Echo
Red-fleshed apples could keep Michigan cider makers in the black
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The Michigan Craft Beverage Council recently awarded $34,644 to study how to produce new varieties of apples for cider making.
Echo
Echo reporters honored for journalism excellence
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Two Great Lakes Echo reporters were recently honored for excellence in journalism by the Michigan Press Association’s 2020 College Better Newspaper contest.
COVID-19
Despite the pandemic, zoos remain optimistic
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Michigan zoos say they aim to provide a safe and educational experience for individuals and families this year.
breweries
Grants help keep breweries open and saves jobs, brewers say
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Last year was difficult for West Michigan breweries.
Echo
Fate of the Earth loses friend of the Earth
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University trustee supported public engagement with sustainability science and policy.
COVID-19
Providers call for expansion of telehealth services beyond COVID-19
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Federal lawmakers consider easing restrictions.
COVID-19
School nurses keep staff, students safe during the pandemic
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Contact tracing often starts with school nurses, and its effectiveness relies heavily on their ability to communicate with staff and students and organize their findings.
Books
Famed outdoor writer’s journals found in old refrigerator to be published soon
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A decade after the death of bestselling author and conservationist, Sigurd F. Olson, his son found some of his loose-leaf journals in an unplugged refrigerator. The journals have since been turned into a book that will be published in June.
Echo
Michigan food hubs, food systems get grant opportunity
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The deadline for applying for grants of up to $100,000 to promote regional and value-added food systems is March 18.
Echo
Virtual classes especially hard for 22,500 students with autism
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The switch to virtual classes, meetings and social activities during the COVID-19 pandemic is difficult for any student, but imagine not understanding the reason for making the change. That’s what students with autism cope with every day.