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Wildlife

Depleted wetlands impact freshwater turtles in Toronto

By Chioma Lewis | August 9, 2021

Freshwater turtles have become less abundant in coastal areas of Greater Toronto that have significantly decreased wetlands.

Nearshore

Thousand Island Dressing Mystery: Great Lakes origins of one of America’s favorite sauces

By Rachel Duckett | August 4, 2021

In Thousand Islands, New York, near Lake Ontario, between the United States and Canada, you can find four different origin stories for Thousand Island dressing, three of which involve a woman named May Irwin.

Beer

Birds and Brews: Pour one out for the piping plover

By Rachel Duckett | July 30, 2021

Piping plovers, a small white-and-gray shorebird with striking orange legs, are making a comeback this summer – on the beach and at the bar.

COVID-19

Second Spike: Great Lakes parks anticipate increased visitation this summer

By Rachel Duckett | July 28, 2021

Parks around the Great Lakes are expecting a spike in visitation this season as the United States and Canada continue to distribute COVID-19 vaccines. 

Echo

Sarah Douglas: From Lake Ontario to the Tokyo Olympics

By Rachel Duckett | July 26, 2021

Canada has nine sailors heading to the Olympics, six of which hail from the Great Lakes. Sarah Douglas is one of them.

Catch of the Day

Michigan county health department on lookout for mosquito-borne diseases

By McCoy Scribner | July 23, 2021

Mosquitoes are out in full force this summer, which also means a risk of mosquito-borne illnesses.

Echo

Search for Isle Royale’s bone bounty yields environmental clues, new friends, wilderness salvation

By Marshall Lee Weimer | July 21, 2021

Since 1988, the Isle Royale Moosewatch Expedition has sought volunteer backpackers for a community science project.

Climate

Local health departments in Michigan acknowledge threat of climate change to public health

By Elaine Mallon | July 19, 2021

Only 35% of the officials said that climate change was a priority in their department, even though over three quarters said it will be a problem in the future.

Echo

Researchers find relationship between invasive zebra mussels, toxic algae

By McKoy Scribner | July 8, 2021

Scientists from the W.K. Kellogg Biological Station first noticed an invasive population of zebra mussels in Gull Lake in the mid-1990s.

Echo

Campus works to become more pollinator-friendly

By McKoy Scribner | July 2, 2021

In an effort to battle invasive species, Michigan State University is becoming a more welcoming place for bees, butterflies and other native pollinators.

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Catch of the Day

  • 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
planetdetroit.org
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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wbez.org
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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planetdetroit.org
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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clickondetroit.com
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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