environmental politics
Great Lakes businesses join forces against oil pipeline
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The collection of businesses see Enbridge Line 5 as a threat to the economy and the environment.
Echo
Unique lake trout could help restore Lake Michigan population
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The trout in Lake Michigan were once wiped out, but one strain might help bring them back.
Water
Historian turns childhood interest into book on Great Lakes freighters
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The 20th century history of the Great Lakes freighters is tackled and summarized in a new book by Michigan historian Frank Boles.
Great Lakes
Plastic litter on Great Lakes beaches
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A recent study found most trash on Great Lakes beaches is plastic – consumer goods like water bottles and food wrappers.
environmental politics
Improving Soo Locks top priority for state legislators
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The Soo Locks are essential to the Great Lakes and the United States economy, and they desperately need to be upgraded.
Great Lakes
Secretive amphibian can provide pollution clues
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New information about mudpuppies can help researchers determine ecosystem health.
Echo
Utility report: Michigan can meet federal clean power requirements by retiring coal plants
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Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.
Echo
Participate right now in Great Lakes environmental community
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A new online forum seeks input from U.S. and Canadian citizens on Great Lakes environmental policy decisions. And if you’ve timed it right, you can watch a live public Great Lakes forum right now, right here.
Capital News Service
Waters rise, gas prices drop and boats boom in summer 2016
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It was a good summer for boating on the Great Lakes.
Art
Living, learning and loving: Runners circumnavigate Lake Superior
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The trio hope to raise money for community groups and study the effects of microplastics in Lake Superior during the 1,300 mile journey.