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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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Underwater photographer captures forgotten stories beneath Great Lakes

By admin | August 11, 2017

Becky Kagan Schott recently shared video footage from her excursions into the depths of the Great Lakes.

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New folk record explores Midwestern social issues

By Kate Habrel | August 10, 2017

Retired journalist, current history professor and songwriter Stephen Jones recently released a new record featuring songs about his experience living in the American Midwest.

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Neighbors, not nuisances: Advocates explore refuge for bats in cities

By Steven Maier | August 8, 2017

As bat populations dwindle nationwide, the Organization for Bat Conservation is seeking refuge for them in cities.

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Upper Peninsula road parks on National Register of Historic Places

By Eric Freedman | August 7, 2017

Brockway Mountain Drive is one of the most scenic roads in America.

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Driving trends shifting gears

By Jack Nissen | August 3, 2017

Study from the University of Michigan Transportation Research Institute says city driving is on the rise.

conservation

Transplanting martens falls short in Wisconsin, new study finds

By Eric Freedman | August 1, 2017

A recent study looks at a failed conservation attempt.

Recreation

Tubin’ down the river

By Eric Freedman | July 31, 2017

This time of year is perfect for a lazy ride on a good river.

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Sights of the Algoma District, Ontario

By Steven Maier | July 28, 2017

The sparsely populated area is home to impressive landscapes, many of which can be viewed from winding country roads.

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Building virtual waterworks with this game could lead to improving the real thing

By Steven Maier | July 19, 2017

Players build water systems while challenged by pollution, runaway growth, drought and mismanagement. Designers hope to will improve understanding of and support for a system largely out of sight and taken for granted.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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