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The Michigan Department of Natural Resources says the number of feral swine – known to infect farm pigs – is significantly decreasing. But one interest group is at odds with the DNR over the numbers, saying the problem is all but solved.
If you had the chance, how would you recreate the United States? John Lavey, a land use planner at the Sonoran Institute, designed this map that divvies up the country by its watersheds. The idea is to use water more efficiently while minimizing conflicts over its use. He gerrymandered state boundaries by Hydrologic Unit Codes, keeping capitals and national borders intact. Not a bad idea.
Those troublesome Asian carp continue to attract national attention — this time starring in an award-winning series of stories in the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel. Reporter Dan Egan recently won the top award given by the American Association for the Advancement of Science in the large newspaper category for science reporting. He was recognized for Deep Trouble, a series looking at the biological, public policy and engineering challenges that the carp pose for the Great Lakes. “The history of engineering, public works, and invasive species battles is woven into the story elegantly,” said Laura Helmuth, science editor for Slate. “It’s a fascinating read, full of drama and passion.”
Reports,predictions and warnings of climate change are hard to avoid these days.
But just how are Americans processing all of this news and what do we really think about climate change and our environment?
A changing climate has implications for the greatness of Great Lakes grapes.
But researchers say the long term impact on taste and production is still a tough call.
Mr. Great Lakes (Jeff Kart) reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.
Nov. 8, 2013, The Environment Report, Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart, Q-90.1 FM Delta College NPR by jeffkart
This week, Kart discusses a red-tailed hawk that has been coming to Saginaw County’s Shiawassee National Refuge for the last 27 years. Text at Mr. Great Lakes
As climate changes and growing seasons are interrupted by drought and frost, trees become more vulnerable to insects and disease.
Jon Allan describes himself as a “systems guy” and says that’s what drives his world-view.
That’s important to know because his current “system” happens to be the Great Lakes and the waters of Michigan.
A recent University of Wisconsin study looked at whether genetically modifying poplar trees to more easily produce ethanol could also make them vulnerable to insect pests.
