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Once common in Michigan’s rivers and lakes, sizable beds of wild rice have dwindled to less than a dozen, the result of invasive species, higher water levels from dams and lakefront property owners seeking to clear the way for water recreation.
Property owners believe their waterfronts are more natural than they really are, according to a recent University of Wisconsin survey.
It won’t be long before kids head back to school – back to friends, homework and yes, lunch in the cafeteria. Last year Echo reporters visited Lewton Elementary School to find out what kids know about where their lunch comes from.
Truckloads of algae plucked from Great Lakes beaches are sent to landfills. Beach managers want a green alternative. Composting might fit the bill, but it’s trickier than you might think.
Each week, Great Lakes Echo features a photo story about a different Area of Concern designated by the U.S. or Canadian governments in the Great Lakes basin. Guess where the area is located, based on the description of the site.
Each week, Great Lakes Echo features a photo story about a different Area of Concern designated by the U.S. or Canadian governments in the Great Lakes basin. Guess where the area is located, based on the description of the site.
Rearing sturgeon for stocking has proven to be difficult, uncertain and expensive, but it may be the only practical way to rebuild sturgeon populations in the Great Lakes.
Last year, the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative began producing a series of educational videos about invasive species in the Great Lakes for the National Park Service. New videos have been uploaded this spring and summer, and you can watch the entire “Little Things, Big Problems” series here on Echo. This video discusses how invasive plants can be harmful to the native vegetation in Great Lakes parks.
It’s that time of year again: nominate the best beer brewed with water from the Great Lakes watershed and make your case in the comments section.
Its size and age make the endangered lake sturgeon a fascinating species for most people. But for many Native Americans, the fish is also sacred. And it’s survival of greed, oil spills and habitat destruction signals that the sturgeon remains vigilant in protecting the environment.