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The nearshore encompasses beaches and wetlands. It extends from uplands through the coasts and into the water near the shore.

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Six-month water level predictions illustrate Great Lakes complexity

By Great Lakes Echo | November 25, 2015

Superior and Huron-Michigan expected to drop below last year. Ontario and Erie to be higher.

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Photo Friday: Chasing Lake Michigan waves

By Kayla Smith | November 20, 2015

Photographer Tom Gill captures sunset views of a stormy Lake Michigan.

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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on storm survey, fishing regs and solar design

By Jeff Kart | October 27, 2015

Mr. Great Lakes talks extreme storm impacts, MSU student solar competition and changes to fishing regulations for Saginaw Bay.

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Sleeping Bear Point Life-Saving Station at Sleeping Bear Dunes

Photo Friday: Sleeping Bear Dunes

By Eric Freedman | October 23, 2015

Dunes, plovers and culture.

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Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on conservation volunteers and clean energy financing

By Jeff Kart | October 19, 2015

Plus, a look at recreational use and stress on the Saginaw Bay area.

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Scientists play catch up as new chemicals contaminate Great Lakes birds

By | October 15, 2015

Experts say new flame retardants and stain repellents in Great Lakes wildlife offer further evidence of a broken regulatory system.

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Weevils, invasive plants add to woes of the Pitcher’s thistle

By Ali Pechu | September 29, 2015

Greenhouse seedlings are needed to preserve the plant that was federally listed as threatened in 1988.

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Enbridge practices oil containment at controversial pipeline crossing Straits of Mackinac

By Courtney Bourgoin | September 25, 2015

“Everyone needs insurance,” said Al Monaco, the chief executive officer of Enbridge Inc. “This isn’t cheap insurance either.”

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Could fish farm expansion in Michigan hurt the Great Lakes?

By WKAR Current State | September 18, 2015

There’s a concern that wild populations of lake trout could be impacted by the expansion of fish farming in the Great Lakes.

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EPA exec.: Great Lakes Restoration Initiative scores successes

By Cameron Davis | September 11, 2015

A senior adviser to the EPA administrator describes the impact of federal funding to restore the Great Lakes.

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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

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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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