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Artificial reefs bring wild lake trout to Lake Huron

By Daniel Schoenherr | March 21, 2023

The constructed reefs are likely to be adequate for fish to breed and reproduce indefinitely.

Recreation

Michigan’s Magnet Man attracts river trash

By Vladislava Sukhanovskaya | March 9, 2023

The heaviest thing that he has found is a full-sized safe in the Rouge River in Delray, Michigan, taking seven people with magnets and hooks to pull it out.

Solutions

Social media for anglers produces climate change data for researchers

By Jack Armstrong | March 8, 2023

Fishbrain is an app that allows users to post photos of their catches and log  the species and size of the fish they caught, the gear they used and the location, date and time of the catch. 

Solutions

Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year

By Guest Contributor | March 1, 2023

Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.

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Oilseeds could help farmers and soil alike

By Jake Christie | February 7, 2023

The lifecycle of microbes and plants creates a system that can filter and hold more water and nutrients, which provides a buffer against drought and unpredictable rain.

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Can social media responsibly guide environmental decisions?

By Daniel Schoenherr | February 6, 2023

On Twitter recreation was the most popular topic of discussion, and that users cared more about pollution’s impact on public health than its impact on property values.

Solutions

Land O’Lakes helps push for sustainable farming

By Guest Contributor | January 26, 2023

Land O’Lakes says it’s prepared to help alleviate the risk of switching to more climate-smart practices that improve soil health.

Nearshore

A cost-effective solution to beach erosion

By Nicoline Bradford | January 23, 2023

The bay is eroding quickly, leaving the inland vulnerable. 

CIGLR

Pipedream: Researchers hope to convert exhaust into fuel

By Jack Armstrong | January 16, 2023

A research team is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide exhaust produced by the burning of fossil fuels into fuel.

Energy

Ann Arbor developers create solar neighborhood

By Genevieve Fox | December 30, 2022

Each home will have all-electric appliances powered by solar panels. They will be built with sustainably harvested wood.

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    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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