Based on indicators of ecosystem health, the Great Lakes are collectively assessed as ‘fair and unchanging’ in the State of the Great Lakes 2022 Report. While progress has been made in reducing toxic chemicals and the establishment of new non-native aquatic species, significant concerns remain. Read the full story by The Manitoulin Expositor.
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