Human Health

The International Elk-Kootenai/y Watershed Study Board held its first in-person meeting in Kalispell, Montana, from November 19-21, 2024. Since being formed in September 2024, the study board has held several virtual meetings.

This summer, many families will find relaxation in the sunshine while swimming, boating, fishing and playing around the thousands of beaches across the Great Lakes’ more than 10,500 miles (16,000 kilometers) of freshwater coastline.

If you’ve visited any of the Great Lakes this summer, did it appear that the beach was clean and safe for swimming and recreation? Maybe you only dipped in your toes because muck or questionable floating debris gave you the ick.

The International Joint Commission (IJC) released its 2022 Activities Report outlining the projects and accomplishments of the IJC and its boards over the past year.