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Some Michigan fish safe for pregnant women, sometimes

By Caitlin Taylor | April 11, 2017

Pregnant women must balance the risks and benefits to consuming locally caught fish.

Wildlife

Usually the villain, invasive species odd hero for native fish

By Steven Maier | April 6, 2017

Cisco supported one of the largest fisheries in the Great Lakes before their collapse 60 years ago. They’re now mounting a comeback, and an invasive species is opening the door.

Echo

Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population

By Steven Maier | February 17, 2017

The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.

Fish

Scientists worry about lake herring crash, say new restrictions may help

By Sam Corden | December 12, 2016

Cisco is a crucial part of Lake Superior’s food web.

Fish

New method shows some Great Lakes fish consumption advisories may not protect health

By Morgan Linn | November 18, 2016

Most fish advisories are based on a single contaminant and don’t include the added health risk of multiple contaminants being present at once.

Fish

CSI Great Lakes: Fish forensics trace contaminants from lakes to streams

By Carin Tunney | October 18, 2016

Fish are what they eat, say investigators whose findings inform decisions on eating fish, dam removal and stocking.

Fish

Benefits of eating mercury contaminated fish may outweigh risks

By Eric Freedman | October 12, 2016

A recent study investigated health trends in the Anishinaabe, who have deep-rooted cultural connections to fishing.

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Fish

Lake Huron whitefish feeling effects of invasive mussels

By Ian Wendrow | October 3, 2016

Lake Huron’s whitefish has seen noticeable declines in their population. A recent study out of Ontario argues that invasive zebra and quagga mussels have contributed significantly to this decline, harming profitable fisheries

Catch of the Day

Overfishing less of a threat in Great Lakes than oceans

By Josh Bender | June 22, 2016

Ability to more easily switch to other species before they are threatened reduces fishing pressures.

Wildlife

Health of minnows improving on industrial river

By Josh Bender | June 10, 2016

But gender ratio, deformities and reproduction remain a concern on Indiana’s Grand Calumet.

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  • Michigan Press Association honors Echo reporters

    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

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Climate Stories

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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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