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Catch of the Day

Echo

Indiana motel manager faces prison for DOOM

By Morgan Linn | November 21, 2016

A motel manager used an unregistered pesticide to treat bed bugs and is expected to plead guilty to violating the Federal Insecticide Act

Nearshore

Michigan declares Lake Erie impaired

By Ian Wendrow | November 10, 2016

Activists ask, What’s Ohio waiting for?

Energy

Michigan independent power producers band to fight utility

By Andy Balaskovitz | November 3, 2016

Small energy companies are fighting Consumer Energy’s proposal to pay them less for their electricity.

Contaminants

Flint lead crisis triggers federal funds for abatement across Michigan

By Alexander Smith | November 2, 2016

But a shortage of certified contractors make it difficult to get underway mitigation of the hazardous element found in old homes.

Energy

Advocates face roadblocks while pursuing community solar in Detroit

By Andy Balaskovitz | November 1, 2016

The Michigan city is learning that developing community solar largely comes down to whether the local utility is willing to participate.

Commentary

Great Lakes road trip makes the complex simple

By Gary Wilson | October 21, 2016

Common sense questions at symposium force commentator out of comfort zone.

Land

Ohio forest expansion could help rattler and other endangered species

By Megan McDonnell | October 10, 2016

Corridor purchase will connect state’s largest privately-owned protected forest with a 64,000-acre state forest.

Catch of the Day

Northern Michigan pioneers effort to reduce food waste

By Bridget Bush | October 5, 2016

New reporting requirements help identify star recyclers.

Water

Watch live a forum on the Great Lakes

By Kate Habrel | October 4, 2016

Want to add to the conversation? You can participate online.

Capital News Service

Bill would exterminate breed discrimination

By Alexander Smith | September 23, 2016

Some Michigan cities and towns outlaw breeds perceived to be aggressive. A proposed bill seeks to end that.

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About Great Lakes Echo

Environmental news of the Great Lakes region from the Knight Center for Environmental Journalism at Michigan State University.

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