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Photo Friday

Echo runs images from the Great Lakes region on Fridays. Most submissions come from readers. Submit one to GreatLakesEcho@gmail.com. Include your name, a brief description of the image, when it was taken and any unusual circumstances involved in taking it.

Photo Friday

Photo Friday: St. Clair River

By Carin Tunney | 1 hour ago

The St. Clair River has a troubled history of pollution, but clean-up efforts have sought to improve that.

Air

Is this a statement of support for Wisconsin state air pollution control legislation? Or just a pat on the back for state lawmakers?

Naahh, it's just a well-placed tent selling nuts – almonds, cashews, pecans and peanuts -- during an arts fair and farmers market on a street in front of Wisconsin's Capitol in Madison. The building was completed in 1917. Image: Eric Freedman

Photo Friday: Wisconsin air

By David Poulson | July 15, 2016

Check out the atmosphere of the Wisconsin state legislature.

lakes/rivers/wetlands

Photo Friday: big boat brings big waves

By Kayla Smith | April 22, 2016

Watch as bystanders get caught in the Michipictoten’s wake as it arrives in the port of Duluth.

nasa

An image of snow dropped from a recent snowstorm in the Upper Midwest. Image: NASA

Photo Friday: cold spring

By Amanda Proscia | April 15, 2016

Satellite image catches Great Lakes region in transition.

Land

Image: NASA JSC, Earth Sciences

Earth science quiz

By Amanda Proscia | April 1, 2016

Can you solve it?

ice

Image: Maggie Szpot

Storm cuts power but creates powerful images

By Kevin Duffy | March 25, 2016

A heavy snow and ice storm slows the start of spring but offers a rare photo op.

Echo

Lake Erie algal bloom in July 2015 (left) and wildfires at night (right). The photos are competing against each other in the first round of NASA's Tournament Earth this year. Image: NASA

Photo Friday: Lake Erie photographs compete in NASA’s Tournament Earth

By Morgan Linn | March 4, 2016

Two satellite images from the Great Lakes region are competing in a March Madness style NASA competition this month.

Nearshore

Photo Friday: Melting Lake Michigan ice creates mini stalagmites

By Marie Orttenburger | February 26, 2016

Photographer David Marvin captured the unique phenomenon in photo and video.

Climate

Cloud streets over the Great Lakes. Image: Jeff Schmaltz

Photo Friday: Great Lakes cloud streets

By Colleen Otte | February 19, 2016

Cloud streets formed over the Great Lakes.

Nearshore

Heart-Shaped Cave Opening

Lake Michigan shows some love

By Courtney Bourgoin | February 13, 2016

Lake Michigan cave reveals Valentine’s Day image.