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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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Climate change

U.S., Canadian coast guards break ice on shared waters

By Kaley Fech | December 19, 2018

The economic value of the cargo they helped move last winter is estimated at $875 million.

Phragmites are a grass like invasive species that can grow to a height of 10 ft. Photo: Nps.gov.
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Phrag fight: is it friend or foe?

By Whitney McDonald | November 16, 2018

How the First Nations people of Walpole Island are approaching the phragmites problem.

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Water plant provides physical and spiritual sustenance

By Will Grimm | November 1, 2018

The story of wild rice and its relationship to Native American culture.

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Bowling Green State University opens algae-fighting center

By Anntaninna Biondo | October 30, 2018

The university recently announced a $5.2 million federal grant to create the Lake Erie Center for Fresh Waters and Human Health.

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Poll shows indigenous people more aware of Great Lakes threats

By Anntaninna Biondo | October 26, 2018

Among the differences is that 20 percent of the non-indigenous respondents didn’t know where their drinking water comes from but only about 1 percent of indigenous people were not sure.

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Great Lakes researcher recognized for pioneering plastic pollution studies

By Tamia Boyd | September 24, 2018

Her efforts led to bans on microplastics and to the discovery that plastic is ubiquitous throughout the environment.

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NASA astronaut captures Belle Isle image from space

By Will Grimm | September 7, 2018

The Detroit River is one of the most important waterways in the Great Lakes system, according to NASA’s post.

Catch of the Day

Size matters, but what’s the appropriate measure?

By David Poulson | August 31, 2018

How mighty is Michigan’s Mackinac Bridge?

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Lake Erie wind farm: face off over pollution, birds and jobs

By Guest Contributor | July 24, 2018

About 40 people testified last week at a public hearing on a potential offshore wind farm in Lake Erie.

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Where the Great Lakes Compact ends and Wisconsin law begins

By Scott Gordon | April 3, 2018

Why the Waukesha and Foxconn water diversions involve different rules.

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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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clickondetroit.com
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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