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Lake Ontario, Montreal are flooded. Can this dam help?

By Veronica Volk | May 11, 2017

Property owners along Lake Ontario’s shores hope a dam can help curtail flooding.

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This dam removal tool moves data rather than cement

By Jack Nissen | May 10, 2017

Dam removal is on an upward trend. A new tool helps to figure out which should go first.

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Old dams threaten downstream life

By Laina Stebbins | May 9, 2017

Aging dams in high-hazard locations have the potential to do great harm to the environment and to human life.

Water

Another clean-up for Mother Nature

By CurrentCast | May 8, 2017

Governments might be phasing out the use of microbeads, but nothing but time will remove the problem from the environment.

Commentary

Watershed politics unite clean water advocates

By Guest Columnist | May 5, 2017

A watershed is also a social structure that can fight EPA cuts and support better infrastructure, regulations

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Prevent stormwater pollution like a pro, easily

By CurrentCast | April 27, 2017

April showers bring… more opportunities for stormwater pollution.

Algae

Stay away from decay: Algae contains harmful bacteria, study says

By Lucy Schroeder | April 19, 2017

Recent research says decaying algae can promote the growth of bacteria that makes people and animals sick.

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Trees can be a stream’s best friend

By CurrentCast | April 19, 2017

Streams with forested banks are healthier than streams without ’em. Wade in to cleaner water

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Hackathon aims to clean up Lake Erie

By Elizabeth Miller | April 10, 2017

An unlikely industry is taking on Lake Erie.

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Ballast water can harbor invasive viruses, study says

By Liam Tiernan | April 4, 2017

The water used to stabilize ships has been known to carry invasive species. A new study says viruses can be counted among them.

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  • 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

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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
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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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