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Wisconsin Sea Grant is accepting nominations for the 2023 Great Lakes Champion Award until midnight CT, June 14.

What better way to celebrate a person, organization or business dedicated to the conservation and sustainable use of the Great Lakes than to submit a nomination?

The winner will be selected this summer and celebrated at an event in Milwaukee.

Find further details and how to nominate at seagrant.wisc.edu/championaward

 

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Science Says What? Looking for love as northern forests heat up

Science Says What? is a monthly column written by Great Lakes now contributor Sharon Oosthoek exploring what science can tell us about what’s happening beneath and above the waves of our beloved Great Lakes and their watershed.

The last couple decades have been good to southern flying squirrels in the upper reaches of the Great Lakes.

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It’s May in the Winnebago area, which means everyone’s favorite mother’s day tradition is back: Lake Flies (Chironomids)! These non-biting midges typically hatch around Mother’s Day in late May, though this time frame can shift depending on winter conditions. A second, smaller hatch of lake flies often occurs in late summer.

Lake flies seen around Lake Winnebago are a collection of different midge species, the most numerous likely Chironomus plumosus, also known as the buzzer midge. During the large May hatch, you can easily tell how this species got their common name – there is a low hum from the sheer number of the midges.

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These flies have wing lengths around 6 mm, and bodies as long as 13 mm. When they emerge to create mating swarms, adults live for only 3 – 11 days. Since they do not have functional mouthparts, they do not bite or even eat! The location and size of swarms are highly dependent on the wind, and are often concentrated on areas that contrast with the background. Females lay masses of eggs on the water surface, which then absorb water and sink to the lake bottom. These eggs hatch shortly after and become midge larvae. The larvae undergo 4 stages, the first of which is free swimming. During the following three stages, the larvae make and live in a tube, collecting food at the bottom of the lake. Then the lake flies emerge in May or late summer and start the cycle over again.

Many species eat lake fly larvae and adults are therefore very important for the food web in Lake Winnebago. In fact, lake fly larvae help support the sturgeon population and contribute to our large self-sustaining lake sturgeon population. Other fish species eat the larvae stages and birds including purple martins and warblers eat the flying adults. Though the large hatching event can be a nuisance for us, they are critical for the food webs of the Winnebago Lakes. Remember, though they can be very annoying, they only last about 2 weeks! Their impact on the rest of the system lasts for much longer.

Article written by Katie Reed, Winnebago Waterways Coordinator: katherine@fwwa.org 
 Featured Image Credit: Janet Graham  CC BY 2.0 
Additional Image Credit: Alexsuchy  CC BY-SA 4.0

 Sources:
Spatial Distribution of Benthic Invertebrates in Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin – Courtney Heling 
2022 Chironomid Assessment Report – Lake Winnebago and Upriver Lakes, Winnebago County – WDNR
The Biology of Chironomus plumosus (Diptera: Chironomidae) in Lake Winnebago, Wisconsin – William Hilsenhoff
Lake Bottom Mysteries by Sandy Wickman and Jeffrey Dimick – Lake Tides Volume 40, No. 1, Winter/Spring 2015

Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative. Contact us at wwinfo@fwwa.org

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Education Team Welcomes You to the Boat Launches

Every summer, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and partner organizations across the state welcome new hires to help prevent the spread of aquatic invasive species.  These new staff members help with the Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program and talk with water users at local boat launches. Thanks to a contract from the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources, the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance was able to grow our aquatic invasive species program in the Winnebago Waterways by hiring five educators for Summer 2023! Take a minute to learn more about the seasonal team that is working directly to protect your local waters!

Tim – CBCW Coordinator

Tim joins the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance doing the Clean Boats, Clean Waters project as the project Coordinator. He is a junior at UW-Oshkosh majoring in Environmental Studies, with a minor in Geography. He loves to be in his garden and outside; plants are kind of his thing! In addition to being at the boat launches this summer, Tim will be coordinating the CBCW Program including making schedules, checking in on with the Educators, and getting our data uploaded correctly!

Leah – AIS Educator

Leah is joining the CBCW crew as an AIS educator for her first year. She is a senior at the University of Wisconsin and is studying to finish a degree in Environmental Studies with a Geology minor. She has always loved being outside in nature. Growing up, she went camping and hiking a lot with her my mom and she would always pick up garbage. She is now dedicating her life to advocating for the needs of the Earth and for all other beings. She is thrilled to start her position with the Clean Boats, Clean Waters Program to help conserve our local waters.

Mikayla – AIS Educator

Mikayla returns for her second year with the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance as an Aquatic Invasive Species Educator. She graduated from the University of Wisconsin-Oshkosh with a Biology Degree. She is excited to be back this summer and meet some new boaters! Mikayla also works at a local YMCA as the Building Supervisor!

Lisa – AIS Educator

Lisa joins the Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance and the Clean Boats Clean Waters Program team as a first year Educator! Originally from New York City, Lisa has called Wisconsin home for over 30 years! For the past two years, she’s been located on a canal on Lake Winnebago in Oshkosh. Lisa ran her own Chiropractic office for 27 years. She is looking forward to working to protect her favorite place; the great outdoors!

Steve – AIS Educator

Steve Berholtz is working on his fifth year (!!) as a summer AIS employee with the main job of informing and educating boaters at various boat landings. Steve graduated in 1974 from UW-Oshkosh with a BS in Mathematics and a minor in Economics. He worked for 40 years for Canteen Vending and also put in 34 years in the Army Reserves. He loves to hunt pheasants in South Dakota and Wisconsin with his hunting dog, Skye. Steve wants to help improve and protect the Winnebago System for future generations!

If you’re a boater or angler, make sure to say hello if you see our team at your favorite boat launch!

Photo Credit: Tim Burns, Leah Fleury, Mikayla Wing, Steve Berholtz, Lisa Roth, Alyssa Reinke (Fox-Wolf), Chris Acy (Fox-Wolf)

Questions? Comments? Contact Chris Acy, the AIS Coordinator covering Brown, Outagamie, Fond du Lac, Calumet, and Winnebago Counties at (920) 460-3674 or chris@fwwa.org!

Follow the Fox Wolf Watershed Alliance’s Winnebago Waterways Program on our Winnebago Waterways Facebook page or @WinnWaterways on Twitter! You can also sign-up for email updates at WinnebagoWaterways.org.

Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance program. The Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance is an independent nonprofit organization that identifies and advocates effective policies and actions that protect, restore, and sustain water resources in the Fox-Wolf River Basin.

Check out the Keepers of the Fox Program at https://fwwa.org/watershed-recovery/lower-fox-recovery/

Reporting invasive species is a first step in containing their spread. Maintaining and restoring our waters and landscapes can reduce the impacts even when we don’t have other management options to an invasive species.

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FRESH: New Wisconsin Law Aims to Protect Watersheds From Farm Runoff

May 16, 2023

Fresh is a biweekly newsletter from Circle of Blue that unpacks the biggest international, state, and local policy news stories facing the Great Lakes region today. Sign up for Fresh: A Great Lakes Policy Briefing, straight to your inbox, every other Tuesday.

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Underserved communities will be able to access $30 million in environmental justice grants for restoration projects in the Great Lakes region under a new federal program. The Environmental Protection Agency recently announced it is setting aside the funds as part of the Great Lakes Environmental Justice Grant Program, funded through the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative. Read the full story by Wisconsin Public Radio.

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President Joe Biden’s administration took the first step Thursday toward designating the Pennsylvania-owned section of Lake Erie as the state’s first national marine sanctuary. The announcement sets up a public comment period before the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration writes a draft plan for the sanctuary. Read the full story by the Associated Press.

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Although it’s been standing in Lake Michigan since the 19th century, Chicago’s Harbor Lighthouse is little known except as a quaint feature in social media photos. Now a rescue group hopes to transform it into a tourism magnet. Read the full story by Crain’s Chicago Business.

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In recent weeks a lot of folks have noticed a plethora of dead fish washing up on the shorelines around Western Lake Erie, and in East Harbor and West Harbor. With the public worried that something might be killing our beloved yellow perch or walleye, the Lake Erie Fisheries Administrator for the Ohio Division of Wildlife weighs in.  Read the full story by The Beacon.

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Before the water begins flowing through the new pipeline system to and from Lake Michigan later this summer, the city of Waukesha, Wisconsin, will manage a different kind of flow: public information. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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Lake Erie and its annual algal blooms are the subjects of a recent legal ruling and a topic of discussion for lake goers. According to the most recent projections from the National Centers for Coastal Ocean Science, the 2023 harmful algal bloom is expected to be moderate based on observations through May 16 and the bloom will be smaller if precipitation is at or below average. Read the full story by the WEWS-TV – Cleveland, OH.

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A fishing coalition can’t intervene in negotiations between five Native American tribes, the United States, and Michigan over who gets to manage Great Lakes fisheries, the Sixth Circuit ruled Tuesday. The Coalition to Protect Michigan Resources has been allowed to participate in negotiations as an amicus, but moved to intervene because it says that Michigan is no longer adequately representing its interests. Read the full story by Bloomberg Law.

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Some regional leaders have a vision for the Midwest’s freshwater seas as 94,000 square miles of untapped wind energy potential, boasting consistently strong winds in a region that’s already home to an established manufacturing sector. Read the full story by Stateline.

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After an alarming number of Great Lakes beach drownings last summer, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has updated its flag alert system, adding a new, more serious designation: the double red flags, which goes beyond the single red flag and requires, not just recommends, swimmers to stay out of the water. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.

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by Elizabeth White 

It’s National Safe Boating Week and the runup to the unofficial kick-off of summer, Memorial Day, which makes it a good time to spotlight the news that the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program has an updated tool to help marina owners and operators meet state and federal requirements, protect water quality and save money and resources.

Theresa Qualls, Wisconsin Clean Marina coordinator, rolled out the third edition of the “Wisconsin Clean Marina Best Management Practices Guidebook” at the Wisconsin Marine Association Conference in Wausau last fall. The guidebook includes a checklist of best management practices (BMPs) organized by topic (for example, stormwater management or petroleum control) and color-coded by requirement status (mandatory by law, required for Clean Marina program or recommended). That checklist is followed by chapters with complete explanations and suggestions for meeting each requirement. Supplemental material includes boater rack cards; samples of signage; stormwater pollution prevention plans; spill prevention, control and countermeasure plans; emergency response plans; and contracts.

Blue sky with boats in the distance.

Port Washington Marina is certified as a clean marina. Photo: Mari Mitchell

Marinas, related industries and services contribute more than $2.7 billion to Wisconsin’s economy. Through the initiative, marinas can prevent pollution and protect fish, wildlife and public health. They know that clean water is important to boaters and Wisconsin’s coastal communities

For marinas that are interested in becoming certified Clean Marinas, instructions for certification and the necessary forms are included in the guidebook.

2022 was a successful year for the Clean Marina Program with two new, two re-certified and two new pledged Clean Marinas—bringing the total current number of certified Clean Marinas to 22.

Julia Noordyk, Wisconsin Sea Grant water quality and coastal communities specialist, said, “The guidebook is a comprehensive tool to help marinas adopt a range of practices that create safer and healthier places to work and recreate along the Great Lakes.”

The guidebook was reviewed by members of the Clean Marina Technical Team (marina operators and staff from the Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Wisconsin Sea Grant) and additional subject area experts and regulatory agency representatives.

Qualls said, “As the program continues to grow, the updated guidebook will be a valuable resource providing marinas with current information to implement practices and become certified. 2022 was a great year working with marinas throughout the state as they do their part to protect water quality for boaters to enjoy.”

The guidebook is available for download from the Wisconsin Clean Marina Program website, go.wisc.edu/w62790. There’s also a recent video about a marina operator talking about the program go.wisc.edu/36l2l9

The Wisconsin Clean Marina Program is administered by the University of Wisconsin Sea Grant Program in partnership with the Wisconsin Marine Association, Wisconsin Coastal Management Program, Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources and Fund for Lake Michigan.

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From Manitowoc to Buffalo to a national teach-in, Alliance Ambassadors connected thousands of people to the Great Lakes in the first 5 months of 2023. 

“Ambassadors are volunteers with a passion for the Great Lakes,” said Olivia Reda, the Alliance’s Volunteer Engagement Manager. “The Alliance trains them to spread awareness about the Alliance, the Great Lakes, and how their communities can get involved. Our staff can’t be everywhere at once. Ambassadors give us vital face-to-face contact in communities that want to connect with our work.”

Building Great Lakes connections

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Alliance Ambassadors Brian O’Neill and Katie Luo engage children in Great Lakes activities at an Earth Day Fair at Chicago’s Dvorak Park. Photo by Lloyd DeGrane.

Ambassadors built connections in many ways this spring. They gave presentations online and in person. They staffed tables at environmental fairs and fundraising events. They talked to Adopt-a-Beach teams throughout the region.

“It’s exciting to see how many different audiences Ambassadors have worked with already this year,” said Reda. “And at so many cool events!” 

Their audiences included everyone from Girl Scouts to Rotary Club members, families to retail store customers, high school students to members of a sailing club. 

“Whenever they’re part of these events, Ambassadors create a sense of community and connection. With each other, with people who love the lakes – they’re part of bringing the community together.”

Some highlights:

  • Wild Things Conference: Sarah Murphy, Sara Singh, and Pawan Singh made it possible for the Alliance to participate in this conference for the first time, connecting the Alliance with nature enthusiasts from across Illinois and beyond.
  • Book Signing: Brian O’Neill and Eileen Ryan welcomed and seated guests at a book signing with Great Lakes author Dan Egan.
  • National Biodiversity Teach-In: Sara Singh gave an online presentation to students across the country about plastic pollution in the Great Lakes.
  • Zoos and a Museum: Novem Cheng, Jenna Engberts, and Devin Wilson engaged families in Great Lakes activities at the Buffalo Zoo, the Detroit Zoo, and the Cleveland Museum of Natural History.

“Ambassadors’ passion for the Great Lakes is contagious,” said Reda. “Every time Ambassadors go out, we get more people joining our email list, more people joining Adopt-a-Beach, more people saying they want to get involved. I’m honored to work with our Ambassadors. They inspire me every day!”

Become an Ambassador

Are you passionate about protecting the Great Lakes and the people that rely on them? If so, consider becoming a volunteer Alliance Ambassador!

Learn More

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Current outreach efforts focused on flood resilience, water quality enhancement and conservation

Wisconsin Sea Grant has provided Great Lakes research, education and outreach in the state since 1968 and in that time funded 91 Green Bay-focused research projects, investing more than $8.8 million. Some of the research was conducted by University of Wisconsin-Green Bay-based scientists. Other projects were undertaken by researchers from Lawrence University, St. Norbert College and University of Wisconsin schools based in Milwaukee, Madison and Stevens Point who came to the Lower Fox River-Green Bay.

In 1978, Sea Grant sited a field office in the culturally, recreationally and economically important Green Bay watershed. During a news event today, Sea Grant explored past research on topics such as contaminants, the Lake Michigan food web and water quality. It also reflected on its alignment with the Cofrin Center for Biodiversity at the University of Wisconsin-Green Bay, using that as a base from which to respond to local needs, which currently are centered on assisting communities in building flood resilience, enhancing water quality and fostering conservation of natural resources.

Speakers came from Sea Grant, and others who made comments were Green Bay Mayor Eric Genrich; Erin Giese, interim director of the Cofrin Center; and Nicole Van Helden, director of land conservation with The Nature Conservancy. Each speaker highlighted the value of collaborating to fulfill a commitment to what has been termed the world’s largest freshwater estuary, with the city of Green Bay sitting at its head.

At the Jack Day Environmental Educational Center at the mouth of the Fox River with the shining waters of Lake Michigan behind him, Sea Grant Director Jim Hurley said, “For more than 50 years, Sea Grant has embraced and activated a model of strong science to underpin decisions that serve the people of Green Bay and surrounding areas.” He continued, “We also look to the future when that kind of research investment will continue, along with the important science outreach our specialist based at UW-Green Bay, Julia Noordyk, provides on water quality and coastal community issues.”

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Green Bay Eric Genrich is working with Sea Grant staff on addressing flooding issues in the East River watershed. Photo credit: city of Green Bay

 “The city of Green Bay has benefitted tremendously from the close partnership that exists between city staff and UW Sea Grant,” said Mayor Genrich. “We’ve collaborated deeply on efforts to prevent flooding and develop neighborhood resiliency within the East River watershed, which is vitally important work to improve the quality of our natural resources and strengthen our community.”

Giese said, “We are excited to celebrate Sea Grant’s huge conservation successes over the years and are grateful to partner with them at Wequiock Creek Natural Area as we bring Indigenous voices back to the land. We are privileged to coordinate an annual tobacco blessing with Sea Grant and UW-Green Bay’s First Nations Studies.”

“We are so fortunate to have Wisconsin Sea Grant working in northeast Wisconsin,” said Van Helden. “They are an essential partner with local presence, expertise in both social and environmental science and an ability to make lasting, positive change. Our work together in the East River watershed is increasing local flood resiliency. Sea Grant staff member Julia Noordyk helped design the ongoing project and two key ingredients were, first, listening to the needs of the flood-impacted communities, then, creating knowledge-sharing opportunities to find flood solutions together.”

The event was also a part of the celebration of the University of Wisconsin-Madison’s 175th anniversary. Sea Grant is a program of the University of Wisconsin System, with its headquarters on the flagship campus. Sea Grant also has field offices at the UW-Green Bay, Manitowoc Campus, UW-Milwaukee and UW-Superior.

 

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PFAS News Roundup: At-home blood test developed to detect PFAS earlier

PFAS, short for per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances, are a group of widespread man-made chemicals that don’t break down in the environment or the human body and have been flagged as a major contaminant in sources of water across the country.

Keep up with PFAS-related developments in the Great Lakes area.

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Wild Ones Fox Valley Area chapter has a new scholarship for college students to take courses as part of the Wisconsin Native Plant Certification program! Apply by June 2nd 2023!

If you are enrolled in any college program related to natural resources, you are qualified to get 75% off course fees for one year. Complete the application form by June 2nd. Discounts will run for one year from from July 1 to June 30.

The Wild Ones Fox Valley Area chapter offers a 50-hour certificate in Wisconsin native plants. Participants gain knowledge and skills in botany, ecology, conservation, and uses of native flora in Wisconsin. The program includes both classroom education and hands-on application. Classes are held evenings and weekends. It’s a great opportunity to connect with other native plant enthusiasts and benefits home gardeners, students, landscapers, teachers, and professionals.

A limited number of scholarships are available to college students majoring in programs related to conservation.

The scholarship is for 75% off all classes for one full year.

Email foxvalleywildones@gmail.com for more information.

Check out the Wild Ones Fox Valley Chapter Website by clicking here!

Winnebago Waterways is a Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance recovery initiative. Contact us at wwinfo@fwwa.org

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With lawsuits stalled in Michigan, Nessel seeks Line 5 shutdown in Wisconsin

By Kelly House, Bridge Michigan

The Great Lakes News Collaborative includes Bridge Michigan; Circle of Blue; Great Lakes Now at Detroit Public Television; and Michigan Radio, Michigan’s NPR News Leader; who work together to bring audiences news and information about the impact of climate change, pollution, and aging infrastructure on the Great Lakes and drinking water.

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More than 100 people drowned in the Great Lakes in 2022, according to the Great Lakes Surf Rescue Project. At the Milwaukee Community Sailing Center, kids and parents learn about life jackets, rescue rings and more so that every memory made on the water can be a good one. Read the full story by WITI-TV – Milwaukee, WI.

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U.S. Rep. Brian Higgins has announced $480,000 will go to Buffalo Niagara Waterkeeper. The funds will be used for programs and efforts to keep and protect Lake Erie’s shoreline and water quality. Read the full story by WGRZ-TV – Buffalo, NY.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-buffalo-niagara-waterkeeper

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River connectivity and biodiversity are the focus of Michigan’s share of a federal grant-making program call “America the Beautiful.” Michigan will use the influx of federal dollars to help pay for removal of 27 dams or other stream barriers to restore natural pathways for native fish and other aquatic species in 14 counties. Read the full story by MLive.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-river-restoration

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Lake Superior’s water level rose significantly last month, and continues a larger than average rise this month. There is a scenario that could put Lake Superior very near a record water level sometime this summer. Read the full story by MLive.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-lake-superior-water-level

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A current loophole in the Coal Combustion Residuals Rule allows waste created before 2015 to remain untouched. A proposed rule change could force a Michigan City power plant to clean up tons of toxic ash along Lake Michigan. Read the full story by WSBT-TV – South Bend, IN.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-ash-cleanup

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According to the U.S. Coast Guard in Alexandria Bay, recent high waters and spring snowmelt, large pieces of debris, such as trees and floating docks have been spotted in the area. Cold water poses additional danger as temperatures in the St. Lawrence have only warmed to 50 degrees Fahrenheit. Read the full story by WWTI-TV – Watertown, NY.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-st-lawrence-river

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Folks are gearing up for the Magic Smelt Puppet Troupe’s 11th annual Run, Smelt, Run! Parade and Party on May 28, which honors the end of winter and the spawning season of the small, silver smelt that swim in Lake Superior. Read the full story by the Duluth News Tribune.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-smelt-run

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New York State Department of Environmental Conservation (DEC) Bureau of Fisheries Chief, Lake Ontario Unit Leader, and respective regional fisheries managers will hold two upcoming public meetings in Rochester and Mexico, New York to discuss the current state of the Lake Ontario sport fisheries and take questions on a wide array of management actions and research taking place on the lake and tributaries. Read the full story by Oswego County Today.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230522-dec

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...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY HAS BEEN CANCELLED... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has cancelled the Air Quality Advisory for Particulates. Concentrations of particulates have decreased, therefore the Air Quality Advisory has been cancelled. For more information on current air quality, please see:

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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U.S. District Judge William Conley said May 18 he is unlikely to force Enbridge to shut down Line 5 in northern Wisconsin, despite arguments from the Bad River Band of Lake Superior Chippewa that the line is at immediate risk of being exposed by erosion and rupturing on reservation land. Read the full story by The Associated Press. 

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-judge-pipeline-decision

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The M/V Mark W. Barker, a 639-foot Great Lakes freighter, was carrying 21,000 tons of salt and headed for Milwaukee when it got stuck for more than four hours in the Detroit River on Wednesday after running aground just feet from the Belle Isle shoreline. Read the full story by The Detroit News.   

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-freighter-grounded

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Recent fluctuations in temperature in the Great Lakes can result in stronger thunderstorms, adjustments in our agriculture, and changes to our fishing industry. The warmer water temperatures have resulted in greater biological activity, providing the fish with more food to eat and creating ideal fishing conditions. Read the full story by WXMI-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-fishing-impacts

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The historic S.S. Badger, the last coal-powered passenger steamer operating in the United States, set sail for its first voyage of the 2023 season today. The car ferry offers cross-lake service between Ludington, Michigan, and Manitowoc, Wisconsin, from May to October. Read the full story by MLive.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-ferry-voyage

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Michigan Attorney General Dana Nessel has weighed in on a Wisconsin federal court dispute over a portion of Enbridge’s Line 5, backing the pursuit by the Bad River Band of the Lake Superior Tribe of Chippewa Indians of the Bad River Reservation for an emergency shutdown of the pipeline. Nessel filed an amicus brief in support of the effort on Wednesday. Read the full story by The Detroit News.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-pipeline-brief

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Ice coverage over Lake Michigan was below average this past year, meaning it experienced less ice and warmer lake temperatures. Taking the 5-season average of the highest ice coverage from 1989 to 1993 and the lowest ice coverage from 2003 to 2007, we can draw a pretty strong conclusion that less ice coverage leads to more severe weather. Read the full story by WXMI-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-lake-ice

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Lake Zurich, Illinois, leaders this week approved an “engagement proposal” with the Central Lake County Joint Action Water Agency, committing the village to partner with the agency that connects municipalities to Lake Michigan water. Read the full story by the Daily Herald.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-drinking-water-partnership

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President Joe Biden’s administration took the first step Thursday toward designating the Pennsylvania-owned section of Lake Erie as the state’s first national marine sanctuary. The designation would apply to an approximately 740-square-mile area of water off Pennsylvania’s 75 mile-long shoreline and would attract federal funding to help find and preserve shipwrecks in the lake and boost education and outreach around the area’s history. Read the full story by The Associated Press.  

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The River Institute has been recognized with the John R (Jack) Vallentyne Award, presented by the International Association of Great Lakes Research (IAGLR) Board of Directors. It was chosen for its valuable education and outreach efforts that engage and excite researchers, communities, and educators about many aspects of the St. Lawrence River and the Great Lakes. Read the full story by Seaway News. 

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230519-iaglr-award

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International marine conservation nonprofit Mission Blue has named the Great Lakes the first and only freshwater Hope Spot – special places across the globe, championed by local organizations and conservationists, that are scientifically recognized as critical to the health of the ocean. Championing the nomination and application effort was Chicago’s John G. Shedd Aquarium with support from more than 24 Great Lakes organizations across the region. Read the full story by the Chicago Star.  

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20230517-hope-spot-recognition

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Nibi Chronicles: Restoring what was lost in translation, one place name at a time

Editor’s Note: “Nibi Chronicles,” a monthly Great Lakes Now feature, is written by Staci Lola Drouillard. A direct descendant of the Grand Portage Band of Ojibwe, she lives and works in Grand Marais on Minnesota’s North Shore of Lake Superior. Her two books “Walking the Old Road: A People’s History of Chippewa City and the Grand Marais Anishinaabe” and “Seven Aunts” were published 2019 and 2022, and she is at work on a children’s story.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FOR THE FOX VALLEY AND LAKESHORE COUNTIES... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for fine particulate matter which will remain in effect until midnight. This advisory affects people living in the following counties: Brown, Calumet, Door, Kewaunee, Manitowoc,

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI126648E76CE0.AirQualityAlert.126648F61150WI.GRBAQAGRB.825d54c23fb59a443c21299d9db4c5d2

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...AIR QUALITY ADVISORY FRIDAY... The Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources has issued an Air Quality Advisory for fine particulate matter which will remain in effect for all of Friday. This advisory affects people living in central, north central and northeast Wisconsin. Smoke originating from wildfires in Canada will move into the

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Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

Current Watches, Warnings and Advisories for Brown (WIC009) Wisconsin Issued by the National Weather Service

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