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LAKE SUPERIOR FILM
ONLY AVAILABLE EARTH DAY

These guys paddled round the entire lake, out to and around Michipicoten Island, the Slate Islands and Isle Royale. A truly gargantuan Lake Superior paddle. Some of you may have met them on the lake.

The World Premiere of their film was to take place today in Marquette, Michigan but the Covid 19 situation has made this impossible. Instead, for Earth Day, you can check out the film documenting their adventure online:

-1' 32" Trailer: https://youtu.be/_vj_WXkhggA
-1 hr. 32' Full Film: https://www.fourthewater.com
-Article and Podcast: http://infosuperior.com/blog/2018/08/01/four-the-water/
-Four the Water Website: https://www.fourthewater.com

BRITISH NEWSPAPER FEATURES
GREAT LAKES SHIPWRECKS

A popular British Newspaper, "The Daily Mail," recently featured some excellent pics of Great Lakes shipwrecks. In addition to the photos, the article provides a bit of "copy," providing background info.

The copy is definitely aimed at a UK audience who may not be as familiar with the Great Lakes as those of us who live around these large inland seas. Still, it's a great article, especially the pics...

Go directly to the April 16, 2020 Daily Mail article:
https://www.dailymail.co.uk/travel/travel_news/article-8195441/Haunting-pictures-6-000-shipwrecks-lie-North-Americas-Great-Lakes.html

ENVIRONMENTAL LAW AND LAKE SUPERIOR - ONLINE PRESENTATION - 12 NOON, MARCH 25th

The Covid 19 virus has affected many things but it hasn't stopped Lakehead University's Bora Laskin Faculty of Law School students. They've simply moved their presentation online. Their presentation was originally scheduled for the law school campus; Thunder Bay's former Port Arthur Collegiate and Vocational Institute.

Two law school students, Adam de Luca and Petri Bailey, will provide an online presentation this Wednesday, March 25th at 12 noon. The 1.5 hour presentation should be a great distraction - a chance to think about Lake Superior, our environment and the law, even while the primary interest of everyone around the lake, in Canada and USA, is resolution of the Corona virus situation.

Students will cover two topics:

-Lake Superior Plastic Pollution, specifically plastic pellets plaguing the lake from a train derailment
-Nuclear Storage in Northwestern Ontario.

Find out more at http://infosuperior.com/blog/2020/02/29/march-25th-presentation-environmental-law-and-lake-superior/

Join the presentation a few minutes early to ensure everything is working at:

https://zoom.us/j/289072430

The event is free of charge and everyone is welcome to join in.

Great Lakes Cruise

Have you ever dreamt of touring the Great Lakes by cruise ship? Well, Viking Cruise Lines has launched a set of cruises for 2022 on the five great lakes (Lake Michigan, Huron, Superior, Erie, and Ontario)



There are four packages that they are currently offering:

Great Lakes Explorer
- Milwaukee to Thunder Bay

Undiscovered Great Lakes
- Thunder Bay to Milwaukee

Niagara & the Great Lakes
- Toronto to Milwaukee

Canadian Discovery
- New York City to Toronto

The cruise offers numerous opportunities to learn about the Great Lake’s history as well as its present functioning and ecosystems. This is an opportunity to see the lakes through a new lens. The on-board classroom provides a hands-on learning experience. Don’t worry if the $8,000+ price tag isn’t in the cards because the cruise line offers a reading list as well as a filmography to provide learning about the Great Lakes from the comfort of your couch.

For more information visit https://www.vikingcruisescanada.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/great-lakes-canada/index.html
For the reading list: https://www.vikingcruisescanada.com/expeditions/cruise-destinations/great-lakes-canada/undiscovered-great-lakes/reading-list.html
Filmography: https://www.vikingcruisescanada.com/expeditions/my-trip/my-viking-journey/filmography-list.html -great-lakes-explorer

Great Lakes & Canada with Viking | Expeditions Through North America

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. If interactive art is your thing, come and create a living, interactive piece of art by wearing shades of blue, grey or white. The event begins at 7:00 pm, introductions and live performances will run from 7:30-8:00pm. From 8:00-10:00pm there will be an art gallery as well as art-making, an art sale, and of course, socializing. Tickets are $15 and tea, coffee, and light snacks are provided with an optional cash bar available. Come support local artists and experience Lake Superior through the eyes of art.

Date: Wednesday, February 26th, 2020
Location: The Chanterelle (206 Park Ave, Thunder Bay, ON P7B 2T2)
Time: 7:00 – 10:00 pm

To pick up your ticket, and for more information see:
https://www.eventbrite.ca/e/big-lake-reflections-tickets-89073193319?fbclid=IwAR2kZZGvvVrXKmjvPVN2tKoQ4frwt8PW1cG2WKoeBHNWhznCkHayoBepdWw

Big Lake Reflections

DEC. 5TH PRESENTATION: TREKKING SUPERIOR'S ICE

If you're interested in Lake Superior there is a great historical presentation, going on at 7 p.m., December 5th at Mary J.L. Black Library in Thunder Bay. Free of charge. Everyone welcome. More info: https://tinyurl.com/qm62oas

Blue-Green Algae Documented In Superior’s Canadian Waters – A First? https://tinyurl.com/y2zxtevn

Infosuperior.com - Only news & information about - GO DIRECTLY TO INFOSUPERIOR'S NOVEMBER NEWSLETTER - https://tinyurl.com/y4pdmw7e Cover Photo: Lake Superior at Minnesota's Tettegouche State Park this fall. Thank you Nicole Thompson.

Have you ever heard of the ill-fated Franklin Expedition? On July 18th in Nipigon, join Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeology Team to explore the fate and discovery of the HMS Erebus and HMS Terror shipwrecks.

Parks Canada's Underwater Archaeology Team will also share the ongoing archaeological work being done on Lake Superior.

Location: Nipigon Community Centre Multi-Purpose Room, 138 Wadsworth St
Date & Time: 7 PM on Thursday, July 18th
Cost: Open to the public and free of charge

https://www.pc.gc.ca/en/amnc-nmca/on/super/activ/guidees-guided

http://Infosuperior.com - Only news & information about ... - GO DIRECTLY TO INFOSUPERIOR'S JUNE NEWSLETTER - https://tinyurl.com/y5bvyevc Cover Photo: Thank you Kevin Dempsey, Thunder Bay - Old Woman Bay on Lake Superior @ approximately 4 a.m., early May.

Great Lakes Experiencing Dangerously High Water Levels: https://tinyurl.com/y5attems

MONITORING MIGRATION @ McKELLAR ISLAND BIRD OBSERVATORY: - Every year thousands of birds stop to rest and eat at Lake Superior's McKellar Island. Come visit: https://tinyurl.com/y4mk3zzs