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Ontario is investing $1.5 million into a new Local Blue Economy Growth Fund aimed at protecting the Great Lakes and St. Lawrence River Basin through projects that improve water quality, reduce pollution, and strengthen climate resilience. The funding will support municipalities and First Nations communities with initiatives such as stormwater filtration systems, rain gardens, and other green infrastructure projects. Read the full story by CKNX – Wingham, ON.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260508-ontario-greatlakes-protection

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Wisconsin conservation groups and wildlife agencies are working to help the endangered Great Lakes piping plover recover by restoring sandy nesting habitats in places like Green Bay’s Cat Island and closely monitoring nests and chicks each breeding season. The efforts have helped the bird rebound in Wisconsin, with the state recording 11 nesting pairs in 2025 — one of the strongest totals in the Great Lakes region. Read the full story by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel.

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https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260508-wisconsin-pipingplover-comeback

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Federal staffing and funding delays are threatening protections for endangered Great Lakes piping plovers in Michigan as the birds return to nest along Lake Michigan shorelines this spring. Conservation groups warn that postponed seasonal hiring and support could leave nests and chicks more vulnerable to predators, human disturbance, and habitat loss during the critical breeding season. Read the full story by MLive.

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Great Lakes Commission

https://www.glc.org/dailynews/20260508-greatlakes-pipingplovers-nesting-michigan

Hannah Reynolds