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invasive species

Wildlife

NWF expresses concerns about Asian Carp discovery

By Angelica A. Morrison | June 29, 2017

An Asian carp was discovered just miles away from Lake Michigan, past electric barriers meant to stop them.

Asian carp

Outdoor groups push for carp solution

By David Poulson | June 9, 2017

They’re releasing a series of anti-carp videos throughout the summer.

Asian carp

Michigan seeks ‘Eureka!’ cry on carp control

By Talitha Tukura Pam | May 15, 2017

The state is pursuing a game show technique increasingly used to solve difficult natural resource and other problems. Will it be enough to prompt someone to run naked down the street?

Wildlife

Invasive species gang up on native crayfish

By Natasha Blakely | May 2, 2017

Invasive mussels and crayfish in the Great Lakes are supporting each other to the detriment of the native crayfish.

archaeology

Prehistory found deep in Lake Huron

By Eric Freedman | April 18, 2017

The findings are a reminder that climate has never really been stable, and that much of the evidence of human adaptation to climate change isn’t found on land.

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.

Homepage Featured

Ballast water can harbor invasive viruses, study says

By Liam Tiernan | April 4, 2017

The water used to stabilize ships has been known to carry invasive species. A new study says viruses can be counted among them.

Forests

Emerald ash borers may increase crime, study says

By Max Johnston | March 22, 2017

Researchers say tree loss plays a role in street crime.

Photo Friday

Ready for their closeup

By Steven Maier | March 3, 2017

It’s a zoo out there. We just can’t see it.

Invaders

Video helps volunteers take on aquatic invasives

By Lucy Schroeder | February 17, 2017

In the fight against aquatic invasive species, early detection is essential. Video is making that easier to accomplish.

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

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