Fish
Benefits of eating mercury contaminated fish may outweigh risks
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A recent study investigated health trends in the Anishinaabe, who have deep-rooted cultural connections to fishing.
Nearshore
New effort to track wild rice in Michigan
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A statewide effort to track wild rice will need the help of tribal leaders who harvest and have already restored some rice beds.
Photo Friday
Photo Friday: St. Clair River
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The St. Clair River has a troubled history of pollution, but clean-up efforts have sought to improve that.
Nearshore
Fighting invaders with drones and fungi
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Michigan Tech researchers are exploring new ways to combine technology and nature to fight invasive species in the Great Lakes.
Nearshore
Want a Great Lakes lighthouse? Check out the government’s auction site
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You can bid on four now.
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Shining lights on Great Lakes history
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Recent addition of three beacons brings total to 144 Great Lakes lighthouses on National Register of Historic Places.
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U.S. and Canada work to limit Lake Erie phosphorus
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The new limits aim to dramatically reduce the risk for harmful algae blooms.
Nearshore
Business owner harvests wild foods
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A Michigan business owner harvests and sells wild food.
Nearshore
Road trip: a Superior roadside view
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Check out this Superior road trip. Got a favorite road trip in the Great Lakes region? Nominate it to be considered for a spin on Echo.