06 Oct Clean North news updates Pheretimoid jumping worms confirmed to be in Ontario; can destroy topsoil Posted by CleanNorth March 23, 2022 By Cathy Kavassalis, master gardener and administrator, Master Gardeners of Ontario Facebook group A key way to identify jumping wor... Continue reading
12 Nov Clean North events, Sault Naturalists events, Voyageur Trail events Volunteers collect more than 3,200 kg of litter this fall Posted by CleanNorth November 12, 2021 Local volunteers picked up more then 3,200 kilograms of litter this fall, as part of a rejuvenated litter cleanup program launched by C... Continue reading
18 Aug Uncategorized Stack Watch SSM and Ontario Government encourage us to report industrial pollution Posted by CleanNorth August 18, 2021 Are you witnessing industrial emissions (smoke, dust, smell, noise) here in Sault Ste. Marie? Both Stackwatch SSM and the Ministry of E... Continue reading
15 Aug Clean North news updates, Shaw events Chloe and Jenna win Clean North/Shaw scholarships Posted by CleanNorth August 16, 2021 https://www.youtube.com/embed/_TiPMSpKhqY Clean North congratulates Chloe Haney and Jenna Mauro, two local high school ... Continue reading
26 Jul Clean North news updates Every drop counts: Conserving water at home and in your garden Posted by CleanNorth July 29, 2021 By Guest Writer Abbi Johnston Did you know that only about 1% of the Earth's water is freshwater suitable for consumption? With 97% ... Continue reading
19 Jul Clean North news updates Wildfire smoke: Why is it dangerous, and how can we stay safe? Posted by CleanNorth July 25, 2021 Smoke from wildfires is toxic air pollution. So when our area is affected, heed warnings and take steps to limit exposure. Doing so is ... Continue reading
18 Jul Clean North news updates Manual mowers: Quiet, pollution/greenhouse gas free, safer, better for your lawn Posted by CleanNorth July 7, 2021 Did you know that gas-powered lawn mowers are a major source of air pollution? In fact, one hour of running a two-stroke-engine gas mow... Continue reading
20 May City of Sault Ste. Marie events, Clean North events, Clean North news updates Help green the Sault — pledge to reduce your plastic use! Posted by CleanNorth May 20, 2021 You can help stop plastic pollution by taking the Plastic-Free Pledge. This program is a partnership between Clean North and the City o... Continue reading
08 May Clean North events, Clean North news updates Climate change is spreading Lyme disease in Ontario — here’s what you need to know Posted by CleanNorth May 20, 2021 The black-legged tick that carries Lyme disease used to be rare in Canada — but warmer winters due to climate change are allowing this ... Continue reading
22 Apr Clean North events, Clean North news updates Congratulations, Clean North Award winners! Posted by CleanNorth April 22, 2021 On this Earth Day 2021, we are releasing the names of the winners of our 2021 environmental awards. This year is the first for this awa... Continue reading