State requiring more from largest farms on how they dispose of their millions of tons of manure

State requiring more from largest farms on how they dispose of their millions of tons of manure
Great Lakes Commission
New rules from the Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy on when and how the largest animal farms dispose of manure and liquid wastes are being praised by […]
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Issues of the Environment: Federal government shutdown impacting Great Lakes research in Ann Arbor

Issues of the Environment: Federal government shutdown impacting Great Lakes research in Ann Arbor
Great Lakes Commission
On October 1, the federal government shutdown began, halting many research projects tied to federal agencies, including those vital to the University of Michigan’s Great Lakes programs. The Cooperative Institute for Great […]
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Hellbenders are real, and Ohio zoo recovery program helps rare, endangered species thrive

Hellbenders are real, and Ohio zoo recovery program helps rare, endangered species thrive
Great Lakes Commission
Hellbenders, North America’s largest amphibian, are an endangered species and an indicator of good water quality in Ohio’s streams. The Columbus Zoo and Aquarium recently released 116 eastern hellbender salamanders […]
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Conservation authority calls on province to amend recycling regulations

Conservation authority calls on province to amend recycling regulations
The Lucknow Sentinel
The Nottawasaga Valley Conservation Authority is calling for provincial action on recycling and waste division.
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Xenopoulos: Warmer weather leading to vanishing winters in Great Lakes

Xenopoulos: Warmer weather leading to vanishing winters in Great Lakes
London Free Press
Winter conditions in the Great Lakes are getting much shorter — by about two weeks fewer each decade since 1995
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City hall officials explain odour, taste change to tap water in part of London

City hall officials explain odour, taste change to tap water in part of London
London Free Press
Some Londoners might notice their drinking water tastes and smells different. But don’t worry – it’s still safe to drink, city hall officials say.
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Finger Lakes farms awarded over $4 million to protect water quality

Finger Lakes farms awarded over $4 million to protect water quality
Great Lakes Commission
In New York, Farmers across five Finger Lakes counties are receiving major support for conservation projects that reduce runoff, manage nutrients, and improve long-term water quality throughout the state. Read […]
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Buffalo Sewer Authority settles with state over past violations, commits to park improvements

Buffalo Sewer Authority settles with state over past violations, commits to park improvements
Great Lakes Commission
The Buffalo Sewer Authority has reached a settlement with the New York State Department of Environmental Conservation over past water quality violations, agreeing to pay a $20,000 penalty and invest […]
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$1 billion being spent to ‘significantly’ improve Niagara River water quality

$1 billion being spent to ‘significantly’ improve Niagara River water quality
Great Lakes Commission
One billion dollars will be spent in efforts to “significantly” improve water quality in the Niagara River, according to an agreement announced Friday between the Buffalo Sewer Authority, the New […]
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Oakland Co. contests state permit requirements for Kuhn drainage district

Oakland Co. contests state permit requirements for Kuhn drainage district
Great Lakes Commission
Oakland County, Michigan, is challenging the state’s mandate to improve how it operates in one drainage district, arguing it would require taxpayer-funded investment without “evidence” the measures will improve water […]
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Hopes and Fishes

Interlochen Public Radio
In one of the most polluted parts of Lake Michigan, whitefish are thriving. Some people wonder if we should try to replicate that environment elsewhere to save the iconic species. But that could mean doing something untested and controversial.
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Ontario invests $180,000 to restore waterways on Manitoulin Island

Ontario invests $180,000 to restore waterways on Manitoulin Island
Great Lakes Commission
The Ontario government is committing $180,000 to projects aimed at restoring and protecting waterways on Manitoulin Island, part of the Lake Huron watershed. The investment will help improve water quality, […]
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