Books
New book introduces readers to the prairie
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A new book introduces readers to a compelling but disappearing landscape.
environmental politics
Improving Soo Locks top priority for state legislators
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The Soo Locks are essential to the Great Lakes and the United States economy, and they desperately need to be upgraded.
Agriculture
Man spent federal crop loan on boat, Mexican vacation
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A $210,000 federal crop loan wasn’t a big deal at first. Now a former Wisconsinite is on probation.
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.
Forests
Researchers look to brace Great Lakes forests for climate change
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Warming temperatures and more frequent short-term droughts are forecasted for Great Lakes forests.
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.