Wildlife
Fake reefs are good for fishing – how about for the fish?
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While they attract fish to eat and spawn, artificial reefs in the Great Lakes need to be monitored longer to evaluate their success, according to a new study.
Recreation
Eco Cup match-up: The Wild vs the Blackhawks
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A first round match in Great Lakes Echo’s first NHL Eco Cup.
Water
Lake effect: Turning water into sound
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Fascinated by projects that interpret environmental data as sound, an Echo reporter turns Lake Michigan/Huron water levels into a sound communications strategy.
Recreation
NHL seeks sustainability on ice
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Creating a single sheet of ice for a hockey arena requires about 12,500 gallons of water. While the Stanley Cup playoffs continue, you can help decide which Great Lakes hockey team wins Echo’s Eco Cup for sustainability. Fill out a bracket, weigh in with your picks.
Wildlife
New Michigan fishing regs allow year round catch and release of bass
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Some anglers worry about longterm harm.
Take our fish quiz.
Energy
Energy policy debate is missing the point, advocates say
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Michigan officials continue to debate on proposals for Michigan’s future energy policy, with goals for cheap, reliable energy.
Recreation
State and local partners plan statewide trail
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The Iron Belle trail is a proposed 1,200-mile pathway starting in Detroit and ending in the western Upper Peninsula.
Wildlife
Property owner snared in Ohio trapping case
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Traps used to catch coyotes killing birds on hunting preserve also caught neighbor’s dog.
Wildlife
Imperiled butterfly leads way for conservation of climate sensitive species
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Michigan has been the hotbed of the endangered Karner blue butterfly. But now a changing climate threatens the blue bug.
Water
Great Lakes state gets worst grade for water policy
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Michigan ranked the lowest among Great Lakes scores on its most recent scorecard from the Alliance for Water Efficiency. It received a mere 3 points out of the possible 40 for water efficiency and policy.