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DNR hears public input on Sucker River sea lamprey barrier project
The Michigan Department of Natural Resources (DNR) is working on a possible sea lamprey barrier project in Alger County. The project would see a seasonal sea lamprey control barrier installed on the Sucker River as a joint plan between the DNR, the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service and other groups. Read the full story by WLUC-TV – Marquette, MI.
$5.6M Black River Canal repair plan hinges on townships
A proposed $5.6 million plan to repair the Black River Canal in Port Huron, Michigan, now depends on whether neighboring townships agree to help fund the project. The canal connects Lake Huron to the Black River and has long served recreational boaters and waterfront businesses. Read the full story by the Port Huron Times Herald.
New turbines to harness power of the St. Lawrence in a Canadian first
Two next-generation turbines powered by river currents are set to be lowered into the St. Lawrence Seaway off Montreal this autumn, marking the first installation of the pioneering renewable energy technology in Canada. Read the full story by Canada’s National Observer.
Despite decades of efforts, Michigan remains without a statewide septic code
Michigan lawmakers are taking yet another stab at addressing system failures across the state. Read the full story by Michigan Advance.
Ford suggests building new Toronto convention centre in Lake Ontario
Ontario Premier Doug Ford thinks a man-made island in Lake Ontario could be the spot for Toronto’s new convention centre, but the idea is already creating confusion and concern among city officials. Read the full story by Canada’s National Observer.
Ice jam causes a mess in Meaford, flood watches issued throughout region
An ice jam caused the Bighead River to spill over a retaining wall in Meaford, Ontario, on Saturday afternoon. Read the full story by the Owen Sound Sun Times.
St. Joseph Island river listed as national priority for biodiversity
Two Tree River, a small river on St. Joesph Island in Ontario, has been identified as a Key Biodiversity Area because it is the home of Canada’s northernmost population of Redside Dace, an acrobatic minnow famous for being the only fish in Canada that leaps out of the water to catch flying insects. Read the full story by SooToday.
Coast Guard to begin spring ice-breaking on St. Marys River Monday
The U.S. Coast Guard is set to begin spring ice-breaking operations on the St. Marys River Monday, as preparations ramp up for the Great Lakes commercial shipping season. Read the full story by WSMH-TV – Flint, MI.
Michigan lags US in outdoor economy growth, report says
Michigan’s outdoor recreation economy is growing, but not as fast as it is for much of the rest of the country. Read the full story by The Associated Press.
Lake Erie ice coverage drops to 70%. Will new ice form in March?
After some new ice formed over Lake Erie on Feb. 26, the U.S. National Ice Center says that the ice coverage on Lake Erie is back to 70 percent. Read the full story by the Erie-Times News.