Water
Water crises: Current State’s Great Lakes Month in Review
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Commentator Gary Wilson discusses February’s biggest environmental news stories.
Echo
Fungal diseases threaten Great Lakes walnut, butternuts
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The fungus has wiped out about 90 percent of Michigan’s butternut trees.
Nearshore
Photo Friday: Melting Lake Michigan ice creates mini stalagmites
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Photographer David Marvin captured the unique phenomenon in photo and video.
Recreation
North Trail hikers set 100-mile centennial goal
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Hikers plan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.
Wildlife
Bug brains bring better repellants
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Elizabeth Bandason is looking inside insect brains for answers on how to diminish the use of toxic insecticides.
Recreation
National Register adds Michigan’s Rice Bay, historic Ishpeming building
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The two sites were added because they are “associated with events that have made a significant contribution” to our history.
Echo
Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings nominated as a world heritage site
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Ten buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright have the chance to be internationally recognized as world heritage sites. Three other Great Lakes sites are working toward recognition as well.
Wildlife
High schoolers harness high tech to teach world about biodiversity
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The National Bio-Diversity Teach-In run by a Great Lakes school in Illinois connects students nationwide with environmental experts.
Echo
Odes to the Great Lakes: GVSU exhibition showcases collaborative pieces
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The gallery features the works of artists with close connections to the region.
Wildlife
Some Native American tribes in Michigan battle fish farming proposal
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The tribes are citing the 1836 Treaty of Washington, which treaty grants Michigan tribes occupancy and access rights to the Great Lakes and their neighboring lands.