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Fragrant chemicals may pose threat to humans, environment

By Great Lakes Echo | October 12, 2011

Some scientists worry that the chemicals that make lotion, soap, trash bags and a myriad of household products smell good are an emerging class of pollutants that threaten environmental and human health.

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Buffalo River gets a new image as long road to restoration begins

By Great Lakes Echo | October 11, 2011

A century ago, the Buffalo River was bustling with activity. The shores were lined with automobile, steel and chemical companies. Jobs were abundant.

Today’s Buffalo is a different place. The industrial heritage isn’t gone–it fills the Buffalo River.

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Sonar-equipped robo-kayak patrols Welland Canal for carp

By Great Lakes Echo | October 10, 2011

Canadian scientists are launching a robotic kayak equipped with echo sounder sensors in the Welland Canal this week to see if invasive fish such as the Asian carp could travel between Lake Ontario and Lake Erie.

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Fall Photo Friday: Northern Michigan reflection

By Great Lakes Echo | October 7, 2011

Photo Fridays have been hijacked by the leafers!  During the fall, we’ll be posting reader submitted pictures of brilliant autumn colors throughout the Great Lakes region.  

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Fall Photo Friday: View from The Hog’s Back

By Great Lakes Echo | September 30, 2011

Photo Fridays have been hijacked by the leafers!  During the fall, we’ll be posting reader submitted pictures of brilliant autumn colors throughout the Great Lakes region.

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VIDEO: Lake Superior and Climate Change – Part 3

By Great Lakes Echo | September 29, 2011

In this three-part video series, scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth, Minn., explore the implications of climate change and other human activities for Lake Superior and the African great lakes.

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VIDEO: Lake Superior and Climate Change – Part 2

By Great Lakes Echo | September 28, 2011

In this three-part video series, scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth, Minn., explore the implications of climate change and other human activities for Lake Superior and the African great lakes.

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VIDEO: Lake Superior and Climate Change – Part 1

By Great Lakes Echo | September 27, 2011

In this three-part video series, scientists at the Large Lakes Observatory in Duluth, Minn., explore the implications of climate change and other human activities for Lake Superior and the African great lakes.

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Fall Photo Friday: M-115’s roadside en route to Frankfort, Mich.

By Great Lakes Echo | September 23, 2011

Photo Fridays have been hijacked by the leafers!  During the fall, we’ll be posting reader submitted pictures of brilliant autumn colors throughout the Great Lakes region.  

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Photo Friday: Platte Point Beach – Lake Michigan

By Great Lakes Echo | September 9, 2011

 

To submit an image to Great Lakes Echo Photo Friday, send photo, caption and your name to greatlakesecho@gmail.com.

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

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