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New book celebrates Illinois couple’s turning back time in their own backyard

By Rachel Duckett | 22 hours ago

“A Backyard Prairie. The Hidden Beauty of Tallgrass and Wildflowers” is available at Amazon and Barnes & Noble for $24.50.

Wildlife

Scientists tackle mystery of Isle Royale’s red foxes

Why do Isle Royale’s red foxes feel comfortable close to humans?

Climate

Big bank funding of energy projects impacts Great Lakes region

The fossil fuel industry has long been blamed for environmental degradation. But what about the financial institutions accused of making environmentally destructive projects possible? 

Recreation

Snowmobile helmet exemption proposed just in time for winter

Off-road vehicle and snowmobile riders who are claustrophobic would not have to wear a helmet if a series of bills are passed by the Michigan Legislature.

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Wisconsin hemp industry switching from state to federal oversight signals changes for growers
Endangered Great Lakes rattler once had a bounty
Rediscovering the Fox River & its famous author

Climate

  • Local health departments in Michigan acknowledge threat of climate change to public health

    Only 35% of the officials said that climate change was a priority in their department, even though over three quarters said it will be a problem in the future.

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Water quality

  • Great Lakes algae threatens air quality

    Toxins from harmful algal blooms are known to pollute water, but now researchers are looking at how they harm Great Lakes air.

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Invaders

  • Homeowners to track invasive moths

    Michigan State University Extension is conducting a program to help monitor an invasive moth species.

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Wildlife

  • Backyard birders get a win in the Michigan legislature

    Fewer Michigan residents with sloppy backyard birds could be ticketed for potentially spreading disease among deer and elk under a bill the state Senate recently sent to the governor’s desk.

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Energy

  • Crops grown under solar panels and pollinator habitats could be wave of the future

    A new report about combining solar power and farming practices has advocates saying the practice could take hold in Michigan, boosting productivity while providing much needed refuge for bees and other pollinators.

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Art

  • Novel sends U.P. game warden on 20th century spy mission

    A new novel from Michigan author Joseph Heywood.

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Law

  • Business rivals indicted for ginseng trafficking

    A federal grand jury has indicted two business rivals in Western Pennsylvania for alleged interstate trafficking in wild ginseng, a perennial herb whose root is valued for its reputed aphrodisiac and medicinal properties, including as a panacea or cure-all for some diseases. 

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Nearshore

  • Beach safety enforcement: too much or too little?

    Two pieces of legislation are churning Michigan’s political waters with different approaches to beach safety in state parks.

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Urban

  • Trees please: A move to reforest formerly redlined Great Lakes cities

    Urban areas are getting hotter. Trees can help.

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Farm

  • Michigan farmers could benefit from easing trade relations between the U.S. and Cuba, experts say

    Michigan farmers, especially soybean farmers, could benefit from higher sales to Cuba, state agricultural organizations say. 

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Waste

  • Michigan expanding PFAS testing capacity

    The Michigan Department of Environment, Great Lakes and Energy is expanding its testing capacity for monitoring a family of so-called “forever chemicals” called PFAS.

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Recreation

  • Michigan DNR expanding accessibility for more visitors

    Trails that can accommodate strollers, wheelchairs with tank treads and baby changing stations in men’s bathrooms are part of a push to accommodate a surge of new visitors at Michigan state parks.

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Catch of the Day

  • New project promises to amplify reach of Great Lakes climate reporting

    Great Lakes Echo is one of 23 newsrooms in a climate collaborative representing both long-standing and emerging media groups.

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COVID-19

  • Second Spike: Great Lakes parks anticipate increased visitation this summer

    Parks around the Great Lakes are expecting a spike in visitation this season as the United States and Canada continue to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. 

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Podcasts

  • ‘Adopt-a-Forest’ program encourages citizens to clean up public land

    The Adopt-a-Forest program is volunteer-driven and helps people engage with the outdoors and encourages them to keep public lands clean, the state Department of Natural Resources says.

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Photo Friday

  • NASA astronaut captures Belle Isle image from space

    The Detroit River is one of the most important waterways in the Great Lakes system, according to NASA’s post.

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