Podcasts
Ohio mother mourns son taken by Lake Erie current
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A new series from Great Lakes Today investigates the deadliness of Great Lakes currents. This is part one.
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Hunt for virtual wildlife leads to real nature encounters
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Recreation officials are using the virtual Pokemon Go monsters showing up in zoos and parks to promote interactions with nature and real wildlife.
Recreation
Poached Canadian bear, wolf get Wisconsin hunters in hot water
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Boasts on Facebook lead to conviction.
Recreation
Trail segment installed at Sleeping Bear
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Environmental precautions taken when constructing the 27-mile-long route.
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Should tourism support environmental protection?
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Flint water crisis spotlights Michigan’s link between economy and environment.
camping
State parks invest in upgrades to attract new campers, save money
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They include upgraded utilities and new programs to teach camping skills.
Diving
Researchers look to the sky to peer underwater
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Sunken ships leave sediment trails that can be tracked by satellite. The new method of locating shipwrecks could improve Great Lakes maritime research.
Recreation
Retired zoologist reveals unseen life through his art
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His rural Michigan studio features coldly utilitarian scientific equipment that contrast with the vibrant paintings of the images it reveals.
Podcasts
Turning off the lights to see the sky’s stories
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The night sky has influenced human culture since practically its inception, but these days there are many people who have never even seen the stars.
Art
Living, learning and loving: Runners circumnavigate Lake Superior
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The trio hope to raise money for community groups and study the effects of microplastics in Lake Superior during the 1,300 mile journey.