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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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Cycling professor makes the Great Lakes his classroom

By Jaqueline Kelly | October 17, 2017

New book looks at a professor’s journey around the Great Lakes on bike.

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Great Lakes conference to discuss regional challenges

By Elizabeth Miller | September 22, 2017

In mid-October, environmentalists from across the Great Lakes region will meet to discuss their biggest challenges.

Nearshore

Photo Friday: Common “Greatness” shared in African and American lakes

By David Poulson | August 18, 2017

The sights on the shores of Africa’s Lake Malawi differ slightly from those on our Great Lakes (you may find a crocodile or two), but there are similarities as well.

Nearshore

Spring rain caused severe sewage overflows in Lake Ontario

By Veronica Volk | August 14, 2017

This spring’s heavy rain in the Lake Ontario region had quite an impact on homeowners, but it also affected the water offshore.

Climate

Photo Friday: Waterspout over Lake Michigan

By admin | August 4, 2017

Central Michigan University student and photography hobbyist Kyler Phillips found himself in the right place at the right time for this shot.

Nearshore

What’s it like to live in a Lake Erie lighthouse? Bring water.

By Elizabeth Miller | July 20, 2017

It’s easier to get to Sheila Consaul’s summer home by boat than by foot.

Nearshore

Life’s a beach – two of them on the Great Lakes

By David Poulson | July 18, 2017

NASA checks out the nation’s beaches from space.

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Survey asks: How you dune?

By admin | May 29, 2017

Have you recreated on Michigan’s coastal dunes? Tell Michigan officials about your experience.

Nearshore

Did Plan 2014 cause Lake Ontario’s floods?

By Guest Contributor | May 18, 2017

Some residents and officials blame the International Joint Commission’s plan, which took effect in January, for flooding in the region.

Nearshore

Clean up of Great Lakes hot spots may get one-year reprieve, but supporters fear long term cuts

By Natasha Blakely | May 4, 2017

The president’s proposed cuts to the GLRI will have severe consequences for the Great Lakes, unless Congress can turn things around.

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Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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