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David Poulson

David Poulson is the editor of Great Lakes Echo. He also is the associate director of Michigan State University's Knight Center for Environmental Journalism where he teaches environmental, investigative and computer-assisted reporting. Before coming to MSU in 2003, he was a daily newspaper reporter and editor for 22 years, a period when he mostly covered environmental issues in the Great Lakes region. He is on the advisory boards for Michigan Sea Grant and MSU's Environmental Science and Policy Program and on the board of directors for the Society of Environmental Journalists. test

Catch of the Day

Great Lakes climate crisis solutions featured by reporting collaboration

By David Poulson | May 21, 2019

It’s a coordinated look at Midwest attempts to limit greenhouse gases.

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Are wolves fish friends or foes?

By Karrun Farmaha | May 20, 2019

Keeping deer and elk in check results in better fish habitat. But wolves are also known to fish during spawning runs.

Climate

Canadian study: Wide water level swings, erratic snowfall in store for Great Lakes

By Cassidy Hough | May 15, 2019

The first comprehensive look at climate change impacts on Canada says the country is warming twice as fast as much of the rest of the world.

Birds

Chicago a bird death trap of glass and light

By Finn O'Keefe | May 13, 2019

People might think that a larger city like New York would be guilty of more bird-window collisions than Chicago, but an unfortunate combination of building structures and geographical placement proves to be deadlier than size.

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Alarm cues and fish sorters are new weapons in lamprey fight

By Claire Moore | April 30, 2019

Multiple methods needed to control destructive Great Lakes invader.

Lake Erie algae
Algae

Granting rights to a resource

By Kelsi Kroll | April 29, 2019

Lake Erie Bill of Rights under fire.

Areas of Concern

Cuyahoga cleanup means it’s safer to eat Cuyahoga fish

By Andrew Blok | April 26, 2019

It is one step in a decades long cleanup after the river and its fires helped spark environmental awareness nationwide.

groundwater

Groundwater reform needs to happen now, experts say

By Kelsi Kroll | April 24, 2019

A “silent crisis” is brewing beneath Michigan, that threatens what experts say could be considered Michigan’s Sixth Great Lake.

Birds

Your coffee choice could save a blackpoll warbler

By Finn O'Keefe | April 23, 2019

They’ll soon be here in the Great Lakes basin, a crucial stop on a 12,400 flight from Canada to the Amazon.

Art

Paddling partners show how to explore Michigan’s Leelanau County

By Cassidy Hough | April 22, 2019

School retirees and friends blaze a trail across the region’s waterways and tell others how to follow.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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