I grew up swimming and playing in Lake Simcoe and I remember becoming aware of it changing when zebra mussels came in. Plant growth increased and we had to protect our feet. I vowed when I grew up I would work to protect the lake, and it has influenced my decision to become a water scientist.
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As of 2024, the Great Lakes Guide will be transitioning to Biinaagami.org. Biinaagami is a multimedia, change-provoking initiative rooted in Indigenous knowledge aiming to uplift voices and to connect people with their watershed.
