Water
Rapids return means fish returns
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Restoring one of the rapids on the St. Marys River is helping diverse fish species recover in the river that connects lakes Superior and Huron, according to a recent study.
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Entomology researcher explains the dangers of murder hornets
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Accurate information about murder hornets must be provided to the public to limit their spread and protect native bee populations, an entomology researcher told the Michigan Beekeepers Association.
Echo
Red-fleshed apples could keep Michigan cider makers in the black
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The Michigan Craft Beverage Council recently awarded $34,644 to study how to produce new varieties of apples for cider making.
Wildlife
New project conserves Ontario’s eight at-risk turtle species
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Some at-risk turtles in Ontario won’t have to look both ways before crossing the road to avoid getting hit in traffic.
Echo
Echo reporters honored for journalism excellence
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Two Great Lakes Echo reporters were recently honored for excellence in journalism by the Michigan Press Association’s 2020 College Better Newspaper contest.
Great Lakes
Great Lakes drownings rise during pandemic
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The COVID-19 pandemic indirectly caused more drownings in the Great Lakes, according to a study published in the journal Ocean and Coastal Management.
COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic
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Michigan zoos say they aim to provide a safe and educational experience for individuals and families this year.
Agriculture
Farmworkers need information on pesticides, federal report says
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Michigan and other states need to collect more information about the enforcement of worker protection standards to protect farmworkers from pesticide exposure, according to a report from the U.S. Government Accountability Office, a nonpartisan investigatory arm of Congress.
Fish
Don’t panic over dead fish
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As lakes thaw this spring, you might spot dead fish, experts warn.
Energy
Smart meters, solar panels could improve energy reliability amid climate change
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Energy experts say Michigan can make its energy infrastructure more reliable against the effects of climate change by increasing the state’s energy storage capabilities and improving technologies that detect power outages.