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Catch of the Day

Second day of invasive species Christmas: red swamp crayfish

By Guest Contributor | December 26, 2016

The latest of 12 days of holiday invasive species cheer.

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Launch of 12 days of aquatic invasive species Christmas

By Guest Contributor | December 25, 2016

Echo once again is running the Wisconsin Sea Grant version of the popular 12 days of Christmas carol. Produced by outreach specialist Tim Campbell in 2011, it brings 12 days of holiday invasive species cheer.

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No ferry? No problem. Winter on a Great Lakes island

By Elizabeth Miller | December 21, 2016

This Ohio village gets a lot quieter in the winter months.

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U.S., Canada to change Lake Ontario water levels

By Veronica Volk | December 20, 2016

Officials in both countries have approved a plan to allow Lake Ontario’s levels to fluctuate more.

Energy

Michigan, Illinois take different paths on struggling nuclear plants

By Andy Balaskovitz | December 18, 2016

Michigan announced plans to close one of the state’s three nuclear plants.

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Mini-tsunamis a hazard in the Great Lakes

By Elizabeth Miller | December 18, 2016

Great Lakes tsunamis are caused by thunderstorms.

Energy

Indiana pursuing coal retirements despite uncertainty over federal energy policy

By Jeff Brooks-Gillies | December 16, 2016

Indiana will continue to move away from coal because of low natural gas costs and pollution regulations.

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Climate change researchers fear funding cuts under Trump

By Angelica Morrison | December 15, 2016

As president-elect Donald Trump prepares to take office, his position on climate change remains murky. And with millions of federal research dollars at stake, scientists are concerned.

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Congress approves bill that helps Great Lakes

By Veronica Volk | December 14, 2016

The spending bill will help fund efforts by the Great Lakes Restoration Initiative.

Land

Michigan grants protect 400 acres for recreational use

By Sam Corden | December 13, 2016

The Natural Resources Trust Fund helps pay for some of the largest conservation efforts in the state.

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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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