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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.

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

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