Land
Michigan’s ‘Pine King’
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Author Mike Nagel chronicles the business and philanthropic acumen of Michigan’s ‘Pine King’ in his new book.
Water
Photo Friday: First entry in U.S. Canadian border challenge
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A submission for the Great Lakes border challenge captures a colorful island vista along the Ohio-Ontario border.
Recreation
Birch bark canoe artists keep Native American tradition afloat
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Native Americans have worked to return what was once merely a souvenir shop item to a craft that is a symbol of individual and community pride,
Land
Great Lakes border challenge
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Provide an image illustrating the US/Canada border relationship and we’ll run it in an Echo post.
Nearshore
From mapmakers to moles, North Shore traces a Superior coast legacy
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A decade of deep archival research and on-the-ground observation lends perspective to a new environmental history in this new book.
Wildlife
Bringing conservation to cities
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A new book explains how what was once considered the ultimate paradox is now setting the precedent for urban development — a wildlife refuge in Detroit. The author will discuss the promise of urban conservation in Dearborn Heights Wednesday.
Land
The natural guide to Michigan
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Many years and many scientists have taken on the challenge of documenting the natural communities of this Great Lakes state.
Recreation
Author interviews Lake Michigan
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Wisconsin native Pen Augustin explains her communication with Lake Michigan and its surroundings in her book, “Waves of Light: Messages From Nature To Heal Our Planet.”
Echo
Great Lakes regional environment theme of award-winning publications
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Two are featured in reviews on Echo
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.