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Officials from Michigan want to reduce phosphorus pollution going into Lake Erie, but they’re not exactly sure how or when they’ll reach their goal. At a conference this week, state government leaders, researchers, and not-for-profits outlined a strategy to lower Michigan’s share of phosphorus feeding Lake Erie. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.

 

 

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231220-phosphorus-reduction

Nichole Angell

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For outdoor recreation enthusiasts, the colder weather heralds the arrival of snow sports.

One of the more popular winter recreation sports is skiing, with over 2 million skiers visiting Michigan slopes every year, according to Pure Michigan, the state’s tourism and information agency.

The post Michigan snowsports organization promotes outdoor recreation first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Echo

Great Lakes Echo

http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/12/20/michigan-snowsports-organization-promotes-outdoor-recreation/

Guest Contributor

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In: Agriculture, andy kiefer, conservation, conservation champions, cover crops, Fox-Wolf Basin, Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, GLRI, huebner farm, in progress, Keepers of the Fox, kesler farms, land and water, low disturbance manure application, Lower Fox River, manure injection, no-till, Outagamie County, outagamie county land conservation, regenerative, seven oaks dairy, soil health, Water quality, Watershed Project

As we come to the conclusion of the Fox Farmer Conservation Champions grant, the outcomes of this initiative to promote sustainable farming practices are becoming increasingly evident. The collaboration between Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance, Outagamie County Land and Water Conservation Department (LWCD), and local producers have not only yielded successful results but have also fostered trust and a shared commitment to the journey toward enhanced soil health.

Despite the conclusion of the grant this winter, the enthusiasm among local farms remains palpable. The prospect of experimenting with new ideas and implementing previously successful strategies underscores the enduring commitment of producers to soil health practices.  And producers beyond those enrolled in the grant project are on board.    Due not in a small part to the influence of the project’s farmers, many surrounding farms are installing cover crops with and without cost-share payments. The commitment the participating farms have to soil health practices has been one of the project’s most noted successes. This commitment is shown by both expanding soil health practices on acres outside those under contract and continuing practices on acres that no longer receive cost share from this grant or others. Soil health practices are beyond the minimum requirement of cover crops and no-til and are being incorporated as part of each farm’s operation.  At first, the different practices seemed challenging or an extra step, for example buying seed or finding someone to drill in cover crop directly after harvest.  With each year, the farms were able to better manage these challenges or “extra steps.”  Now planting cover crop, for example, is almost fully incorporated into their mindsets.

A triumph of this initiative lies not only in tangible outcomes such as acres implemented but in the relationships and trust woven between farms and project staff. The willingness of producers to confront challenges head-on, coupled with their commitment to learning and adaptation

paints a vivid picture of the great work our these and other local farmers are undertaking. Thanks to funding and investments in planning resources, producers are empowered to navigate obstacles, forging a resilient path rather than abandoning sustainable practices. The harmony between producers and project staff reflects a shared dedication to the soil health journey.

As we wrap up this Great Lakes Restoration Initiative project that started back in 2019, the success stories and lessons learned from this collaborative venture resonate as a model to replicate in other grant projects. The commitment to innovation and adaptability by the producers and the strong relationships established between producers and project staff have demonstrated the need for conservation staff to support producers in adopting soil health practices. With each growing season, agricultural conservation work across the basin shows that by sowing the seeds of collaboration and sustainability, the harvest reaped is one of resilience, prosperity, and environmental stewardship.

These efforts are possible through a GLRI grant focused on:

  • Continuing to build on conservation momentum in the Plum and Kankapot subwatersheds by providing support to producers by Outagamie County Land Conservation Department staff
  • Working with Conservation Champions to overcome the hurdles of consistent implementation of cover crops, no-till, and low disturbance manure injection and
  • Tracking successes and challenges and communicating best practices to other local producers

Questions? Want to learn more? Contact the Lower Fox River Watershed Program Director, Katie Woodrow, at katie@fwwa.org

Questions? Contact us:

Basin Agriculture Coordinator: Justin Loehrke, 920.841-6938 or justin@fwwwa.org

Climate Smart Agriculture Project Manager: Katie Woodrow, 920.915.5767 or katie@fwwa.org

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Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

https://fwwa.org/2023/12/19/fox-farmers-wraps-up/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=fox-farmers-wraps-up

Katie Woodrow

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PFAS experts gather to address growing chemical crisis

In light of the ongoing PFAS crisis, stricter groundwater regulations were part of a Michigan statewide effort to protect resident’s health and improve water quality. This was before 3M corporation sued the state to invalidate these new rules. 3M prevailed in the lower courts and the state is currently awaiting a decision for an appeal filed with the Michigan Supreme Court.

Read Now at Great Lakes Now.

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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/12/pfas-experts-gather-address-growing-crisis/

Kathy Johnson

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In: Algae Blooms, algal blooms, Charles Stewart Mott Foundation Partnership, Collaboration, Feature Homepage, lake erie, Latest News, Michigan, News, Water Quality and Restoration Efforts
Can Michigan reduce phosphorus pollution getting into Lake Erie by 40 percent?

By Lester Graham, Michigan Radio

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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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/12/can-michigan-reduce-phosphorus-pollution-getting-into-lake-erie-by-40-percent/

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Flooding drives millions to move as climate migration patterns emerge

By Michael Phillis and Camille Fassett, Associated Press

ST. LOUIS (AP) — Flooding is driving millions of people to move out of their homes, limiting growth in some prospering communities and accelerating the decline of others, according to a new study that details how climate change and flooding are transforming where Americans live.

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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/12/ap-flooding-drives-millions-to-move-climate-migration-patterns-emerge/

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In: Adam Bechle, Anne Moser, coastal erosion, Ginny Carlton, green breakwall, Liz Sutton, Max Morgan, nature-based design, R/V Neeskay, shipboard science workshop 2023, University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee

The calendar will soon flip to 2024. Our staff members are ready to tackle new projects in the coming months. Before they move more deeply into the new year, however, some staff members took a moment to retain the glow of their favorite 2023 project. Adam Bechle shared his thoughts. He’s our coastal engineering outreach specialist.

My favorite project for 2023 was helping organize a shipboard science workshop for educators in Milwaukee. Wisconsin Sea Grant’s Anne Moser and Ginny Carlton organized this annual professional learning opportunity through the Center for Great Lakes Literacy. This year, I was invited along to help bring a coastal engineering focus to the workshop.

The centerpiece of this workshop was two days aboard the R/V Neeskay, the research vessel of the UW-Milwaukee School of Freshwater Science. The Neeskay was an excellent platform from which to explore the coastal processes and engineering that shape Milwaukee’s lakefront.

Our itinerary was planned in close collaboration with the Neeskay’s Captain Max Morgan and the SFS’s Manager of Outreach Programs Liz Sutton. Our journey took us through three unique environments: the inner harbor, outer harbor and open Lake Michigan.

Adam Bechle instructs educators during the Shipboard Science Workshop in 2023. Image credit: Anne Moser

At each location, participants measured water quality, temperature and lake-bottom sediments. These observations helped us understand how waves, currents and other processes impact the three environments. We also got to see underwater video of the different habitats along the lakefront, which have been mapped on UW-Milwaukee’s Harbor Maps. This included a look at the species that inhabit Milwaukee’s “green breakwall,” which was designed to provide aquatic habitat benefits.

Back on land, we introduced the educators to a hands-on wave tank activity to take back home to their learners. In this activity, learners use a simple wave tank to explore how a sand beach responds to different waves and water levels. Learners then get to design, build and test a coastal structure to slow erosion. Using what they learned, several participants took a nature-based approach to their design.

This project was full of good things: A cohort of enthusiastic educators to work with; productive collaboration with great partners; two days of beautiful weather on Lake Michigan. I learned a lot about Milwaukee’s lakefront and left feeling energized about future work.

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Blog | Wisconsin Sea Grant

Blog | Wisconsin Sea Grant

https://www.seagrant.wisc.edu/blog/shipboard-science-workshop-earns-favorite-project-status/

Adam Bechle

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High phosphorus levels can drive overgrowth of algae and plants, depleting oxygen and causing harmful algal blooms, fish mortality and habitat loss. A USGS study examined phosphorus-containing products used extensively at airports that experience freezing conditions.

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Upper Midwest Water Science Center

Upper Midwest Water Science Center

https://www.usgs.gov/news/state-news-release/popular-ice-control-products-used-airports-can-increase-phosphorus-nearby?utm_source=comms&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=news

aweill@usgs.gov

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Joint statement from the Alliance for the Great Lakes and the National Wildlife Federation regarding the Environmental Protection Agency’s proposed rulemaking under the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act.

Chicago, IL (December 18, 2023) – Today, a broad coalition of groups submitted comments to EPA limited to the most recently proposed supplemental regulatory options that EPA is considering, as well as comments on the rationale that EPA has put forward regarding its supplemental regulatory options and continuance of proposals from its 2020 proposed rule.

In 2018, Congress enacted the Vessel Incidental Discharge Act of 2018 (VIDA) and directed the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to establish national standards for vessel discharges, such as ballast water. The purpose of the statute is to protect the natural environment and the surrounding communities and economies from the introduction of aquatic invasive species or harmful pathogens that might be released or transported from vessels.  In October 2020, EPA released its proposed draft VIDA rules, which we, and many others, found to be severely deficient in that they did not protect the environment and arbitrarily excluded “Lakers” (vessels that do not leave the Great Lakes) from regulation.

EPA proposes to create a new regulatory subcategory for “New Lakers” and is considering imposing a regulatory requirement for “New Lakers” to install, operate, and maintain ballast water management systems to reduce the level of discharges of harmful aquatic organisms into the Great Lakes.  New Lakers are rarely built. The Mark W. Barker Laker was launched in 2022, and it was the first Laker built and launched in more than 35 years. EPA proposes to continue to exempt existing Lakers that can spread invasive species throughout the Great Lakes.

“Exempting any Lakers is the wrong approach to combat invasive species. The shipping industry has asked repeatedly for many years for uniform regulations for ballast water across the United States and that they be harmonized with Canada. What EPA is proposing is contrary to that demand. Exempting existing Lakers carves out this class of ship from regulation and puts the Great Lakes at risk. Most important, it fails to live up to our obligation to prevent new damage from the invasive species that have already cost the Great Lakes, and the people that rely on them, so much.” – Molly M. Flanagan, Chief Operating Officer and Vice President for Programs at the Alliance for the Great Lakes.

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News - Alliance for the Great Lakes

News - Alliance for the Great Lakes

https://greatlakes.org/2023/12/statement-on-epa-ballast-rule/

Michelle Farley

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I Speak for the Fish: ‘Twas the night before Fishmas

I Speak for the Fish is a monthly column written by Great Lakes Now Contributor Kathy Johnson, coming out the third Monday of each month. Publishing the author’s views and assertions does not represent endorsement by Great Lakes Now or Detroit Public Television. 

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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/12/i-speak-for-the-fish-twas-the-night-before-fishmas/

Kathy Johnson

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The Great Lakes may contain 84% of North America’s fresh surface water, but experts caution against thinking about dipping into them as a thirsty continent’s salvation from drought as the climate warms. Read the full story by the Detroit News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-diversions

Beth Wanamaker

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The U.S. Brig Niagara, based in Erie, Pa., will get maintenance and upgrade work in the coming year in preparation for sailing Pennsylvania’s northwest coast in 2026 when the United States and the Commonwealth celebrate the nation’s 250th anniversary. Read the full story by the Patriot News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-niagara

Beth Wanamaker

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The Peoria, a cargo ship that ended up returning to the scene of its accident, and sinking yet again, is the most recent shipwreck in Door County, Wisconsin to be recognized and protected by the state. Read the full story by the Green Bay Press Gazette.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-the-peoria

Theresa Gruninger

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is seeking landowners in the Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay watersheds willing to add wetlands to their property. The DNR is hosting a webinar on Friday, Jan. 12 to talk with property owners interested in helping restore wetlands. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-wetland-restoration

Theresa Gruninger

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Ice-covered lakes are used for recreation during the winter. No matter whether large or small, many waterways are experiencing ice coverage that is below normal. The Great Lakes usually have around 3% ice coverage in mid-December, but data from NOAA indicates coverage is just above 0% this year. Read the full story by FOX Weather.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-thin-ice

Theresa Gruninger

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Lifeguards at Presque Isle, Pennsylvania play a crucial role in making sure people can enjoy the park without harm but staffing those beaches has been difficult. The Lifeguard Association at Presque Isle, they’ve been doing everything they can to stay competitive with those other organizations and offer a unique experience. Read the full story by WJET-TV – Erie, PA.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-presque-isle-lifeguards

Theresa Gruninger

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The United States Environmental Protection Agency recently approved the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources Northeast Lakeshore Total Maximum Daily Loads for Total Phosphorus and Total Suspended Solids study. The study will investigate ways to reduce the amount of nutrients entering waters within the Lake Michigan watershed. Read the full story by the Door County Pulse.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-tc-phosphorus

Theresa Gruninger

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TC Energy has an ambitious plan for Georgian Bay: to draw water up through a clay escarpment, store it in a reservoir, then send it down back into the bay past underwater turbines to create power for southern Ontario when it’s needed. To make this happen, the Calgary-based oil and gas behemoth wants the greenlight from multiple groups, including the Saugeen Ojibway Nation. Read the full story by The Narwhal.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-tc-energy

Theresa Gruninger

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Ohio Gov. Mike DeWine plans to include the health of the state’s large rivers in the ongoing H2Ohio program aimed at water efforts. The H2Ohio program will expand to research PFAS contamination, remove eroding dams, conserve forest buffers and more. Read the full story by the Cleburne Times-Review.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-h2ohio

Theresa Gruninger

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An annual survey by New York’s Thousand Islands International Tourism Council shows that nearly 80% of tourism operators were either satisfied or pleased with the 2023 tourist season, a large increase from how operators felt in 2020.  Read the full story by the Watertown Daily Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231218-thousand-islands-tourism

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...SNOW SHOWERS COULD MAKE FOR SLIPPERY ROADS AND SIDEWALKS THIS MORNING... An upper level disturbance was producing snow showers this morning. While snow accumulations will be minimal in most places, the snow showers could make roads and sidewalks slick. Use caution is you will be traveling this morning. The snow showers should end by noon.

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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

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI126672921B30.SpecialWeatherStatement.126672926180WI.GRBSPSGRB.3b84abab2a0e5f76f50745403b6c3daf

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With holiday travel approaching, the Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is urging dog owners to be aware of a “mystery illness” that is sweeping the nation.

The illness affects dogs’ respiratory systems, causing an unusual increase in coughing, sneezing, loss of appetite, eye and nasal discharge, fever and lethargy.

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Great Lakes Echo

http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/12/18/caution-urged-for-holiday-travel-with-dogs-due-to-virus/

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...MODERATE TO BRIEFLY HEAVY SNOW SHOWERS EARLY THIS MORNING... A strong upper level disturbance will produce quick moving snow showers across portions of central, east-central and north- central WI early this morning. While snow accumulations should be an inch or less in most places, visibilities under 1 mile, wind gusts up to 35 mph, and rapid snow accumulation on roads is

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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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...SNOW SHOWERS COULD MAKE FOR HAZARDOUS TRAVEL TONIGHT... A strong upper level disturbance will produce snow showers tonight. They will begin by late evening in central and northcentral Wisconsin, and after midnight across the eastern part of the state. While snow accumulations should be an inch or less in most places, the snow showers could be briefly heavy, making roads and sidewalks slippery. Gusty

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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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...WIDESPREAD FOG, LOCALLY DENSE, WILL CONTINUE ACROSS NORTHEAST WISCONSIN... Widespread fog will continue early this morning. Locally dense fog, with visibilities under one half mile, is expected at times. Motorists should be prepared for poor visibilities while traveling. Remember to turn on your low-beam headlights and allow

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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

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1266728210F0.SpecialWeatherStatement.126672828EB8WI.GRBSPSGRB.3b77a733acfe35fc01f412b80021d336

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...AREAS OF DENSE FOG EXPECTED ACROSS NORTHEAST WISCONSIN TONIGHT... Areas of dense fog, with visibilities of one half of a mile or less, is expected across northeast Wisconsin overnight. Motorists traveling across the region overnight can expect rapidly changing and poor visibilities at times. Remember to turn

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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

https://alerts.weather.gov/cap/wwacapget.php?x=WI1266728137C0.SpecialWeatherStatement.126672820DD0WI.GRBSPSGRB.3b77a733acfe35fc01f412b80021d336

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2024 Farmer Roundtables

Registration & Sponsorship

A Little About the Keynote Duo

John Koepke is a 5th generation dairy farmer from Waukesha County, WI. He has implemented regenerative agricultural practices throughout his operation. John is committed to protecting the land and the environment. Amber Radatz works for the Discovery Farms Program, a part of UW-Extension. Her background is in manure and nutrient management.

Schedule of Events

9:30am– Registration and Welcome

10:00am– Keynote Speech: Amber Radatz & John Koepke

11:30am– Lunch

12:30pm– Farmer Panel

1:30pm- Lightning Talks and Roundtable Discussion

3:00pm– Happy Hour

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This event is being organized and hosted by the Winnebago Waterways and Low Fox River Agriculture Outreach Workgroups. This is a collaborative initiative by multiple conservation partners and farmers working to increase farmer adoption of regenerative agriculture practices in the Fox-Wolf Basin.

The post 2024 Winnebago Waterways and Lower Fox River Farmer Roundtables appeared first on Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance.

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Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

Fox-Wolf Watershed Alliance

https://fwwa.org/2023/12/15/2024farmerroundtable/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=2024farmerroundtable

Tim Burns

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Michigan farm czar: Our fight against Lake Erie pollution isn’t working

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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Great Lakes Now

Great Lakes Now

https://www.greatlakesnow.org/2023/12/michigan-farm-czar-our-fight-against-lake-erie-pollution-isnt-working/

Bridge Michigan

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Researchers documented two baby lake sturgeon in the Grand River in 2022, indicating that the species is successfully reproducing in that river. During the 2023 research season, the team documented an additional 15 sturgeon in the river. Read the full story by Michigan Radio.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-lakesturgeon-grandriver

Hannah Reynolds

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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is investing $4 million to advance wetland restoration and reduce harmful algal blooms in both Lake Erie and Saginaw Bay watersheds to improve drinking water and wildlife habitat. Read the full story by WXYZ-TV – Detroit, MI.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-dnr-michiganwetlands-investment-habs

Hannah Reynolds

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Wisconsin archaeologists are crediting a man and his daughter with discovering the remains of what could be George L. Newman, which sank more than 150 years ago. Read the full story by the Associated Press.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-lakemichigan-sonar-shipwreck

Hannah Reynolds

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The EPA has chosen the Great Lakes Community Conservation Corps (GLCCC) to receive a grant to recruit and train workers for community revitalization projects, including multiple green infrastructure initiatives and monitoring PFAS contaminants. Read the full story by the Journal Times.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-greatlakes-communitycorps-epa-grant

Hannah Reynolds

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In a crucial step toward reintroducing Arctic grayling to Michigan waters, 2,000 young, healthy fish were stocked in three Michigan lakes last month. The initiative has been underway since the Little River Band of Ottawa Indians and the Michigan Department of Natural Resources partnered to reintroduce the “iconic” species to Michigan waters in 2015. Read the full story by the Manistee News Advocate.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-michigan-cherishedsalmon

Hannah Reynolds

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The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers recently awarded a contract for the dredging of Erie’s harbor in 2024. The Corps’ Buffalo District awarded the $682,000 contract to Michigan-based Ryba Marine Construction Co. on Dec. 6 for the work on the federal navigation channel in Erie Harbor. Read the full story by the Erie Times-News.

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-us-armycorp-erieharbor-dredging

Hannah Reynolds

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Since 1964, the Niagara River of Lake Erie has installed an ice boom for each winter. The New York Power Authority could install the ice boom as-early-as December 16 for the 2023-2024 ice season. When it is installed, the ice boom will be near the outlet of Lake Erie where crews plan to reduce the amount of ice entering the Niagara River. The boom helps to strengthen the formation of a naturally made ice arch. Read the full story by WGRZ-TV – Buffalo, NY. 

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-lakeerie-iceboom

Hannah Reynolds

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In July 2010, one of the largest U.S. inland oil spills struck Michigan’s Kalamazoo River. The U.S. Environmental Protection Agency estimated the spill was upwards of 4.5 million gallons. As part of a wildlife rescue, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources and the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Services relocated more than 700 northern map turtles to similar habitats along the Kalamazoo River. Over a decade later and researchers are learning just how far map turtles will move in response to environmental disasters. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo. 

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Great Lakes Commission

Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20231215-turtles-slowandsteady-race

Hannah Reynolds

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The turtles had a long journey ahead.

They fought for 45 miles against the strong Kalamazoo River current. They left the river and walked up and over a dam blocking their path.

The post Slow and steady wins the race, even one that takes 10 years to move 45 miles first appeared on Great Lakes Echo.

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Great Lakes Echo

Great Lakes Echo

http://greatlakesecho.org/2023/12/15/slow-and-steady-wins-the-race-even-one-that-takes-10-years-to-move-45-miles/

Reese Carlson

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In: Climate change in the Great Lakes, Drinking Water, Drinking water affordability, Environmental Justice, Lead service lines, Plastic pollution in the Great Lakes

Note: This blog was written by Vice President of Policy and Strategic Engagement Crystal M.C. Davis.

Attending the COP28 UN Climate Change Conference in Dubai was an incredible experience, one that I was fortunate to be a part of thanks to the Black Environmental Leaders Association (BEL). As a founding member and board member, it was amazing to see how the organization’s support brought our mission to a global stage, showing just how far our collective efforts in environmental advocacy can reach.

Celebrating the Role of Black Environmental Leaders

Our delegation’s presence at COP28 was a testament to the organization’s commitment to environmental advocacy and its impact on a global scale. I was privileged to represent not only the Alliance for the Great Lakes but also the voices and perspectives that BEL leaders bring to the forefront of environmental justice.

Global and Local Interplay: Understanding Our Collective Impact

At COP28, the interconnectedness of local and global environmental efforts became increasingly clear. The insights I gained there have deepened my understanding of how our regional work across states and cities aligns with national and global environmental initiatives. It’s evident now more than ever that our individual efforts have profound global implications. This revelation was a recurring theme throughout the conference, emphasizing the significant impact of water stewardship and innovation on a global scale. COP28 was not just about global dialogues; it was about finding local relevance in these discussions. The insights gained from the conference will be instrumental in shaping our approach to water and climate issues in the Great Lakes region. The shared knowledge and strategies from the global stage will help us develop more effective local solutions.

Water Stewardship: An Economic Imperative

The conference illuminated an essential truth: water stewardship and innovation are not only environmental responsibilities but also make sound economic sense. This alignment of environmental, racial, health, and economic justice was a key focus, with several sessions exploring the financial aspects of climate action. The discussions at COP28 reinforced the notion that environmental conservation is intrinsically linked to broader economic strategies.

The Alliance for the Great Lakes: Bridging Justice and Environmental Action

At the Alliance for the Great Lakes, we’ve recognized the intertwined nature of environmental, racial, health, and economic justice. COP28 served to reaffirm this understanding, highlighting how environmental initiatives, especially those focused on water, are crucial in building a just and sustainable economic future. Our commitment to these principles was echoed in the global discourse at the conference, reinforcing the value and urgency of our work.

Forward with Renewed Vision

Reflecting on the experiences and lessons from COP28, I am filled with a renewed sense of purpose and clarity. As we move forward, the Alliance for the Great Lakes is more equipped than ever to play a pivotal role in fostering environmental justice and economic sustainability, both regionally and globally.

Together, we are making strides toward a future where environmental stewardship and economic progress go hand in hand.

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