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Latest Daily News
Robotic beach cleaner deployed to tackle Great Lakes plastic pollution
A robotic beach cleaning device has been procured to remove plastic waste along Lake Michigan beaches and inland lake beaches in Michigan. Currently, 26 beaches are slated to benefit from the robot’s services. Read the full story by the Petoskey News-Review.
Finding creative new ways to manage invasive cattails
Invasive cattails dominate about 14% of all Great Lakes coastal wetlands. Researchers and land managers are developing creative ways to deal with invasive cattails in hopes of restoring and protecting the health of the wetlands, but it’s not an easy task. Read the full story by Great Lakes Now.
‘Crazy time’ — UWindsor joins Canadian fight against freshwater threats
To fight back against threats to freshwater ecosystems, the University of Windsor (UWindsor) has joined a national research partnership, the Global Water Futures Observatories. An existing partnership of several Ontario universities has joined forces with it to go after increased funding. Read the full story by the Windsor Star.
Over 10 tons of marine debris removed for Lake Superior
More than 200 miles of Michigan’s Lake Superior shoreline recently benefited from a group effort that removed more than 10 tons of debris from the shoreline through coastal cleanups, beach hikes, and diving events. Read the full story by The Newberry News.
This city with Lake Michigan beaches makes bringing lifeguards back a top priority
The City Council in South Haven, Michigan, has prioritized bringing a new lifeguard program to its Lake Michigan beaches, along with other efforts to increase beach safety, highlighting the effort as one of its top priorities for the coming year. Read the full story by MLive.
147-year-old lighthouse in Iosco County to reopen following renovations
After more than a year of restoration efforts, the Tawas Lighthouse in Tawas, Michigan, will shine again on May 2. The effort to restore the lighthouse was made possible by a $455,500 grant through the American Rescue Plan Act. Read the full story by the Detroit Free Press.
New cement carrier being built for Great Lakes shipping routes
A new eco-friendly cement carrier for the Great Lakes is being built in the Netherlands to replace two older cement carriers. Delivery of the vessel is expected in 2025. Read the full story by MLive.
A new St. Lawrence Seaway visitor center connects past and present
This new visitor center at the Eisenhower Lock in Massena, New York, highlights how ships move through the St. Lawrence Seaway. The ships carry billions of dollars’ worth of goods on the Seaway between the Atlantic Ocean and Great Lakes every year. Read the full story by North Country Public Radio.
Delay in dredging the St. Joseph River as Berrien County waits for permit
Dredging needs to happen on Michigan’s St. Joseph River leading into Lake Michigan but is delayed due to the county’s application for a permit. Dredging cannot occur in May and June, due to the fish spawning season, causing a time crunch. Read the full story by WSBT-TV – South Bend, IN.
Northern Michigan channel to be dredged for Beaver Island ferry, other users
The Charlevoix Harbor channel between Lake Michigan and Lake Charlevoix in Charlevoix, Michigan, will be dredged this spring to maintain the channel at a depth of 18 feet. Work will be completed by May 15. Read the full story by MLive.