Great Lakes Echo (http://greatlakesecho.org/author/aproscia/page/2/)
John Gallagher chronicles architect Minoru Yamasaki from his humble beginnings and through his quest for a unique style that produced the New York City landmark and a more modest impact on Detroit’s environment.
EPA officials are holding the third annual SepticSmart Week. But water quality problems posed by septic systems are a year round challenge, especially in Michigan which lacks statewide oversight.
Great Lakes states’ water-dependent economy grew tremendously in 2011, according to a recent report.
Michigan beat out thousands of applications to partner with Google to deliver a virtual travel experience of some of the state’s most iconic sites.
Ringling Bros. and Barnum & Bailey Circus plans to phase out elephants from its performances. The announcement has some Great Lakes region animal rights groups feeling victorious and others uneasy.
They trailed only prisons and unsure when residents asked where they would first cut state spending.
The websites tell Great Lakes residents when and where the Northern Lights will be visible.
Bird could be among those caught up in Feb. 13-15 Great Backyard Bird Count.
Two Michigan men pleaded guilty to falsely certifying that aging, defective petroleum tanks did not threaten groundwater.
Eric Dregni’s “By the Waters of Minnetonka” sheds light on the region’s rich history of European settlers, wealthy vacationers and scandal.