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Karen Hopper Usher

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Recreation

12 falls, 12 beers

By Karen Hopper Usher | February 22, 2017

Outdoor enthusiasts with disabilities hit the slopes thanks to the region’s adaptive ski programs.

Beaches

Video shows stunning views of Lake Michigan

By Karen Hopper Usher | February 9, 2017

A kiteboarding and drone enthusiast captures stunning views of Lake Michigan beaches.

Books

New book introduces readers to the prairie

By Karen Hopper Usher | February 1, 2017

A new book introduces readers to a compelling but disappearing landscape.

Agriculture

Man spent federal crop loan on boat, Mexican vacation

By Karen Hopper Usher | January 30, 2017

A $210,000 federal crop loan wasn’t a big deal at first. Now a former Wisconsinite is on probation.

deer

Dachshunds prove they’re not just housepets

By Karen Hopper Usher | January 23, 2017

Dachshunds help hunters find wounded deer.

Echo

In Pursuit of Plants: Foraging is nutritious, organic and free

By Chloe Kiple | January 17, 2017

Foraging for food can be healthy for you and for the environment.

coyote in foliage
coyote

Foxes join #TeamWolf versus #TeamCoyote

By Karen Hopper Usher | January 6, 2017

Wolves, foxes and coyotes show “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”

Echo

Wash, rinse, pollute, repeat

By Chloe Kiple | December 21, 2016

Parts of our clothing ends up in the bellies of fish because of our laundering habits.

Great Lakes shipping

New Soo Lock could prevent trillion-dollar crisis

By Karen Hopper Usher | December 20, 2016

President-elect Donald Trump’s call for infrastructure investment could give revamping of critical maritime link a boost.

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chimney bluffs

Great Lakes invasive species documentary airs on public television

By Karen Hopper Usher | December 14, 2016

A new documentary about invasive species in the Great Lakes was a labor of love for a husband-and-wife team.

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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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