The Buzz
Underwater photographer captures forgotten stories beneath Great Lakes
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Becky Kagan Schott recently shared video footage from her excursions into the depths of the Great Lakes.
Climate
Photo Friday: Waterspout over Lake Michigan
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Central Michigan University student and photography hobbyist Kyler Phillips found himself in the right place at the right time for this shot.
Catch of the Day
River lovers rally in Grand Rapids
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River Network’s annual River Rally conference took place this week.
Forests
Researchers look to brace Great Lakes forests for climate change
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Warming temperatures and more frequent short-term droughts are forecasted for Great Lakes forests.
Human health
Wildlife getting sicker; people the culprit
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Many rising wildlife diseases are traced to human activities. That has implications for both wildlife and people.
Podcasts
Field trip: everyone into the (vernal) pool
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Hear the Vernal Pool Patrol Project in action.
lakes/rivers/wetlands
Metal heads and body burdens: Lake Michigan turtles can’t get the lead out
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A recent study proves painted and snapping turtles accumulate heavy metals and advances the limited existing freshwater turtle research.
Fish
Wildlife researchers not so sure about drones
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Federal regulations, privacy concerns and health of the animals they track are all concerns.
Recreation
Here’s how to cook those coveted morels
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It’s morel season in Michigan. The hard to cultivate, but delicious fungi is highly sought after by chefs. While many saute the mushroom in butter, there are plenty of other ways to cook the woodland delicacy.
Recreation
Here’s how to hunt for morels
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During the month of May, a different type of hunter takes to the Michigan woods. Their prey, the low-lying honeycomb shaped fungi, morels.