Wildlife
Beware the new invaders — New Zealand mud snails
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They reproduce fast, allowing them to densely carpet the bottom of a river and displace ecologically important native snails.
Recreation
Outdoor activities that boost economy can influence restoration
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Study maps threats and what people care about.
Wildlife
Radio-collared feral hogs turn traitor
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Feral hogs tagged with location trackers have led researchers to where they hide out with others, earning them the name “Judas hogs.”
Echo
Declining car ownership, fuel efficiency challenge transportation funding
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Millennials’ preference for public transportation, bicycles cause financial concerns for transportation agencies.
Land
Deadline looms to remove private camps from Ottawa National Forest
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More than 100 long-time leaseholders are seeking an extension of their right to keep hunting and vacation camps in the Ottawa National Forest.
Recreation
Madison’s numerous dog parks have tails wagging
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They are part of a city goal for a”dog-positive parks system.” Studies say dog parks are sources of support, information sharing and collective action.
Recreation
Appeals court says Michigan canoeist can’t sue to sample shore
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The Court of Appeals ruled that a nonprofit organization had the right to deny a canoeist access to the Grand River river shore to test for contamination.
Energy
Push underway to expand fast Internet service in rural areas
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Pockets of the Michigan still struggle with slow broadband Internet speeds.
Energy
Michigan’s move toward clean energy picks up steam
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A new EPA standard could push Michigan more quickly toward clean energy.
Recreation
Are you smarter than these high schoolers? Probably not.
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Great Lakes high schoolers test their knowledge of marine science in the Great Lakes Quiz Bowl. Registration for the 2016’s event starts today (Nov. 3).