Recreation
License fee change generated more funds for Michigan natural resources
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The restructuring is expected to put more boots on the ground, waders in the water and eyes in the field.
Land
Edible plants, bicycles, Lake Superior islands reflect artist’s environment themes
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His work deals with political and environmental issues in the Great Lakes and its indigenous communities.
Wildlife
Good news? Smallmouth bass chow down on invaders
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New studies show that the invasive species, round goby, has become a key food source for native species, including the small mouth bass, yellow perch and walleye.
Wildlife
Winged Wednesday: What does your old couch have to do with an eagle’s health?
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Michigan’s bald eagles are among the most contaminated birds on the planet when it comes to phased-out flame retardant chemicals in their livers, according to new research.
Wildlife
Emergency trout rule takes effect in Lake Superior
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Wisconsin Natural Resources Board approved an emergency rule that reduces the daily limit of trout in the Apostle Islands region of Lake Superior.
Waste
A new focus on PBB
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Ken Winter comments on what some consider one of Michigan’s worst agricultural disasters, continuing to make headlines some 40 years later.
Energy
As Michigan wind farms expand, protests increase
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Thanks to wind power, Michigan is on track to meet its renewable energy goals, but issues of transparency and turbine placement have some doubting this new shift toward wind.
Echo
State-Fish student art contest promotes conservation education
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The annual State-Fish art contest promotes conservation awareness, aquatic and artistic knowledge in a competition that earns some students national recognition.
Water
New website finds Great Lakes data in minutes
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The Great Lakes Monitoring website provides viewers with decades of nutrient, contaminant and water data at the click of a button.
Echo
Revenue drops from region’s environmental plate sales
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Increasing competition for sales means that fewer drivers are buying the license plates that support environmental causes.