Closed: Great Lakes United.
An organization with an incredible history of contribution to the Great Lakes is closing. Great Lakes United, which has been active on the Great Lakes environmental front in both Canada and USA for over thirty years, issued a public statement on June 25th, 2013. Read the complete statement by clicking on the image above or here.
Analyzing channel currents near the Marquette Lake Superior shoreline – Michigan State University Extension
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Analyzing channel currents near the Marquette Lake Superior shoreline |
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(Via Lake Superior News.)
Explore Rain Garden at the Lake Superior NERR – University of Wisconsin- Superior
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(Via Lake Superior News.)
State officials say 181 acres of wetlands, Lake Superior coast on Keweenaw … – The Republic
State officials say 181 acres of wetlands, Lake Superior coast on Keweenaw … – The Republic: ”
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State officials say 181 acres of wetlands, Lake Superior coast on Keweenaw … |
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(Via Lake Superior News.)
Spring 2013 RAP Newsletter
In March of 2013 the Northshore of Lake Superior Redial Action Plan created a newsletter that featured a few of the activities going on that relate to the Thunder Bay and Nipigon Bay Area of Concern. Besides a few nice pictures the newsletter offers articles on The North Shore Steelhead Association, the Kama Creek restoration project, how Lakehead University is getting involved and much more. The PDF of the Spring newsletter can be found in the DataBase of this InfoSuperior website or by clicking here.
Binational Public Advisory Committee Meeting – June 19th
The Binational Public Advisory Council to the St. Marys River Remedial Action Plan meets at 6 p.m., June 19th in the Boardroom at Algoma University. For more information about the meeting contact Corrina Barret at 705-949-2301 ext. 3156. Go to the Binational Public Advisory Council website.
Also, participate in “Lunch on the River” — a chance to talk about environmental progress in cleaning up the St. Marys River, but even more, an excuse, to come enjoy the wonderful river. Bring your lunch to Sherman Park at noon on Friday, June 21st and join others with an interest in the river. This event is sponsored by the Binational Public Advisory Council for the St. Marys River Area of Concern.
Spirit of Lake Superior – Natural History Magazine
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(Via Lake Superior News.)
Dan Gapen Will Be In Nipigon – June 21st
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Dan Gapen Sr., originally from Nipigon’s Chalet Lodge (Gapen’s Pool) is a naturalist, fisherman, writer and fishing tackle manufacturer. He is also the TV Host of “The Old Man and Bobber Anne.” Dan will be in Nipigon preparing a documentary with Gary Lange about St. Ignace Island, the large island which forms the sourthern boundary of Nipigon Bay. Come out and meet Dan at 7 p.m. on June 21st at Chalet Lodge in Nipigon. The event is hosted by the Red Rock Indian Band and the Town of Nipigon and will provide book signing opportunities as well as prizes and give aways. There will be a silver collection. Visit the Fishing Hall of Fame, “those we honour” site for more information about Dan Gapen.
Cleanup Ordered at Marathon Mill
The Ontario Ministry of the Environment has ordered cleanup to be completed at the former pulp mill in Marathon, Ontario. The mill is situated on Peninsula Harbour, the main harbour in Marathon. Peninsula Harbour is one of 43 Great Lakes Areas of Concern, or environmental hotspots located around the Great Lakes, both in Canada and USA. The cleanup will build on previous environmental progress. A project to address Peninsula Harbour sediment contaminated with mercury and PCBs through a system of thin-layer sand and granular capping was completed last year (see pictures of a tour by Marathon residents during project implemention). The recent order by the Ontario Ministry of the Environment applies to the mill property itself. Read more in a June 10th, 2013 article in Northern Ontario Business…
New Waste Reduction Act Proposed for Ontario
Jim Bradley , Ontario Minister of the Environment, is proposing new waste reduction legislation that would:
- Make individual producers responsible for the end-of-life management of their products and packaging.
- Increase recycling in the lagging industrial, commercial and institutional sector starting with the paper and packaging waste generated there.
- Eliminate surprise “eco-fees” at the cash register by requiring “all-in-pricing”.
- Improve oversight, compliance and enforcement of waste diversion by clearly defining the roles and responsibilities of individual producers, the provincial government, municipalities and a new Waste Reduction Authority.
- Allow for greater producer funding of the Blue Box program over time.
- Foster innovation in product and packaging design.
Related: The Life of a Plastic Water Bottle (amazing slides).