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Before-and-after images show severity of Black Lake flooding
Snowmelt and rain have stressed dams and caused lakes to flood in northern Michigan. Before-and-after images of homes on Black Lake near Onaway provide perspectives on how the community was affected by April flooding. Read the full story by The Detroit Free Press.
Hands-on tall ship trips aim to build Great Lakes stewardship as ISEA season nears
At Inland Seas Education Association, the Great Lakes become closer to many through hands-on experience. People get to join a crew and have the opportunity to raise sails, steer a schooner, and study the quality of the water. Read the full story by WPBN-TV – Traverse City, MI.
Rare footage reveals ‘fish city’ near an Ontario nuclear plant on Lake Huron
Ahead of an Earth Day livestream, CBC News got a rare look at fish crowding near a nuclear plant on Lake Huron. Read the full story by the CBC.
Public may lose access to part of ‘magical’ Lake Michigan trail near Petoskey
The public might lose access to a portion of the Little Traverse Wheelway, potentially breaking up for good a 26-mile trail that runs from Harbor Springs to Charlevoix in Northern Michigan. A damaged portion of the trail has already been closed since 2020. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Flooding reported at dozens of monitoring stations across Quebec
Parts of Quebec were experiencing flooding Sunday, following days of heavy rainfall. As of around 5 p.m. Sunday, the Public Security Ministry was reporting 35 instances of minor and medium flooding across the province. Read the full story by the Montreal Gazette.
Lake Michigan, Lake Huron levels surging: You won’t believe the gallons of water added during this flooding
Fast-melting snowpack across Northern Michigan and days of excessive rain across the state have caused flooding issues and a 17-inch rise in lakes Michigan and Huron. Read the full story by MLive.
Why Ohio is urging Congress to renew Great Lakes funding before this critical September deadline
Ohio officials have urged Congress to reauthorize the soon-to-expire Great Lakes Restoration Initiative, describing it as a crucial tool for protecting drinking water, fighting invasive species and supporting a regional economy worth trillions. Read the full story by the Plain Dealer.
‘Absolute tank’ of a snapping turtle rescued from Lake Michigan surf after wandering shoreline for days
The 33-pound, 30(ish)-year-old snapper who is now known as Doug the Tank was lethargic and nearly unresponsive when a rescuer pulled him from a Lake Michigan beach. He is now recovering from his misadventure at the Michigan Amphibian & Reptile Sanctuary in Kalamazoo. Read the full story by MLive.
Funding cuts hamper conservation groups’ invasive species efforts
In the state of Michigan, a $1.2 million decline in grant funding to combat invasive species is challenging conservation organizations to rethink how they protect forests, waterways and communities. Read the full story by Great Lakes Echo.
National Museum of the Great Lakes to debut new exhibit on Earth Day
The National Museum of the Great Lakes is debuting a temporary exhibit focused on the environmental stories of the Great Lakes region, all in time for Earth Day. The exhibit, “Currents of Change: The Living History of the Great Lakes,” will be on display April-October of this year. Read the full story by the WTOL-TV – Toledo, OH.