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The nearshore encompasses beaches and wetlands. It extends from uplands through the coasts and into the water near the shore.

The Big Bay Lighthouse from Lake Superior.
Image: Big Bay Lighthouse Bed & Breakfast

Want a Great Lakes lighthouse? Check out the government's auction site

By Josh Bender | August 10, 2016

You can bid on four now.

Healthy ravines for healthy watersheds

The Duluth Harbor North Pier Light was built in 1910 to help ships navigating Duluth's shipping canal. Image: U.S. Coast Guard

Shining lights on Great Lakes history

Ohio EPA chief Craig Butler (left) and Ohio EPA deputy director of water resources Karl Gebhardt (right, in red) talk about the state's plan to reduce phosphorus to Lake Erie, a plan they hope will also reduce algae blooms. Image: Karen Schaefer.

U.S. and Canada work to limit Lake Erie phosphorus

Sand stalagmites form on the shore of Lake Michigan. Image: David Marvin.

Photo Friday: Melting Lake Michigan ice creates mini stalagmites

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Heart-Shaped Cave Opening

Lake Michigan shows some love

By Courtney Bourgoin | February 13, 2016

Lake Michigan cave reveals Valentine’s Day image.

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MSU Food Fix podcast

Business owner harvests wild foods

By Guest Contributor | January 14, 2016

A Michigan business owner harvests and sells wild food.

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"Sands of Time." Image: David Marvin

Photo Friday: scratch circles

By Marie Orttenburger | January 8, 2016

Evidence of alien lakeshore invasion?

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Road trip: a Superior roadside view

By Colleen Otte | December 31, 2015

Check out this Superior road trip. Got a favorite road trip in the Great Lakes region? Nominate it to be considered for a spin on Echo.

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The shoreline of Lake Huron Photo: U.S. EPA

Six-month water level predictions illustrate Great Lakes complexity

By Great Lakes Echo | November 25, 2015

Superior and Huron-Michigan expected to drop below last year. Ontario and Erie to be higher.

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Photo Friday: Chasing Lake Michigan waves

By Kayla Smith | November 20, 2015

Photographer Tom Gill captures sunset views of a stormy Lake Michigan.

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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on storm survey, fishing regs and solar design

By Jeff Kart | October 27, 2015

Mr. Great Lakes talks extreme storm impacts, MSU student solar competition and changes to fishing regulations for Saginaw Bay.

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Sleeping Bear Point Life-Saving Station at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Photo Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes

By Eric Freedman | October 23, 2015

Dunes, plovers and culture.

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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on conservation volunteers and clean energy financing

By Jeff Kart | October 19, 2015

Plus, a look at recreational use and stress on the Saginaw Bay area.

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Scientists play catch up as new chemicals contaminate Great Lakes birds

By | October 15, 2015

Experts say new flame retardants and stain repellents in Great Lakes wildlife offer further evidence of a broken regulatory system.