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Photo Friday

Photo Friday: Seining for invasive fish on Grand Traverse Bay, Michigan

By Eric Freedman | September 8, 2017

Fisheries biologist Steve Hensler of the Cerulean Center recently demonstrated one way in which professional and citizen scientists search together for invasive fish in Lake Michigan.

Agriculture

More dairy production predicted to moo-ve to Great Lakes region

By Eric Freedman | August 31, 2017

Rising temperatures due to climate change might bring more dairy farms into the Great Lakes region.

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Lake Superior loses ground in water clarity

By Eric Freedman | August 29, 2017

Lake Superior is now the third clearest of the Great Lakes, but clarity isn’t necessarily something the two new front runners should be proud of.

Fish

Anglers’ curiosity spurs fish recovery research

By Steven Maier | August 28, 2017

Hundreds of fish with implanted acoustic trackers were recovered by anglers across Lake Huron and Lake Erie in response to rewards offered by researchers.

Energy

Niagara Power Project’s recognized for influence on power production

By Eric Freedman | August 25, 2017

The locale of a pioneering hydropower project near one of North America’s iconic natural wonders is now on the National Register of Historic Places.

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Parade of invaders threaten inland lakes

By Carl Stoddard | August 21, 2017

New invaders are being discovered in Michigan’s inland lakes. Lakeshore property owners can help.

Nearshore

Photo Friday: Common “Greatness” shared in African and American lakes

By David Poulson | August 18, 2017

The sights on the shores of Africa’s Lake Malawi differ slightly from those on our Great Lakes (you may find a crocodile or two), but there are similarities as well.

Land

Minn. fire tower wins historic site designation

By Eric Freedman | August 17, 2017

Before airplanes and 911 calls became the prominent ways to discover forest fires, forests were monitored from fire lookout towers.

bees

Minnesota citizen scientists thrill at sightings of endangered bumble bee

By Carin Tunney | August 16, 2017

Citizen scientists are the key to new findings for a Minnesota project that tracks bees, including the endangered rusty patched bumble bee.

Great Lakes

Wisconsin duo to walk for the Great Lakes

By Kate Habrel | August 15, 2017

Two women are walking from Lake Michigan to Lake Superior to raise awareness of Great Lakes conservation. And they’ll do it in one month.

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Catch of the Day

  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

  • Four electric buses will hit University of Michigan’s campus next summer

    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

Climate News: Great Lakes Region
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Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
Experts say updating Michigan’s building code may be key for meeting climate goals. Here’s why.
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Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
Everything you need to know about Illinois’ $4,000 electric vehicle rebate
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These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
These 3 Detroit restaurants are tackling climate change in the kitchen
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How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
How changing climate is impacting Michigan’s fall colors
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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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