Earthworms
Sea lamprey, Asian carp, zebra mussels and earthworms?
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These invaders have the power to alter entire ecosystems. The good news? They may not threaten the climate as some studies previously indicated.
Green Gavel
Minnesota court rules police needed search warrant to track poaching suspect
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Conservation officers had seized deer and elk antlers from the suspects home.
Wildlife
Can tiny livestock solve big hunger?
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Eating insects is well-established in Africa, Asia and Australia. But entrepreneurs, including those in the Great Lakes region, are gearing up for its expansion in North America. The protein source could be key to feeding a rising global population if it becomes as acceptable as eating sushi.
Fish
CSI Great Lakes: Fish forensics trace contaminants from lakes to streams
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Fish are what they eat, say investigators whose findings inform decisions on eating fish, dam removal and stocking.
deer
Wisconsin deer are eating trees faster than forests can cope
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Study shows that Wisconsin forest composition is changing because of the out-of-control deer population.
Fish
Lake Huron whitefish feeling effects of invasive mussels
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Lake Huron’s whitefish has seen noticeable declines in their population. A recent study out of Ontario argues that invasive zebra and quagga mussels have contributed significantly to this decline, harming profitable fisheries
Wildlife
Great Lakes festival crowd goes batty over bats
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The upcoming Wisconsin Bat Festival is just one of many festivals and events that celebrate bats and teaches people to protect them. Can’t go? Check out the live bat cam in this post.
deer
Killing deer helps protect rest of herd from wasting disease
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Easing back on disease control efforts risks even more deaths from a disease that turns deer into neurological zombies, wildlife officials say.
Homepage Featured
New detection method could halt Great Lakes killer
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A recent study says that the test could help target streams for treatment and sort invasive lamprey from those that are native.
Wildlife
These birds of a feather lost their feathers
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Scientists are puzzling over rare premature feather loss among common tern chicks at Gull Island in northern Lake Ontario.