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This broad category encompasses fish. It is further divided on the main menu with tags for mammals, insects, amphibians, birds, mussels, invaders and endangered wildlife.

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Fish

Michigan natural resource program raises salmon, sells surplus

By Kaley Fech | October 19, 2018

Once the DNR’s egg take needs are met, the agency sells surplus salmon to the public.

Climate change

Changing climate linked to changing species

By Anntaninna Biondo | October 11, 2018

But public fails to make the link.

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Recording lures endangered bird to Wisconsin woods

By Kaley Fech | October 10, 2018

Playback project helps diversify population of endangered Kirtland’s warblers.

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Biodiversity surprise: Scientists puzzled by martens’ return to Isle Royale

By Eric Freedman | September 26, 2018

Martens were historically abundant on Isle Royale but, as valuable furbearers, were heavily trapped until 1917 when the last recorded specimen was found. Now they’re back, and scientists aren’t sure how they got there.

Wildlife

Toledo zoo announces Maumee River sturgeon program

By Will Grimm | September 19, 2018

The Toledo Zoo is inviting citizens to participate in the reintroduction of the lake sturgeon into the Maumee River.

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Minnesota man charged with smuggling turtles in packages marked as toys

By Eric Freedman | August 20, 2018

Details scant in grand jury indictment regarding attempt to illegally ship 38 box turtles to Hong Kong.

bugs

Ideal conditions lead to firefly boom

By Veronica Volk | July 18, 2018

If you’ve been noticing more fireflies in your backyard this summer, you’re not alone.

Wildlife

Piping plovers face new threat in the Great Lakes

By Naina Rao | June 25, 2018

A new predator has emerged for piping plovers in the Great Lakes.

Birds

Conservationists toast comeback of the Kirtland’s warbler in Michigan

By Naina Rao | June 13, 2018

Environmentalists are celebrating the return of the Kirtland’s warbler in Michigan’s Northern Lower Peninsula.

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Collaboration helps Michigan, Wisconsin celebrate elk management milestones

By Carin Tunney | June 11, 2018

Elk in the Great Lakes region reached restoration milestones in 2018.

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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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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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