Water
“Forever chemical” replacements on the rise in the Great Lakes
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Yet another game of toxic whack-a-mole—this time with PFAS chemicals. Phased-out compounds are decreasing in the Great Lakes, but replacements keep showing up.
Water
A crack in the Great Lakes Compact? Approved water diversion prompts pushback
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“The idea that massive water bodies can be permanently transformed is not a fanciful one”
Great Lakes
Cuts to Great Lakes Restoration Initiative proposed again in federal budget
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For the third straight year federal officials are threatening to cut the budget for restoring contaminated sites in the Great Lakes. And while Congress has so far resisted such cuts, environmental officials fear the constant attacks on the popular program.
lighthouses
Lighthouse keepers shift attention to empty nesters, modern marketing
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Faced with the challenge of aging enthusiasts, Great Lakes lighthouse keepers shift gears to attract younger audiences of lighthouse lovers.
Wildlife
Piping plovers face new threat in the Great Lakes
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A new predator has emerged for piping plovers in the Great Lakes.
Echo
Where has all the tree cover gone? Fast time passing?
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A nationwide loss of tree cover includes all the Great Lakes states but Minnesota, according to a new study.
Echo
Increasing the effect of environmental laws on the Great Lakes
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Successful management of wildlife throughout the Great Lakes states requires a high level of compliance with environmental laws, says Ethan Shirley, a masters and Juris Doctor candidate in MSU’s College of Law.
Fish
Saginaw Bay perch populations up against the wall(eye)
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Walleye populations in Lake Huron and the Saginaw Bay have bounced back powerfully, just a few decades after they came close to disappearing. Some scientists worry that perch are paying the price.
Great Lakes
Stout and trout at Great Lakes Happy Hour
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Great Lakes scientists and advocates come together to discuss environmental issues over a beer.
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.