hospital redevelopment project has passed another significant milestone, receiving approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH) to advance to the next stage of the capital planning process, the South Bruce Grey Health Centre (SBGHC) has announced. “This approval marks an important milestone for the Kincardine Hospital Redevelopment Project, for our organization, and for […]
By Kyrmyzy Turebayeva
The U.S. Geological Survey has began large-scale low-level airplane flights over Michigan's Upper Peninsula and northern Wisconsin to obtain high-resolution data on subsurface mineral structures and bedrock composition. The data will be used to create two- and three-dimensional maps to better understand the geological structure at depths of about 10,000 feet.
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Construction has begun on a supportive housing project that will be designed to help people facing mental health or addiction issues.
A London-made video game is set to hit it big, with the project set to be published on Nintendo, Xbox and PlayStation consoles.
The owner of a winery in St. Thomas is investing in upgrades the management team hopes will make the venue a premier destination of its kind in Southwestern Ontario. Skye Chase Estate Winery, originally Quai du Vin Estate Winery, was purchased in 2021 by Kyle MacDonald, who is now overseeing the construction of a 5,000-square-foot […]
A Lake Superior shoreline restoration project is nearing completion in Marquette, Michigan. The Superior Watershed Partnership began the project in 2017 with $2 million in funding from the Federal Emergency […]
The fate of Enbridge’s Line 5 reroute project around tribal land in northern Wisconsin remains uncertain as parties submit post-trial briefs following the weeks-long contested case hearing over permits issued […]