Wildlife
Fish farm escapees grow fast, die young
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Study assessing potential environmental impacts says farm fish are poorly equipped for survival in the wild.
Climate
US scientists urge more research on climate engineering
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U.S. scientists are pushing for more research on climate engineering.
Wildlife
Aquaculture: Weighing economic potential, environmental risk
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Industry officials, scientists and regulators gather in East Lansing Thursday to discuss the opportunities and barriers to expanding Michigan aquaculture.
Energy
Pipeline company intervenes in Sierra Club suit against Forest Service
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Environmental group says pipeline never underwent adequate environmental review.
Recreation
Yacht club named to historic site list
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Architectural style of 101-year-old club models seaside villas found in France, Spain and Italy.
Recreation
Porcupine Mountains inspire artists
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The Porkie Artist-In-Residence Program brings artists to the Upper Peninsula to immerse themselves in their craft and the area each summer.
Water
Bipartisan lawmakers seek to extend Great Lakes protection
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They seek to blunt proposed cuts, extend Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.
Wildlife
Fish heads and math could solve migratory mystery
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Chemical concentrations in bone and mathematical models can help resource managers decide how to stock salmon.
Echo
New NWF director says Great Lakes are a social glue
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They underpin the economy and help drive culture, he says. The danger is to not dismiss them simply as nice to visit, but to recognize their core value to every facet of the region.
bees
The buzz about bees and biofuels
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The value prairie grasses bring to bees helps make such plants more attractive for biofuels production.