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“Land Grab” documentary follows story of controversial blight removal in Detroit

By Morgan Linn | March 1, 2017

“Land Grab” is the story of John Hantz’s plan to purchase and renovate 10,000 acres in Detroit.

Echo

Michigan feeling the love

By Morgan Linn | February 14, 2017

The Detroit Free Press released Michigan-themed Valentine’s Day cards, and they’re perfect for lovers of the environment.

lakes/rivers/wetlands

Milwaukee bans coal-tar sealants after study shows they pollute streams

By Morgan Linn | February 8, 2017

The study found that as many as 78 percent of Milwaukee streams have toxic levels of polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons, also known as PAHs.

The Buzz

State of the State Address highlights environmental issues

By Morgan Linn | January 27, 2017

Gov. Rick Snyder discussed Asian carp, wetland conservation, water quality and other environmental issues in his 2017 State of the State Address.

Nearshore

New York man sinks boat in Black Rock Canal, gets probation, fine

By Morgan Linn | December 9, 2016

A yacht club maintenance man who sank a boat in the Black Rock Canal will pay restitution to the U.S. Coast Guard.

Echo

Indiana motel manager faces prison for DOOM

By Morgan Linn | November 21, 2016

A motel manager used an unregistered pesticide to treat bed bugs and is expected to plead guilty to violating the Federal Insecticide Act

Fish

New method shows some Great Lakes fish consumption advisories may not protect health

By Morgan Linn | November 18, 2016

Most fish advisories are based on a single contaminant and don’t include the added health risk of multiple contaminants being present at once.

Recreation

Indiana to vote on making hunting and fishing a constitutional right

By Morgan Linn | November 3, 2016

Pro-hunting groups say a constitutional amendment is needed to protect cherished traditions, while opponents say it’s unnecessary and could have harmful consequences.

Climate

Chicago teens explore climate resilience

By Morgan Linn | October 31, 2016

A federal grant awarded to the Chicago Museum of Science and Industry will be used to teach students climate science on a sphere.

Wildlife

Great Lakes festival crowd goes batty over bats

By Morgan Linn | September 29, 2016

The upcoming Wisconsin Bat Festival is just one of many festivals and events that celebrate bats and teaches people to protect them. Can’t go? Check out the live bat cam in this post.

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Catch of the Day

  • Clarion named Pennsylvania’s river of the year

    The popular waterway is known for public recreation and secret musky holes.

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Commentary

  • Restocking wolves on Isle Royale raises questions about which species get rescued

    Supporters call the National Park Service's plan to restock wolves on Isle Royale a “genetic rescue,” but skeptics say nature should be allowed to take its course. Authors Mark Neuzil and Eric Freedman think this is unlikely to happen because wolves have friends in high places in the scientific establishment and the federal government.

Podcasts

  • GLRI proves economic boost along Great Lakes Corridor

    A new study shows a boost in economic activity in communities along the Great Lakes Corridor where Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects took place.

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Photo Friday

  • NASA astronaut captures Belle Isle image from space

    The Detroit River is one of the most important waterways in the Great Lakes system, according to NASA’s post.

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