The ship broke up in a storm on Lake Huron in late November of 1966 before it could reach the protection of Thunder Bay, killing 28 of the 29 men aboard. Until recently, photos and biographies of only six of the ship’s crew hung on the museum’s walls.
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Toilet water is fouling Michigan’s water. State eyes loans to fix septics.
Nearly 30% of Michigan homes have septic systems — well above the national average of about 20%.
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Michigan Democratic lawmakers propose $5 billion plan to deal with climate change-caused flooding
Democratic lawmakers have announced a plan to fund repairs to Michigan’s aging infrastructure. They’re calling for a “bold” climate resilience plan and water infrastructure investment.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Drinking Water, Feature Detroit, Featured, Latest News, Michigan, News, Region, Water Quality, Who We Are and What We Do
Industry Woes: Water industry struggles with both competitive hiring and retiring workforce
In its search for solutions to fill open positions and replace retirees, the water industry looks to youth programs.
Posted inClimate, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Latest News, News, Research, Data and Technology, Science, Technology & Research
Climate Change Is Intensifying the Water Cycle, New IPCC Report Finds
The climate crisis will jeopardize key sources of fresh water and make extreme weather events more severe. But experts say there’s still time to prevent the worst outcomes.
Posted inCulture, Equity and Environmental Justice, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Indigenous Communities, Latest News, News, Politics
“We Can’t Have Land Back Without Water Back”
The director of Pueblo Action Alliance, an activist group, Julia Bernal is acutely aware that in arid areas like her home in the American Southwest, the fight for Indigenous rights starts with one crucial resource: water.
Posted inAbout Great Lakes Now, Featured, Fish, Birds and Animals, Industry, Lake Ontario, Latest News, News, Ontario, Region, Science, Technology & Research, Shipping and Ports, Who We Are and What We Do
Duckling Docks: Toronto installs floating docks to save drowning birds
Parts of Toronto’s harbor are lined by high dock lines intended for ships, making it impossible for ducks to climb out and rest. But a series of low, floating docks recently installed by PortsToronto should change that.
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Michigan’s soggy summer evidence of a global climate reckoning
Tens of thousands of homes were damaged when a series of severe storms hit southeast Michigan this summer. The worst of them dropped as much as seven inches into a sewer system built to drain no more than three inches in 24 hours.
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Alpena hosts annual Yngling regatta
Thunder Bay was a flurry of activity Saturday, as 15 Yngling sailboats competed in the 2021 Yngling North America Regatta in Alpena.
Posted inAlgae Blooms, Climate, Drinking Water, Fish, Birds and Animals, Great Lakes News Collaborative, Invasive Species, Latest News, News, Science, Technology & Research, Water Quality
Great Lakes in Peril: Invasives, pollution, climate change
The Great Lakes in Peril: Invasives, Pollution, and Climate Change is a production of The Environment Report. Listen to the full documentary on Michigan Radio’s website.
