Farming
Ancient crop gets high tech boost
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Drones help native Americans monitor wild rice.
Fish
Michigan natural resource program raises salmon, sells surplus
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Once the DNR’s egg take needs are met, the agency sells surplus salmon to the public.
conservation
Land conservancies protect natural areas across Michigan
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The 26 land conservancies spread out in every region of the state protect natural land from development and give residents an escape into nature.
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.
Land
Amateur rockhound eyes yooperlite career potential
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Michigan native Erik Rintamaki discovered a glowing rock on the shores of Lake Superior – and a new career path.
Homepage Featured
Recording lures endangered bird to Wisconsin woods
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Playback project helps diversify population of endangered Kirtland’s warblers.
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.
Capital News Service
Use app to be on the lookout for invaders threatening Michigan
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How do you know if what you’re looking at is an invasive species? There’s an app for that.