Echo
Where has all the tree cover gone? Fast time passing?
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A nationwide loss of tree cover includes all the Great Lakes states but Minnesota, according to a new study.
Capital News Service
Honk, honk, ribbit, ribbit in protected wetlands
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A new study done in Ontario and Michigan finds that waterfowl aren’t the only beneficiaries of wetlands management projects and restoration–many other bird and frog species benefit too.
Capital News Service
New findings raise concerns about avian malaria in Great Lakes region
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The blood parasites that infect songbirds with avian malaria are far more diverse in Southwest Michigan than scientists knew.
Green Gavel
NY tannery owner arrested on hazardous waste charges
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The indictment accuses Carville of knowingly storing hundreds of gallons of hazardous waste and corrosive chemicals for more than two years without a permit.
Capital News Service
Old UP avalanche teaches new lesson to rescuers
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Twelve year old Henry Takala survived being buried head down for three hours in a 1939 Michigan avalanche. His story is a lesson for rescuers today.
Water
New research tackles Great Lakes regional problems
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New book edited by Eric Freedman and Mark Neuzil offers in-depth look at groundbreaking research that may shape the future of the ecologically unique and economically vital Great Lakes basin.
Echo
N.Y. company fined for mishandling hazardous waste
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A federal judge in Syracuse has fined a Rome, New York., airplane maintenance and painting company $40,000 for a mishandling hazardous waste.
Green Gavel
Realtor fined for hiding lead paint information
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A family bought a house in April 2014. In September 2015, their child was diagnosed with lead poisoning.
Nearshore
Old specimen provides new insight into invasive algae
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New study shows aggressive invader may have made its way into North America earlier than previously understood.
Birds
Black tern numbers plummet, invasives largely to blame
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The once-abundant black tern is far less abundant in Great Lakes wetlands.