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Endangered wildlife

Video: Great Lakes sturgeon repopulation efforts underway in Wisconsin

By Steven Maier | November 22, 2017

Scientists in Wisconsin are raising the next generation of this endangered fish. Some of these sturgeon could someday grow to lengths of up to eight feet and weigh 800 pounds.

Echo

Two new books praise Upper Peninsula identity, art

By Steven Maier | November 10, 2017

Michigan’s northern half has received its fair share of snubs. Two authors are trying to change the conversation by highlighting the peninsula’s rich cultural and literary history.

Climate change

Saving the great Northwoods may require transforming it

By Steven Maier | October 26, 2017

As a warming climate transforms forests across the northern Great Lakes, scientists working in the iconic Minnesotan landscape are embracing the change.

Videos

Video: Lake Erie algae blooms hurt local economy

By Steven Maier | October 13, 2017

Businesses along western Lake Erie are hurting from dwindling tourism as more anglers avoid the lake, said charter fisherman Dean Thompson. His own business has dropped 40 percent this year.

Agriculture

Government and farmers team up to fight Great Lakes algae blooms

By Steven Maier | October 9, 2017

The Great Lakes Restoration Initiative has been funding states and counties for years, trying to create buy-in from farmers in the fight against dangerous algae blooms. Starting in November the Great Lakes Commission will ask, “is it working?”

Great Lakes

Stout and trout at Great Lakes Happy Hour

By Steven Maier | September 20, 2017

Great Lakes scientists and advocates come together to discuss environmental issues over a beer.

Fish

Anglers’ curiosity spurs fish recovery research

By Steven Maier | August 28, 2017

Hundreds of fish with implanted acoustic trackers were recovered by anglers across Lake Huron and Lake Erie in response to rewards offered by researchers.

Echo

Sights of the Algoma District, Ontario

By Steven Maier | July 28, 2017

The sparsely populated area is home to impressive landscapes, many of which can be viewed from winding country roads.

Homepage Featured

Building virtual waterworks with this game could lead to improving the real thing

By Steven Maier | July 19, 2017

Players build water systems while challenged by pollution, runaway growth, drought and mismanagement. Designers hope to will improve understanding of and support for a system largely out of sight and taken for granted.

Water quality

Can’t fix waterworks without knowing how water works

By Steven Maier | June 29, 2017

Few people can depict how water gets to the tap and where it goes after it hits the drain, an ignorance that requires a disaster to generate support to upgrade an aging system of pipes and treatment.

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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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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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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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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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