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environmental politics

New Great Lakes research collaborative eyes funding threats

By Steven Maier | June 7, 2017

The Cooperative Institute for Great Lakes Research will coordinate efforts by federal, international and regional agencies; nine universities and advocacy and policy organizations.

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The Mighty Mac

By Steven Maier | May 19, 2017

Views of the longest suspension bridge in the western hemisphere on a chilly May morning.

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Historian honors Detroit architect in new book

By Steven Maier | May 17, 2017

Wirt Rowland has been called the father of the modern skyscraper. He left his mark especially on the city of Detroit, designing five of the behemoths marking the city skyline.

Endangered wildlife

Wastewater deadzone kills mussels

By Steven Maier | May 1, 2017

An extreme example in an Ontario river shows these mollusks are more sensitive to pollution than we knew.

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Great Lakes vulnerable to outbreak of fish virus

By Steven Maier | April 13, 2017

A new study shows that large parts of the Great Lakes can host a virus responsible for thousands of fish deaths in the region.

Wildlife

Usually the villain, invasive species odd hero for native fish

By Steven Maier | April 6, 2017

Cisco supported one of the largest fisheries in the Great Lakes before their collapse 60 years ago. They’re now mounting a comeback, and an invasive species is opening the door.

Art

Ontario artist finally doing what she loves

By Steven Maier | March 31, 2017

Ontario native Brigitte Granton chose years ago to go into the sciences because it was practical. Now she captures wilderness for a living.

Great Lakes

Setting the story straight on Great Lakes water levels

By Steven Maier | March 15, 2017

Warm winters don’t necessarily make for lowered lakes.

Photo Friday

Ready for their closeup

By Steven Maier | March 3, 2017

It’s a zoo out there. We just can’t see it.

environmental politics

Great Lakes businesses join forces against oil pipeline

By Steven Maier | February 27, 2017

The collection of businesses see Enbridge Line 5 as a threat to the economy and the environment.

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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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