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February 4, 2020

Photo: Lake Superior, Canadian North Shore, exact location unknown. Photo by Wyeth McCormick

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North Harbour Engagement Sessions – February 26th, 2020

A PUBLIC PRESENTATION is being held to gather community input on the sediment management options under consideration for the North Harbour Contaminated Site along the Thunder Bay North Shore. Representatives from the Thunder Bay North Harbour Working Group, and Resilient Consulting Corporation, will be presenting a revised set of options for remediating the mercury-contaminated site. Your input is important. Two …

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Thunder Bay Climate Crisis

Photo of Lake Superior by Wyeth McCormick. In 2019 Greta Thunberg hit the world by storm. People around the globe were introduced to the young Swedish climate activist who is standing up for her future. Her message and movement spread rapidly, and kids around the globe are skipping school to stand up for their future. Her message is anything, but …

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An Evening of Art - Big Lake Reflections

Mark your calendar for Wednesday, February 26th, 2020 because EcoSuperior is hosting an event called “Big Lake Reflections”. Located at the wonderful Chanterelle, it’s an event that recognizes our connection to Lake Superior through the arts. The art features many disciplines such as poetry, photography, painting, pottery, dance, and even guest speakers. Every piece is inspired by beautiful Lake Superior. …

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Lake Superior Ice Cover - Lower than Normal

As of January 21st, 2020, the ice coverage of Lake Superior was only 6%. The historic average for this time of the year is 19 percent. Last year was around average with an ice coverage of 18%. According to a scientist from the Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory, the estimated ice coverage for March will be 54% compared to the …

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GLPI – Great Lakes Protection Initiative Funding

The Government of Canada has created this initiative to address critical environmental challenges affecting the Great Lakes water quality and ecosystem health. The initiative follows commitments that have been addressed under the Canada-United States Great Lakes Water Quality Agreement Act. There are 8 priority areas for action: Working with others to protect the Great LakesRestoring Great Lakes Areas of Concerns …

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