Nearshore
Bracing for Lake Erie algae
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The amount of harmful algae forecast for Lake Erie is likely to be significant, coating parts of the western basin in toxic green slime. Even moderate blooms can threaten drinking water.
Recreation
Pennsylvania ban on Sunday hunting upheld
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Judge says there is no constitutional right to hunt.
Water
Ohio treads water as Lake Erie struggles
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It’s natural to protect our greatest resource. We do it with our homes. Why not our water?
Water
Tricky Mackinac currents could send oil many directions – none good
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Islands and shoreline are at risk in both Lake Michigan and Lake Huron.
Land
Beyond beauty, Michigan plants offer environmental edge
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Bill Schneider grows native Michigan plants and also designs ecologically focused projects such as prairie and wetland mitigation, and storm water recovery works.
Recreation
Balancing fish that are good dads and great sport
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Those best at protecting the next generation of a significant source of tourism revenue are also the most fun to catch.
Air
Great Lakes cities clear air
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Check out the improvements in Chicago, Detroit, Milwaukee, Gary, Toledo, Cleveland.
Wildlife
Insect art: Competition sheds new light on garden damage
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What has six legs and creates art?
That’s true of all the competitors in a new garden art competition In Ontario.
Water
The political climate of Great Lakes cities
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A group of 114 mayors of U.S. and Canadian cities may be best equipped to influence Great Lakes policy.
Land
Urban walkability: Detroit’s to rise, Cleveland’s and Chicago’s to drop
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The industrial economy yields to the knowledge economy which wants to operate in the experienced economy. That puts a premium on walkable communities.