Art
Living, learning and loving: Runners circumnavigate Lake Superior
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The trio hope to raise money for community groups and study the effects of microplastics in Lake Superior during the 1,300 mile journey.
Art
Shopping and cooking guide links past and present of Detroit’s Eastern Market
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An on-the-ground look at Eastern Market evokes the spirit and memories of one of brightest Detroit’s gems.
Art
Good anglers, bad marriages and fish that fake orgasms
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New book explores the lore and legacy of fishing in the North Woods.
lakes/rivers/wetlands
Photo Friday: big boat brings big waves
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Watch as bystanders get caught in the Michipictoten’s wake as it arrives in the port of Duluth.
Catch of the Day
Poll: Public perception divided on Great Lakes health trend
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About half identify pollution as the region’s greatest threat.
Echo
Great Lakes ports open their docks for cruise lines
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Cruise line tourism is growing in the Great Lakes as port cities navigate border regulations.
Catch of the Day
Superheroes build homes for bats
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Bat homes constructed from the set of Batman v Superman will be auctioned off to fund bat conservation efforts.
Recreation
Michigan expands dark skies preserves
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New law gives state an edge in night time tourism.
Wildlife
High schoolers harness high tech to teach world about biodiversity
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The National Bio-Diversity Teach-In run by a Great Lakes school in Illinois connects students nationwide with environmental experts.
Recreation
Field trip grants make fourth grade so much better
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Grants geared towards field trip transportation funding will get Michigan fourth graders out exploring public lands and waters.