Off-trail ORVs destroy Michigan ecosystems and the DNR can’t keep up

Interlochen Public Radio
Off-road vehicles have been allowed on state forest land since 2018. But sometimes they blaze their own trails. Now, things are at a breaking point.
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EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River 

EPA grant will fund barrier to stop spread of sea lamprey in Grand River 
Great Lakes Echo

By Rachel Lewis
The Great Lakes Fishery Commission will receive a $2.1 million grant from the Environmental Protection Agency to address the invasive sea lamprey in the Grand River in Grand Rapids, Michigan.

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It now costs more to camp at many Michigan state parks

Interlochen Public Radio
As of August 1, many of Michigan’s 103 state parks increased rates for camping and overnight lodging. According to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR), the reason for the increase is to keep pace with the cost of utilities, equipment, and staff.
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Queen’s Park gives $1M boost to Silverwood Arena overhaul

Queen’s Park gives $1M boost to Silverwood Arena overhaul
London Free Press
ondon had applied for project funding from the $200-million community sport and recreation infrastructure fund.
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Hometown Guide: Elevated Park bridges St. Thomas’s past and present

Hometown Guide: Elevated Park bridges St. Thomas’s past and present
London Free Press
igh atop an old railway bridge is a novel green space. This is Part Two of Postmedia's How Canada Wins: Love Where We Live summer series.
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Upgrades coming to arenas in Lucknow, Ripley through provincial grant

Upgrades coming to arenas in Lucknow, Ripley through provincial grant
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Ontario government is investing $529,500 to upgrade both the Lucknow Community Centre and the Ripley-Huron Community Centre. “The Township of Huron-Kinloss is grateful to the Province of Ontario for this investment through the Community Sport and Recreation Infrastructure Fund. This funding will allow us to replace the roof of the Lucknow Community Centre, helping […]
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Storm-damaged London city pool reopening on Canada Day

Storm-damaged London city pool reopening on Canada Day
London Free Press
Pack your swim bag and get ready to dive into Canada Day, as the Byron outdoor pool is set to reopen after it was damaged in a recent storm.
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