deer
Dachshunds prove they’re not just housepets
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Dachshunds help hunters find wounded deer.
Land
In Pursuit of Plants: Shoe leather and high tech catch criminals
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Poaching can be devastating to ecosystems, so catching criminals is of utmost importance.
endangered plants
In Pursuit of Plants: “Green gold” rush spurs Midwest plant poaching
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Ginseng is highly sought after in the Midwest.
endangered plants
In Pursuit of Plants: poaching orchids
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Collectors and purveyors of herbal remedies threaten rare Great Lakes regional species.
Echo
In Pursuit of Plants: Foraging is nutritious, organic and free
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Foraging for food can be healthy for you and for the environment.
Recreation
Michigan campgrounds welcome winter campers
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Those who’d like to “rough it” in a tent and those who prefer electricity, water and Wi-Fi have options for winter camping in Michigan.
environmental politics
How ZIP codes nearly masked the lead problem in Flint
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The Flint water crisis proves that ZIP codes are not reliable for public health research.
Forests
Researchers look to brace Great Lakes forests for climate change
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Warming temperatures and more frequent short-term droughts are forecasted for Great Lakes forests.
Echo
Court rules against Sleeping Bear trail critics
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Challengers to a segment of the 17-mile long trailway say the National Park Service failed to fully disclose the environmental impacts of the trail.
The Buzz
Anti-invasives campaigns target aquarium, water garden hobbyists
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State is developing legislatively-mandated list of plants and animals that residents can own and trade.