The Buzz
State of the State Address highlights environmental issues
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Gov. Rick Snyder discussed Asian carp, wetland conservation, water quality and other environmental issues in his 2017 State of the State Address.
Land
In Pursuit of Plants: Shoe leather and high tech catch criminals
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Poaching can be devastating to ecosystems, so catching criminals is of utmost importance.
endangered plants
In Pursuit of Plants: “Green gold” rush spurs Midwest plant poaching
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Ginseng is highly sought after in the Midwest.
endangered plants
In Pursuit of Plants: poaching orchids
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Collectors and purveyors of herbal remedies threaten rare Great Lakes regional species.
Echo
In Pursuit of Plants: Foraging is nutritious, organic and free
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Foraging for food can be healthy for you and for the environment.
Echo
Court rules against Sleeping Bear trail critics
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Challengers to a segment of the 17-mile long trailway say the National Park Service failed to fully disclose the environmental impacts of the trail.
The Buzz
Anti-invasives campaigns target aquarium, water garden hobbyists
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State is developing legislatively-mandated list of plants and animals that residents can own and trade.
Land
Edamame demand could spark production in Great Lakes region
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But this high-maintenance cousin in the soy family requires careful harvesting.
coyote
Foxes join #TeamWolf versus #TeamCoyote
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Wolves, foxes and coyotes show “the enemy of my enemy is my friend.”
Climate
Scientists explore the mysterious inner space of the subnivium
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Their research could reveal how climate change impacts Great Lakes plants and animals.