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COVID-19

Stay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020

By Taylor Haelterman | 18 hours ago

Michigan’s energy consumption dropped 5% in 2020 which is 1% more than the national average.

electric vehicles

State promotes more electric car charging stations in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula

By Elaine Mallon | April 19, 2021

The Upper Peninsula Energy Task Force is calling for Michigan to invest in more electric vehicle charging stations. 

Wildlife

Changes in migratory bird patterns likely caused by climate change, study finds

By Sophia Lada | April 16, 2021

Migratory bird patterns are shifting as temperatures increase in North America, leaving birds to find new sources of food and adjust to the warmer climate, according to a new study 

Wildlife

New sunfish regulations let Minnesota’s fish grow

By Taylor Haelterman  | April 15, 2021

Growing public concern about shrinking sunfish sizes led to lower daily harvest limits across Minnesota this year.

Birds

Saving streams can save bugs and birds

By Chioma Lewis | April 14, 2021

Birds that rely on aquatic insects for food have declined for decades. 

Birds

Over $500,000 dedicated to pheasant habitat conservation in Illinois

By Taylor Haelterman | April 13, 2021

Two new projects will use over $500,000 to help the declining pheasant population in Illinois by improving habitat, experts say. 

Wildlife

Muskrats love fluctuating water levels. Property owners, not so much.

By Marshall Lee Weimer | April 12, 2021

A greater understanding of muskrats’ impact could help guide understanding of their dependence on Great Lakes water levels and their related ecosystem roles.

Climate

Rising deep Lake Michigan temperatures may portend shorter winters

By Brandon Chew | April 9, 2021

The Great Lakes region should expect shorter winters, according to a long-term deep water temperature study of Lake Michigan by the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Association’s Great Lakes Environmental Research Laboratory.

Echo

Michiganders want more environmental education

By Taylor Haelterman | April 8, 2021

Residents worry a lack of environmental education threatens Michigan’s defining feature, the Great Lakes, according to a recent study.

Wildlife

Researchers need help transcribing 100-year-old fish records

By Chioma Lewis | April 7, 2021

Michigan researchers are asking for volunteers to transcribe paper fish observation records that date back more than a century.

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Catch of the Day

  • Groups work to stop Michigan pedestrian deaths by trains

    More than 10 pedestrians were fatally struck by trains in Michigan in the past three years. 

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COVID-19

  • Stay-at-home Michiganders used 5% less juice in 2020

    Michigan's energy consumption dropped 5% in 2020 which is 1% more than the national average.

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Podcasts

  • Podcast: Climate change and winter sports

    Great Lakes Echo reporter Claire Moore chats with University of Waterloo, Ontario, professor Daniel Scott about how climate change may affect skiing and other winter sports in eastern North America in the coming decades.

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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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