School retirees and friends blaze a trail across the region’s waterways and tell others how to follow.
Echo
Proposed eel farm raises concerns about invasive species
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A proposed aquaculture project could make Michigan the first state to commercially raise African longfin eel.
Water
Study: toxic algae develops faster
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The new report examining the big picture finds algae cells persisting in sediments through the winter.
Beer
Drink a beer, save a forest
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Michigan breweries lead the nation in participating in campaign to help trees and ultimately the water that makes their beer.
Plastics
Great Lakes advocates fight for last straw
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Plastic straws pose problems to waterways and the animals that inhabit them.
Water
Algae is ugly: Why Lake Erie anglers avoid harmful algal blooms
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A new study reports that aesthetics are the main reason anglers avoid harmful algal blooms.
Water
Despite Flint, many water systems not open about lead pipes
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Flint’s lead-tainted water crisis has drawn international headlines, but some states and their water systems appear to be slow in learning the importance of keeping the public informed about similar risks.
Water
GLRI proves economic boost along Great Lakes Corridor
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A new study shows a boost in economic activity in communities along the Great Lakes Corridor where Great Lakes Restoration Initiative projects took place.
Contaminants
Firefighting chemical linked to water safety concerns
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A firefighting foam has been linked to a group of chemicals known to be harmful to infants, toddlers and pregnant women. But it is still kept on hand because firefighters say they don’t have effective alternatives.
Water
A Great Lake plunge may not be such a great feat
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Climate change is taking the polar out of a polar plunge and could fuel bacteria and algae outbreaks.
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Newcomer advocates for river restoration
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Chicago native Tawny Hammond thinks the Boardman River should be restored to its natural state.