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Nature Conservancy of Canada says $1.3B in federal budget is 'gamechanger' for wild spaces

Mar 02, 2018 06:30AM ● By Editor

The Big Trout Bay project between Grand Marais and Thunder Bay is an example, 'Our landscapes need our help right now more than ever': New $1.3B fund is a start says NCC director. By Cathy Alex · CBC News · Posted: Mar 01, 2018

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February 27 Board of Commissioners Meeting Highlights

Feb 28, 2018 02:25PM ● By Editor

From Cook County - February 27, 2018

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MN Pollution Control Agency seeking public comment on North Shore rivers.

Feb 28, 2018 08:28AM ● By Editor

Increasing development, altered drainage, forests and vegetation have contributed to seven impaired streams. Contact: Anne Perry Moore, 218-302-6605 - Februay 26, 2018

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High Water Levels on the Great Lakes

Feb 28, 2018 08:04AM ● By Editor

All the Great Lakes have significantly above average water levels. The high levels on rivers and the heavy snow left to melt around Lake Superior (which drains down into the other 4 Great Lakes) should make water levels rise a bit further. By Bill Steffen under Bill's Blog, Weather - WOOD-TV - February 28, 2018

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Major Canadian investments in Laker fleet.

Feb 27, 2018 09:00AM ● By Editor

A new generation of self-unloading bulkers applying Algoma’s Equinox concept is entering service on the Great Lakes and St Lawrence. By David Tinsley of The Motor Ship - February 27, 2018

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More North Shore streams under stress

Feb 27, 2018 06:27AM ● By Editor

Six more of the once-pristine streams that flow into Lake Superior along the near North Shore are officially impaired due to increased development, more erosion and too much silt in the water. By John Myers of The Duluth News Tribune on Feb. 26, 2018

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Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report

Feb 26, 2018 01:31PM ● By Editor

Read here to see the Cook County Sheriff's Weekly Report from February 19-25, 2018.

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'Perfect storm' of conditions leads to above-normal ice cover

Feb 26, 2018 09:16AM ● By Editor

With this winter's wide weather swings, it may be surprising for some to learn that the Great Lakes saw their ice cover percentage reach well above the average yearly peak. By Steve Zucker of The Petoskey News.

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Saturday-Sunday snow totals from around the Northland

Feb 25, 2018 02:16PM ● By Editor

Grand Marais and Hovland top the list. From the National Weather Service in Duluth. By Andrew Krueger of the Duluth News Tribune - February 24 2018

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Congressional action will help revive tattered national parks system

Feb 25, 2018 09:33AM ● By Editor

At Grand Portage National Monument north of Duluth, crews wage an ongoing battle with rotting pickets in a stockade erected years ago to reflect the region’s fur trading days. A backlog of repairs in five Minnesota sites alone now will cost more than $20 million; the bill nationally is in the billions. By Kevin Giles Star Tribune FEBRUARY 24, 2018

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