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Growing green: Michigan marijuana presents water, air and energy challenges
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The state’s regulators are weighing the environmental consequences of an expected expansion of marijuana production.
Catch of the Day
Echo reporters win Michigan Outdoor Writers Association scholarships
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Angela Mulka and Andrew Blok recently each received a $1,200 scholarship and a two-year, non-voting membership in the organization.
Echo
Lake Erie paddleboarders leave as scheduled
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Three paddleboarders set out this morning as scheduled on an 80-mile trip across Lake Erie to raise money for Great Lakes research.
Catch of the Day
Great Lakes climate crisis solutions featured by reporting collaboration
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It’s a coordinated look at Midwest attempts to limit greenhouse gases.
Homepage Featured
Are wolves fish friends or foes?
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Keeping deer and elk in check results in better fish habitat. But wolves are also known to fish during spawning runs.
Climate
Canadian study: Wide water level swings, erratic snowfall in store for Great Lakes
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The first comprehensive look at climate change impacts on Canada says the country is warming twice as fast as much of the rest of the world.
Birds
Chicago a bird death trap of glass and light
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People might think that a larger city like New York would be guilty of more bird-window collisions than Chicago, but an unfortunate combination of building structures and geographical placement proves to be deadlier than size.
Homepage Featured
Alarm cues and fish sorters are new weapons in lamprey fight
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Multiple methods needed to control destructive Great Lakes invader.
Areas of Concern
Cuyahoga cleanup means it’s safer to eat Cuyahoga fish
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It is one step in a decades long cleanup after the river and its fires helped spark environmental awareness nationwide.