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The Ridges Sanctuary recently began soil remediation to prepare their new property for the trailhead and interpretive center. During the purchase of the Sandpiper property, a study showed approximately 800 tons of contaminated soil – 200 tons with levels high enough to require remediation – as a result of the fish boils that had been held on the property for many years.

Kombucha has become a popular beverage in Door County restaurants, but you’ll rarely find it on the menu. The drink, a fizzy fermented tea, is a favorite of many local kitchen staffs.

Greg Coulthurst of the Door County Soil and Water Conservation Department (SWCD) says that there has been a major shift in the way the department is tackling phragmites and wild parsnip – and that the new process is working to control the invasive species.

Wisconsin Public Service (WPS) is challenging community non-profit organizations in its second annual “WPS Energy Challenge.” Selected clubs could earn up to $1,500 for learning about energy conservation, saving energy at club members’ homes and assisting community members in weatherizing their homes.

Tens of thousands Number of Japanese citizens that rallied in Yoyogi Park to protest Prime Minister Yoshihiko Noda’s decision to restart two of Japan’s 54 idled nuclear reactors after the Fukushima Daiichi disaster 1/3 The amount of Japan’s economy fueled by nuclear power until recently 15 Percent shortage estimated that Kansai Electric, the company that provides power to Japan’s second most populous region, could face this summer if nuclear plants remained idle 10 Percent that officials have asked the people of Kansai to cut back on their power usage $66 Billion Cost of importing fossil fuel while reactors sat idle that pushed Japan into a trade deficit for the first time since 1980 1 Percent of Japan’s total electricity that comes from renewable energy sources 80 Percent of CO2 reduction the Institute for Global Environmental Strategies concluded that a nuclear-free Japan could achieve by 2050 Source: news.

Almost 100 people attended the International Joint Commission (IJC) meeting on July 11 at the Door Community Auditorium, where they had the chance to get regional perspectives on a regional issue and voice their concerns.

If you have ever visited the Sturgeon Bay Saturday Morning Farm and Craft Market, you are sure to have seen this week’s featured vendor. That’s because Sully’s Produce has been attending the market for about 28 years.

This is one of my favorite yoga poses because it provides a wonderful stretch for the hamstrings while keeping the spine supported by the floor. For people with certain types of back pain or disc problems, this pose can provide a safer alternative than seated hamstring stretches where the torso folds over the legs, putting strain on the vertebral discs.

71.2 Degrees, the average U.S. temperature during June 2.0 Degrees above the 20th century average, marking the 14th warmest June on record 6.4 Degrees above average in the state of Colorado during June, its warmest month on record 28 States east of the Rockies that recorded record warm temperatures from January through June 170 Number of all-time warm temperature records that were broken or tied during June 2.

Sometimes it’s hard to calm down and focus after a tough interview. Luckily for me, the best mode of relaxation is right outside the office and begging for attention.

Thanks to two generous members Marge Binder and Sarah Wright, The Ridges Sanctuary now has the funds needed to undertake a sorely needed full restoration of the Baileys Harbor Lower Range Light.

Getting fresh, local food can often prove to be costly, but the city of Sturgeon Bay has started a new program that will hopefully help those with low incomes eat a little better.

Door County’s two municipal composting sites are under new rules adopted in June by the Wisconsin Department of Natural Resources (DNR). Wisconsin composting facilities can now can take more material, can easily apply to accept food scraps and can voluntarily test their product to meet “Class A” standards.

The Settlement Farmer’s Market is off to a great start for its 9th season. The market is held every Wednesday from 10 am – 2 pm, or until sellout, but will not be held on July 4 or if there is inclement weather.

Sitting side bend brings movement and freedom to the side of your torso. When we can move the side body with ease and we are able to expand the muscles between each rib – we are able to breathe with more freedom.

Two Door County beaches were closed on June 20 after two really rainy days that brought down almost two inches of rain. The county public health department surveys beaches and found elevated bacteria counts at many sites after the rain.

The Corner of the Past Museum is opening another season of the popular Farmers Market hosted by the Sister Bay Historical Society. The market returns on June 23 from 8 am until noon.

Gathering Waters Conservancy has selected The Ridges Sanctuary to receive the Harold “Bud” Jordahl Land Trust Pioneer Award.

The springtime sucker run means a lot to rainbow trout, caddisflies and some local anglers. But as temperatures continue to change, so could the timing.

A water shortage might seem impossible to imagine as one peers from the shoreline of Door County across the vast expanse of Lake Michigan or Green Bay, but, increasingly, areas throughout the United States and the world are investigating ways to stave off water shortages – including turning wastewater into drinking water.