Daily News (Page 198)

Mackinac Island looks to reopen ‘right’ way with season set to truly begin

On: June 18, 2020

Mackinac Island officially kicks off the summer season Friday, nearly a month after Michigan Governor Gretchen Whitmer allowed the opening of restaurants, bars and other businesses in the Upper Peninsula and the Traverse City region. Instead of welcoming throngs of tourists Memorial Day weekend, the island remained closed, opting for a slow, measured reopening. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-tourism

Little plover activity at Sauble so far this season

On: June 18, 2020

Newly hatched piping plover chicks would normally be scurrying around the sand at Sauble Beach in Ontario around this time of year under the careful watch of their protective parents, but the endangered birds have not yet been spotted in the area. Read the full story by The Owen Sound Sun Times.

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Cristobal the first tropical cyclone to track over Lake Superior

On: June 18, 2020

Post-tropical depression Cristobal crossed Lake Superior on its way to Canada last Wednesday, making it the first tropical or post-tropical cyclone over Lake Superior in 170 years of records kept by the National Weather Service. Read the full story by the Traverse City Record-Eagle.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-cristobal

Michigan collects 30k gallons of toxic PFAS firefighting foam

On: June 18, 2020

More than 30,000 gallons of toxic fluorochemical foam has been collected from municipal fire departments and commercial airports in Michigan in an effort that state officials believe is the nation’s largest collection and disposal program of its type. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-pfas

Teachers find quick, creative ways to complete salmon’s journey

On: June 18, 2020

The future of 45,000 baby salmon hung in the balance as schools across Michigan abruptly closed their doors in March. Read the full story by The Alpena News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-salmon

Offshore wind turbines are popping up on the east coast. Could they help The Great Lakes?

On: June 18, 2020

Ohio officials have signed on to an offshore wind project on Lake Erie. If completed, the six windmills planned off the coast of Cleveland would be the first of their kind on the Great Lakes. Read the full story by WBEZ – Chicago, IL.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-wind

U.S. to investigate Canada’s ‘unfavourable’ new Great Lakes shipping rules

On: June 18, 2020

Just weeks before North America’s new trade agreement is due to take effect, regulators in the United States have launched a formal investigation into Canada’s plan to change the rules that govern shipping on the Great Lakes. Read the full story by The Canadian Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200618-shipping

A new agency for the Great Lakes? This Democrat is trying

On: June 17, 2020

Rep. Marcy Kaptur (Ohio) wants to create a new federal entity focused on reviving the Great Lakes region, improving water quality, and creating jobs in states hit hard by the pandemic and unemployment. Read the full story by E&E News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-kaptur

Michigan knew of Edenville dam issues as early as January 2019

On: June 17, 2020

Public records released Tuesday indicate that the state of Michigan knew as early as January 2019 that the Edenville Dam did not meet state flood control standards and was aware of safety concerns. Read the full story by Bridge Magazine.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-edenville-dam

EPA grant to help clean up Kinnickinnic River – one of the most endangered in the country

On: June 17, 2020

A new cleanup project of the Kinnickinnic River near Milwaukee, WI, designed to remove trash from the Great Lakes is the first project funded by the EPA’s Trash-Free Great Lakes Grant. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-kinnickinnic

Six school districts chosen for water initiative funding through From Students to Stewards project

On: June 17, 2020

The state of Michigan announced it was awarding grants to six school districts in Michigan to support place-based learning approaches that teach about the Great Lakes, Michigan watersheds and the impact people have on water resources across the state. Read the full story by Upper Michigan’s Source.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-great-lakes-dams

FMC’s Canadian ballast water rule investigation begins

On: June 17, 2020

The U.S. Federal Maritime Commission (FMC) announced that it will start its investigation into whether Canada’s proposed ballast water regulations discriminate against U.S.-flag shipping vessels operating in the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Seaway. Read the full story by Freight Waves.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-great-lakes-dams

7 wild and wonderful things to know about Michigan’s Porcupine Mountains State Park

On: June 17, 2020

The Porcupine Mountains wilderness area in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula offers 100 miles of hiking trails, over 93 waterfalls and the one of the only remaining tracts of old growth forest between the Adirondacks and the Rocky Mountains. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-porkies

Dam break swept out water supply for more than 300 wells in Midland, Gladwin counties

On: June 17, 2020

Several hundred wells in Michigan near the now-drained Wixom Lake are reportedly dry, leaving residents to rely on bottled water while officials investigate causes. Read the full story by The Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-wells

Company behind shoreline collapse on Detroit River proposes new seawall

On: June 17, 2020

The company responsible for a dock collapse along the Detroit River is proposing a new seawall on the river to support large boats dropping off piles of gravel-like material at the site. The proposal was met with skepticism by environmental activists in Detroit. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-detroit-river

Tracking invaders: hunting for non-native species

On: June 17, 2020

Terrestrial and aquatic invasive species have a major effect on the Great Lakes and Michigan ecosystems, and scientists in Oakland County, Michigan, are working to map invasives and halt their spread. Read the full story by Downtown News Magazine.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-invasives

COMMENTARY: Ohio was right to set conditions before Lake Erie Icebreaker wind project can proceed

On: June 17, 2020

The Lake Erie Foundation supports Ohio’s decision to place strict conditions on the Icebreaker offshore wind power project in Lake Erie. Read the full story by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200617-wind-farm

Dam Investment: How does Michigan stack up against Great Lakes peers?

On: June 16, 2020

Michigan’s dam safety program has been under intense scrutiny since the epic failure in Midland in May displaced 10,000 people, but how does Michigan compare to other Great Lakes states? Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-great-lakes-dams

Traverse City commissioners approve plan for FishPass

On: June 16, 2020

After months of deliberation and planning, Traverse City, Michigan, commissioners approved the plan for the Traverse City FishPass. Read the full story by WWTV–TV – Traverse City, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-fishpass

Air Force plans new cleanup at Wurtsmith base, but questions remain

On: June 16, 2020

The U.S. Air Force says it plans to increase the amount of fluorochemical contamination that’s being removed from the groundwater at its former base in Oscoda after Michigan congressional delegates pushed for accelerated stopgap cleanup measures. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-base-cleanup

Homeowners in Harrison Township take drastic measures to fight flooding

On: June 16, 2020

Rising water levels continue to be a big concern across the state of Michigan, including in Metro Detroit. Read the full story by WDIV–TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-flooding

Navy prepares ship for commissioning in Duluth

On: June 16, 2020

One of the U.S. Navy’s newest littoral combat ships is slated to be commissioned in Duluth, Minnesota, in the spring of next year. The USS Minneapolis St. Paul is expected to be one of the swiftest in the federal fleet. Read the full story by the Duluth News Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-ship-commission

Pinery Dam in Cuyahoga River reveals history of canal use

On: June 16, 2020

For decades, supporters of cleaner water have been working to rid the Cuyahoga River of its dams, which impede the flow of water. Restoring that flow is improving water quality and providing new opportunities for wildlife and recreation on the Ohio river. Read the full story by WKSU – Kent, OH.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-cuyahoga-dams

Summer Lake Erie boat tours were popular way back when

On: June 16, 2020

One of the most interesting and popular water excursions during the late 19th century took place in Monroe, Michigan, on Lake Erie at the Monroe Piers, where the Newsboy Tour Boat operated. Read the full story by the Monroe News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-erie-tours

Great Lakes water levels impact popular Lakeshore beach

On: June 16, 2020

High Lake Michigan water levels are making a trip to the beach a bit more challenging. Experts say records are being set for the time of year, and there may be more to come. Read the full story by WLUK–TV – Green Bay, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200616-lakeshore-beach

Lake Erie water level may not pass last year’s peak, but shoreline could still face damage

On: June 15, 2020

It’s now looking like Lake Erie might not break its record high water level from last year, but any bad storm could still cause erosion and flood damage. Read the full story by CBET-DT – Windsor, ON.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-erie-shoreline-damage

Floods devastate nature’s water filterers

On: June 15, 2020

When historic floods breached two mid-Michigan dams in May, emptying Wixom Lake and Sanford Lake, a Central Michigan University researcher saw a consequence few others might have considered: the loss of water-filtering mussels by the tens of thousands. Read the full story by Morning Sun.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-mussels

Boaters beware of logs, docks, and trees floating in lakes, and even large chunks of land

On: June 15, 2020

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes, and Energy (EGLE) and its partners on the High Water Action Team warn those who recreate on the water to watch out for debris in lakes or rivers or along the shores due to the high water levels. Read the full story by WZZM-TV – Muskegon, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-debris-in-water

Great Lakes water levels set all-time May highs — and continue to rise

On: June 15, 2020

Records continue to be broken on the Great Lakes in 2020, with connected lakes Michigan and Huron, Lake Erie and non-Great Lake St. Clair all setting their all-time highs in May. Read the full story by Detroit Free Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-water-levels

Great Lakes Advisory Board reestablished, Northeast Ohio leader to co-chair

On: June 15, 2020

The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency’s reestablished Great Lakes Advisory Board, which was first established in 2012 by the EPA to ensure “transparent, credible and diverse views in guiding the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative’s investments,” will be co-chaired by a Northeast Ohio-area leader. Read the full story by The Morning Journal.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-great-lakes-advisory-board

17 beaches across Michigan are closed or have contamination advisories

On: June 15, 2020

Stormwater runoff and sewage overflow issues after heavy rains this week have caused problems at some popular beach spots across Michigan, closing at least 17 beaches across the state. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-beach-closures

Niagara Falls really roaring due to record water levels on Lakes Michigan, Huron, Erie

On: June 15, 2020

Record high water levels on three Great Lakes upstream of Niagara Falls mean water is barreling over the Falls right now. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-niagara-falls

Conflicted over copper: PolyMet copper-nickel mine has been trapped in litigation

On: June 15, 2020

As PolyMet’s proposed copper mine, NorthMet, has moved forward, Minnesota tribal communities and environmental advocacy groups who have long grappled with the problems caused by taconite mining are now arguing against a copper-nickel project that could be even more damaging. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-copper-nickel-mine

S.S. Badger car ferry arrives in Manitowoc after first sail amid coronavirus

On: June 15, 2020

The popular car ferry, which makes a four-hour trip from Manitowoc to Ludington, Michigan, and back throughout the summer months, already delayed its 2020 season by about a month because of shelter-at-home orders in both Wisconsin and Michigan to avoid the spread of the virus. Read the full story by the Herald Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-ferry

DNR opts against Oman’s Creek groin project

On: June 15, 2020

Dredging will continue to be the way Oman’s Creek, in Michigan’s Gogebic County, is kept open to Lake Superior after the Michigan Department of Natural Resources announced it was no longer pursuing a project to construct a groin east of the creek’s mouth. Read the full story by Your Daily Globe.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200615-oman-creek

Restrictions relaxed at Erie County parks as pandemic recovery proceeds

On: June 12, 2020

As the state loosens restrictions, there are many adjustments and considerations being made for New York’s Erie County parks. Read the full story by The Buffalo News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-erie-parks

Patrick Canniff

Half of Mackinac Island’s M-185 shoreline road closed, repairs to last into September

On: June 12, 2020

A large section of Mackinac Island’s M-185 highway that rings the island has been closed to all traffic – humans and horses alike – as the state of Michigan transportation officials map out a plan for $1.4 million in emergency repairs due to high-water damages. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-mackinac-repair

Patrick Canniff

6 Toronto beaches are finally reopening for swimming this month

On: June 12, 2020

Toronto, Ontario, beaches have been open throughout the COVID-19 pandemic, but lifeguards have not been in place and the public has been strongly advised not to swim. Read the full story by Narcity.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-toronto

Patrick Canniff

Niagara County tourism entities await word on when, how they can reopen

On: June 12, 2020

As Niagara County, New York, prepares for phase three of Gov. Andrew Cuomo’s “New York Forward” reopening process, the tourism sector is still waiting answers, dates and procedures for reopening. Read the full story by Niagara-Wheatfield Tribune.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-niagara

Patrick Canniff

Port Huron-to-Mackinac sailboat race still planned for July, with changes

On: June 12, 2020

The annual Bayview Mackinac sailboat race along Lake Huron will be held next month, despite cancellations of other events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full story by The Associated Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-sailboat-race

Patrick Canniff

Environmental agency continues to test PFAS levels in Pellston

On: June 12, 2020

The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy continues to test for PFAS in Pellston-area wells. Testing began earlier this year but was stalled amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Read the full story by the Petoskey News-Review.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-pfas

Patrick Canniff

Great Lakes waters in May set record highs, highest water in 102 years possible by July

On: June 12, 2020

Three Great Lakes and Lake St. Clair set record high water levels in May. The forecast shows an all-time high water mark is possible mid-summer. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-high-water

Patrick Canniff

Sen. Ron Johnson continues to push for delist gray wolf amendment

On: June 12, 2020

This week, U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-Wisconsin) introduced a bipartisan amendment that would delist the gray wolf in the Western Great Lakes region, including Wisconsin, under the Endangered Species Act of 1973. Read the full story by WKOW – TV – Madison, WI.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-gray-wolf

Patrick Canniff

Court: Michigan Great Lakes Line 5 tunnel deal is constitutional

On: June 12, 2020

The Michigan Court of Appeals ruled Thursday that legislators did not violate the state constitution by allowing construction of an oil pipeline tunnel beneath a channel linking two of the Great Lakes, clearing the way for the project to proceed unless another court intervenes. Read the full story by The Associated Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200612-line5

Patrick Canniff

Sheboygan mayor appointed to lead Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative

On: June 11, 2020

The board of the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Cities Initiative unanimously voted Sheboygan, Wisconsin, Mayor Mike Vandersteen to serve as chairman of the group and lead the coalition of 85 mayors in the U.S. and Canada to collectively address Great Lakes challenges. Read the full story by the Sheboygan Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200611-glslci

Americans cut off from Lake Erie’s Pelee Island while U.S.-Canadian border remains closed

On: June 11, 2020

Pelee Island in Lake Erie remains unusually quiet this summer as the U.S. and Canadian border remains closed during the coronavirus pandemic. The ferry that typically sails between Ohio and the Canadian island remains closed until at least June 21st. Read the full story by the Cleveland Plain Dealer.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200610-dead-fish

State of the Lakes: Great Lakes stable, but rollbacks of protection will soon bite

On: June 11, 2020

The recently released State of the Great Lake report published by the US EPA and Environment and Climate Change Canada described the overall condition of the Great Lakes as “fair and unchanging”. Advocates for the Great Lakes note that regulatory rollbacks protections for wetlands and on water quality standards threaten to degrade the Great Lakes and erode progress. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200611-SOGL

$2.2B investment suggested to protect the Great Lakes

On: June 11, 2020

The Great Lakes and St. Lawrence Collaborative wants $2.2 billion from the Canadian federal government to fund clean-up and pollution prevent efforts along the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence region. Read the full story by the Blackburn News.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200611-glsl-collaborative

Lake Huron sailboat race planned for July

On: June 11, 2020

The annual Bayview Port Huron to Mackinaw Island sailboat race on Lake Huron will be held next month, despite cancellations of other events due to the coronavirus pandemic. Read the full story by the Associated Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20200611-huron-mackinaw

Army Corps: Expect Great Lakes water levels to rise through September

On: June 11, 2020

The US Army Corps of Engineers predicted that Michigan-Huron will be 2 inches to 5 inches above record-high levels through August and near its record high in September, and will then recede to 7 inches to 9 inches below their record highs in October and November. Read the full story by The Voice News.

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Great Lakes Commission

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