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South Dundas says it’s a willing partner for North Dundas’ water needs
Increased demand due to residential and industrial growth has strained the water system in North Dundas, Ontario. One long-term solution to this problem is to connect to the water system in South Dundas, which draws water from the St. Lawrence River. Read the full story by The Morrisburg Leader.
Menomonee Falls neighborhood tests leaf mulching to save money and protect Lake Michigan
Menomonee Falls, Wisconsin, is studying a neighborhood to see how people deal with their leaves. Leaves naturally contain phosphorus and other nutrients, which are great for growing plants and your lawn, but bad for rivers, streams, and Lake Michigan. Read the full story by WTMJ-TV – Milwaukee, WI.
A “sludge dryer” is Kalamazoo’s latest proposal to address the stench from the sewer plant
In Michigan, the Kalamazoo Water Reclamation Plant emits over a ton of noxious hydrogen sulfide gas annually. The city is pursuing its latest odor-busting project — a $135 million sludge dryer. Read the full story by WMUK – Kalamazoo, MI.
A new look for Bessie? Local environmentalist gives Lake Erie mythical monster a plastic makeover
Lake Erie’s mythical monster, Bessie, was spotted Wednesday in the Cuyahoga River in Ohio. But this Bessie looked a bit different, thanks to the artistry of a plastic pollution awareness advocate. Read the full story by Ideastream Public Media.
Michigan lawmakers seek $500M to stop mussels, save Great Lakes whitefish
Michigan lawmakers hope to unveil legislation in Washington this week that would dramatically increase funding to prevent invasive mussels from wiping out whitefish in the lower Great Lakes. Read the full story by Bridge Michigan.
Data centers in Michigan: What you need to know
As data centers proliferate across the Great Lakes, driven by AI’s soaring demands, communities face a dual reality: economic growth and environmental challenges. Read the full story by Planet Detroit.
Here are Ontario’s proposed new conservation authorities
Ontario plans to merge thirty-six conservation authorities to seven to improve efficiencies for the organizations that monitor water levels and erosion, manage recreation, and teach people about the environment. Read the full story by CBC News.
Upstate NY creek stocked with ‘Great Lakes dinosaur’ in plan to restore Lake Erie population
A recent lake sturgeon stocking effort took place in the Cattaraugus Creek by the New York Department of Environmental Conservation. Read the full story by Syracuse.com.
From Lake Tawas to a wild rice camp: how manoomin is harvested by Michigan Indigenous communities
Every year as summer ends, Indigenous Michiganders head out onto lakes and rivers to collect wild rice, a staple food with cultural significance to these communities. Read the full story by WKAR-TV – East Lansing, MI.
Which Great Lake creates the most snow?
As cold air rushes over the Great Lakes in late fall and early winter, the ingredients for powerful snowstorms fall into place. Lake Erie may be the smallest of the Great Lakes, but it packs the biggest winter punch. Read the full story by WTOL-TV – Toledo, OH.