Time to rebrand: Illinois DNR to rename Asian carp

ByGreat Lakes Commission 22 June 2022

This week, the Illinois Department of Natural Resources plans to introduce a new name for the invasive fish that they hope will sound more appetizing and encourage people to target the fish for consumption. Read the full story by WOOD-TV – Grand Rapids, MI.

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Kewaunee receives grant to improve moorings for historic World War II tugboat

ByGreat Lakes Commission 30 March 2022

The city of Kewaunee, Wisconsin, received a grant from the state’s Harbor Assistance Program to improve the moorings in its Harbor Park for the Tug Ludington, a World War II vessel that has been a popular tourist attraction in the city. Read the full story by the Green Bay Press Gazette. Read the full story…

Energy News Roundup: New Indiana nuclear bill, Ontario doubles down on natural gas, Minnesota company credits renewables for low rates

ByGreat Lakes Now 31 January 2022

Keep up with energy-related developments in the Great Lakes area with Great Lakes Now’s biweekly headline roundup.

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Illinois legislation focuses on increasing diversity in wind and solar projects – The State Journal-Register

Aiming to increase diversity in wind and solar jobs, a proposed measure in the Illinois General Assembly would require more transparent reporting on the level of participation of minority-owned businesses in clean energy jobs.

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North Perth launches housing action plan

ByBlackburn News 3 June 2022

The first stage is to encourage those using or seeking housing to share their stories through ‘Your Say North Perth’ on municipality’s online engagement platform.

Lake Erie to see smaller algal bloom season compared to previous years, NOAA says

ByGreat Lakes Commission 25 May 2022

Oceanographers from the National Oceanic Atmospheric Administration have released their first algal bloom forecast for Lake Erie for the upcoming season and predict a smaller bloom compared to previous years. Read the full story by WCPO-TV – Cincinnati, OH. Read the full story Tags: Daily News

Seawall near aggregate site collapsed into Detroit River, city cites ‘improper storage’

ByGreat Lakes Commission 1 December 2021

A seawall near a dock site in Detroit, Michigan, that collapsed two years ago gave way Friday, spilling an unknown amount of soil into the Detroit River, according to state environmental officials. Read the full story by The Detroit News. Read the full story Tags: Detroit, Daily News

1,000-foot freighters lining up at Soo Locks as opening day nears

ByGreat Lakes Commission 25 March 2022

Freighters have been lining up for days in anticipation of the Soo Locks opening today at 12:01 a.m. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story Tags: Daily News

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