Great Lakes scientists and advocates come together to discuss environmental issues over a beer.
Fish
Anglers’ curiosity spurs fish recovery research
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Hundreds of fish with implanted acoustic trackers were recovered by anglers across Lake Huron and Lake Erie in response to rewards offered by researchers.
Energy
Niagara Power Project’s recognized for influence on power production
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The locale of a pioneering hydropower project near one of North America’s iconic natural wonders is now on the National Register of Historic Places.
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Parade of invaders threaten inland lakes
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New invaders are being discovered in Michigan’s inland lakes. Lakeshore property owners can help.
Nearshore
Photo Friday: Common “Greatness” shared in African and American lakes
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The sights on the shores of Africa’s Lake Malawi differ slightly from those on our Great Lakes (you may find a crocodile or two), but there are similarities as well.
Land
Minn. fire tower wins historic site designation
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Before airplanes and 911 calls became the prominent ways to discover forest fires, forests were monitored from fire lookout towers.
bees
Minnesota citizen scientists thrill at sightings of endangered bumble bee
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Citizen scientists are the key to new findings for a Minnesota project that tracks bees, including the endangered rusty patched bumble bee.
Great Lakes
Wisconsin duo to walk for the Great Lakes
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Two women are walking from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior to raise awareness of Great Lakes conservation. And they’ll do it in one month.
The Buzz
Underwater photographer captures forgotten stories beneath Great Lakes
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Becky Kagan Schott recently shared video footage from her excursions into the depths of the Great Lakes.
Art
New folk record explores Midwestern social issues
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Retired journalist, current history professor and songwriter Stephen Jones recently released a new record featuring songs about his experience living in the American Midwest.
bats
Neighbors, not nuisances: Advocates explore refuge for bats in cities
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As bat populations dwindle nationwide, the Organization for Bat Conservation is seeking refuge for them in cities.