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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.
Faced with the challenge of aging enthusiasts, Great Lakes lighthouse keepers shift gears to attract younger audiences of lighthouse lovers.
A new predator has emerged for piping plovers in the Great Lakes.
A nationwide loss of tree cover includes all the Great Lakes states but Minnesota, according to a new study.
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.
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 scientists and advocates come together to discuss environmental issues over a beer.
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.
Michigan musicians Brandon and Bethany Foote are putting out a new record of music inspired by the Great Lakes’ history and natural beauty. Their medium of choice? Vinyl. The record is available for preorder through Thursday.
The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research will coordinate efforts by federal, international and regional agencies; nine universities and advocacy and policy organizations.