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Phragmites are a grass like invasive species that can grow to a height of 10 ft. Photo: Nps.gov.
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Phrag fight: is it friend or foe?

By Whitney McDonald | November 16, 2018

How the First Nations people of Walpole Island are approaching the phragmites problem.

Catch of the Day

Michigan gets new state veterinarian

By Tamia Boyd | November 15, 2018

Chronic Wasting Disease and tuberculosis in Michigan’s deer herd are among the priorities of Michigan’s new state veterinarian.

Wildlife

Dead deer data help detect wasting disease

By Kaley Fech | November 14, 2018

The technique helps speed the detection of Chronic Wasting Disease.

Art

Longtime conservationist follows Whitman’s recipe for successful life

By Kaley Fech | October 24, 2018

“The secret of making the best person is to grow in the open air and to eat and sleep with the earth.”

Farming

Ancient crop gets high tech boost

By Quinn Zimmerman | October 22, 2018

Drones help native Americans monitor wild rice.

Plastics

Great Lakes advocates fight for last straw

By Alexandria Iacobelli | October 17, 2018

Plastic straws pose problems to waterways and the animals that inhabit them.

Land

Amateur rockhound eyes yooperlite career potential

By Whitney McDonald | October 15, 2018

Michigan native Erik Rintamaki discovered a glowing rock on the shores of Lake Superior – and a new career path.

Climate change

Changing climate linked to changing species

By Anntaninna Biondo | October 11, 2018

But public fails to make the link.

Homepage Featured

Recording lures endangered bird to Wisconsin woods

By Kaley Fech | October 10, 2018

Playback project helps diversify population of endangered Kirtland’s warblers.

Nearshore

Great Lakes researcher recognized for pioneering plastic pollution studies

By Tamia Boyd | September 24, 2018

Her efforts led to bans on microplastics and to the discovery that plastic is ubiquitous throughout the environment.

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  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    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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