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Participate right now in Great Lakes environmental community

By Kate Habrel | October 4, 2016

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.

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Waters rise, gas prices drop and boats boom in summer 2016

By Bridget Bush | September 26, 2016

It was a good summer for boating on the Great Lakes.

The ultrarun for the love of the lake will circumnavigate Lake Superior during the summer of 2016. Image: Our Shores
Art

Living, learning and loving: Runners circumnavigate Lake Superior

By Kayla Smith | May 12, 2016

The trio hope to raise money for community groups and study the effects of microplastics in Lake Superior during the 1,300 mile journey.

Book Cover, Lake Invaders
Art

Below the surface: Great Lakes invaders

By Kevin Duffy | March 24, 2016

A new book explores the uphill battle against the worst Great Lakes invaders and praises the people who research them.

Nearshore

Photo Friday: Melting Lake Michigan ice creates mini stalagmites

By admin | February 26, 2016

Photographer David Marvin captured the unique phenomenon in photo and video.

Snowshoeing near Petoskey, Michigan. Image: Dove Day
Recreation

North Trail hikers set 100-mile centennial goal

By Kevin Duffy | February 25, 2016

Hikers plan to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the National Park Service.

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Frank Lloyd Wright Buildings nominated as a world heritage site

By Morgan Linn | February 21, 2016

Ten buildings designed by Frank Lloyd Wright have the chance to be internationally recognized as world heritage sites. Three other Great Lakes sites are working toward recognition as well.

Climate

Photo Friday: Great Lakes cloud streets

By Colleen Otte | February 19, 2016

Cloud streets formed over the Great Lakes.

Wildlife

High schoolers harness high tech to teach world about biodiversity

By Kayla Smith | February 19, 2016

The National Bio-Diversity Teach-In run by a Great Lakes school in Illinois connects students nationwide with environmental experts.

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Odes to the Great Lakes: GVSU exhibition showcases collaborative pieces

By admin | February 18, 2016

The gallery features the works of artists with close connections to the region.

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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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