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November 1, 2017

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Photo: Thank you Catherine Meharg

Nipigon River system, the largest river entering the Great Lakes, Ontario.

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Guardians of Gitchigumi wetlands trail at Pays Plat.

Ontario Offers Grants To $25,000

Community members of Pays Plat First Nation tour  shoreline ecosystems on the Guardians of Gitchigumi Wetlands Trail. Environmental scientist James Salter and environmental technician Debbie King led the hike. The Great Lakes Guardian Community Fund has supported efforts to protect Lake Superior wetlands, shorelines, and beaches of the Pays Plat First Nation. The Ontario Ministry of the Environment and Climate …

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Research Shows Healthy Plankton Populations - What Do You Think?

Phytoplankton? Zooplankton? What are they? Why are they so important to aquatic ecosystems? (2'23" video clip) What's Your Take? Organizations involved in Thunder Bay harbour cleanup would like to know what you think. Here's a bit of background: Plankton are important microscopic organisms that live suspended in water, forming the base of the food chain. In the late eighties, at …

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Coastal Wetlands Conservation Website

Interactive Coastal Wetlands Conservation Site

A new website assists collaboration for conservation of Great Lakes coastal wetlands. A website for detailed exploration of coastal wetlands conservation in Western Lake Erie, Saginaw Bay, and their connecting river system is now available. The site includes narrative created by the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) and New College of Florida. PROCEED DIRECTLY TO THE SITE... The site combines geospatial …

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Lake Superior

Report Highlights

Progress

A 2017 annual report highlighting efforts aimed at Lake Superior restoration and protection is now accessible at www.binational.net. The document provides information about both accomplishments and challenges, including restoration actions, environmental monitoring and outreach. 2017 Annual Report for Lake Superior The annual report is based on the Lake Superior Lakewide Action and Management Plan, or "LAMP", which was released in …

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Lake Blasts Marquette, Western Lake Superior

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dfljRPMJQks Marquette storm damage is shown in the latter part of the above 2' clip. Drownings Directly Related to Storm Two people have drowned in Lake Superior near Marquette, Michigan after a severe storm blasted western Lake Superior during the week of October 24th. Most of western Lake Superior on the U.S. side saw at least minor storm damage and …

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