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By Georgia Hill

Scientists studying the body size and growth patterns of non-native earthworms in the UP’s Huron Mountains say they are disrupting forest ecosystems. Contrary to popular belief, most North American earthworms are invaders unintentionally introduced during European colonization. They have a significant impact on ecosystems, especially in the Great Lakes region where they affect soil structure, nutrient cycling and biodiversity.

The post New research in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula shows how invasive earthworms are changing forest soils   first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

By Mia Litzenberg

Climate change is creating new challenges for Great Lakes coastal communities. To tackle these hazards, the Niagara Peninsula Conservation Authority launched the Lake Ontario Coastal Resilience Pilot Project last summer. Over the next four years, the project aims to engage communities in developing a coastal resilience plan.

The post New Lake Ontario initiative tackles climate hazards alongside Lakes Huron and Superior projects first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

By Eric Freedman

A Wisconsin bear hunting guide has been barred for a year from hunting on federal land. Timothy Collar’s crime: illegal bear baiting in the Chequamegon-Nicolet National Forest.

The post Bear-baiting bear hunting guide hit with hunting ban first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

It is investigated as a growing medium in greenhouses and a soil enhancer for crops

A crumbling, century-old dam in AuTrain Township could threaten local businesses and public safety, with some worried about a dam failure or its possible removal. What does that mean for dams elsewhere in the state.

London's only OpenTable Top 100 restaurant will add a café, dessert bar, and upscale dining space to keep up with months-long waitlists.

Concrete work will be carried out by Magil Construction Canada “within weeks".

Kawartha Lakes, through Peterborough, Northumberland and Prince Edward County has received 90 per cent less than normal rain

A restoration project focuses on modernizing the former Oxford Hotel while keeping the historic building’s storied past intact.

Cooling accounts for a staggering one-fifth of global electricity consumption, much of it still dependent on greenhouse gases

A Free Press reader supports London bike paths, but does not support "dangerous bike paths."

The Agriplex at London’s Western Fair District has a new name, part of a pledge from the organization to enhance its reputation as an event destination for Southwestern Ontario. Friday, Western Fair officials announced it will now be known as the J-AAR Expo Centre, part of a 10-year deal between the Western Fair Association and […]