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Celebrating 100th anniversary of parks system with a great Great Lakes view

By Morgan Linn | September 2, 2016

Apostle Islands National Lakeshore has the largest collection of lighthouses of any National Park Service property.

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Asbestos removal threatened residents; contractor fined

By Eric Freedman | September 1, 2016

Attempt to cut costs threatened health, according to U.S. Attorney.

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Student journalists report on Michigan’s Watershed Academy

By David Poulson | August 31, 2016

They learn of water monitoring protocols used worldwide while documenting the efforts of Michigan’s Tip of the Mitt Watershed Council and the Huron Pines Americorp.

Energy

Great Lakes offshore wind farm has funding, but faces hurdles before construction

By Josh Bender | August 30, 2016

A construction start in two years may be overly optimistic.

Air

Air conditioner thief faces long spell in the cooler

By Eric Freedman | August 29, 2016

A heroin addict is convicted of an environmental felony for releasing ozone-damaging chemicals during the theft of commercial air conditioners.

Echo

Michigan gov’s DEQ choice reflects comfort with business perspective

By Gary Wilson | August 26, 2016

Like Michael Jordan and Barack Obama, Rick Snyder stays in his comfort zone.

Podcasts

Can drownings be eliminated on the Great Lakes?

By Guest Contributor | August 23, 2016

A new series from Great Lakes Today investigates the deadliness of Great Lakes currents. This is the fourth and final part.

Podcasts

Great Lakes drownings hit Michigan county

By Guest Contributor | August 22, 2016

A new series from Great Lakes Today investigates the deadliness of Great Lakes currents. This is part three.

Podcasts

Deadly currents: Why they hit the Great Lakes

By Guest Contributor | August 19, 2016

A new series from Great Lakes Today investigates the deadliness of Great Lakes currents. This is part two.

Podcasts

Ohio mother mourns son taken by Lake Erie current

By Guest Contributor | August 18, 2016

A new series from Great Lakes Today investigates the deadliness of Great Lakes currents. This is part one.

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About Great Lakes Echo

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

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