Nearshore
Great Lakes researcher recognized for pioneering plastic pollution studies
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Her efforts led to bans on microplastics and to the discovery that plastic is ubiquitous throughout the environment.
Wildlife
Toledo zoo announces Maumee River sturgeon program
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The Toledo Zoo is inviting citizens to participate in the reintroduction of the lake sturgeon into the Maumee River.
Water
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.
Waste
Mining legacy, wetlands expansion fuel concern over U.P. mercury levels
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The increase of wetlands is a major contributor to the problem because mercury can accumulate in them in higher concentrations and for longer periods.
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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.
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Family laments dam removals
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Not everyone is excited about losing the Boardman and Sabin dams. The Gibbs family has lived in Northern Michigan for generations and their ancestors helped build the dams.
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Tribal elder raises river restoration awareness
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When a series of dams was proposed for the river, the Grand Traverse Band of Ottawa and Chippewa Indians was against it. So when word got out that the city might remove the dams, the tribe jumped at the opportunity to help.
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Minnesota man charged with smuggling turtles in packages marked as toys
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Details scant in grand jury indictment regarding attempt to illegally ship 38 box turtles to Hong Kong.
Echo
Knight Center seeks MSU journalism students for paid reporting positions
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Get paid to gain experience reporting on the world’s most important beat.
Water
A conversation with the kayakers paddling the perimeter of Lake Superior
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Jim Bailey of Infosuperior spoke with four kayakers who are paddling the perimeter of Lake Superior, and cleaning up beaches, collecting microplastics samples and sauna-hopping along the way.