by Hannah MacLeod Construction has started on the new outdoor volleyball court at Station Beach and while some are celebrating the long-awaited upgrade, for others it is a shocking sight. … Continue reading New beach feature making waves →
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Saugeen First Nation says the area is currently not allowing members of the public “due to the COVID-19 pandemic as well as seasonal erosion concerns”
Brookfield Renewable U.S. plans to construct a 2,050-foot long berm to protect its Steel Winds II facility from damage during storms along Lake Erie. Fall and winter storms have caused erosion events impacting access and causing turbine shutdowns for remediation. Read the full story by The Buffalo News. Read the full story Tags: Daily News
Nader Alrawi noticed his five daughters speaking more English than Arabic at home. The erosion of a second language inspired him to pitch an idea for a free public bookshelf, filled with Arabic books, as part of London’s neighbourhood decision making program. “My daughters speak English more than Arabic at home. I thought it’s not […]
Extreme water levels and stronger storms are not only threatening homes and beaches along Lake Michigan — they could also send toxic waste into communities and the lake, according to a new report by the Environmental Law & Policy Center. Read the full story by Indiana Public Radio. Read the full story Tags: Policy, Michigan,…
Lower lake levels offer a welcome change for communities and property owners who have been trying to keep up with erosion affecting their shorelines, but some experts are advising caution before folks get swept up in a wave of relief. Read the full story by the Record Eagle. Read the full story Tags: Daily News
Shore erosion is a natural process for lakes, but one that was made worse during high water levels. Shoreline erosion risks damaging both infrastructure and fish and wildlife habitat. Read the full story by The Petoskey News-Review. Read the full story Tags: wildlife, fish, Michigan, Daily News
The significant fluctuations in Lake Michigan’s water levels are causing shoreline damage and erosion to Chicago beaches. Listen to the full story by WTTW – Chicago, IL. Read the full story Tags: Daily News, Michigan
As Chicago battles erosion intensified by climate change on its 26 miles of public lakefront, officials are scrambling to find more money for repairs, scientists are tracking the disappearing sand and environmental groups are seeking ways to protect the fragile resource. Read the full story by The Chicago Tribune. Read the full story Tags: Daily…
Geneva-on-the-Lake, Ohio is working to preserve its Lake Erie shoreline and the village is finishing the first phase of its erosion protection project at the Township Park. Read the full story by WEWS – TV – Cleveland, OH. Read the full story Tags: Ohio, Daily News
The U.S. Army Corps of Engineers is launching a comprehensive study of the Great Lakes shoreline after securing $1.1 million to begin the long-awaited look at vulnerability to high water and erosion along the inland coast. Read the full story by MLive. Read the full story Tags: Daily News
Man-made rock armoring installed to prevent beach erosion may actually make the problem worse, according to research conducted by the Michigan Geological Survey.
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