lakes/rivers/wetlands
Metal heads and body burdens: Lake Michigan turtles can’t get the lead out
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A recent study proves painted and snapping turtles accumulate heavy metals and advances the limited existing freshwater turtle research.
Water
Great Lakes cities swallow streams
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Study shows Great Lakes are home to the largest collection of riverless urban areas.
Echo
Great Lakes ports open their docks for cruise lines
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Cruise line tourism is growing in the Great Lakes as port cities navigate border regulations.
Wildlife
Ecological casualties: winners and losers in the war on carp
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If Asian carp cross the Mississippi River basin and establish themselves in Lake Erie, they could account for one-third of the lake’s entire fish weight.
Energy
Octopipelines: Scientists, activists, industry leaders seek oil transport solutions
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Collaboration between citizens and oil companies could reduce the risk of future environmental disasters.
Climate
Climate change study: Lake Superior one of world’s fastest warming lakes
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How will our Great Lakes respond to a warming climate? Current State speaks with researcher John Lenters to discuss.
Land
Wisconsin and Illinois wetland has international importance
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Rare plants, animals and wetland types earned the Chiwaukee Illinois Beach Lake Plain designation as a Ramsar site.
Recreation
Small watercraft account for many distress calls
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The majority of Lake Michigan distress calls come from kayakers or canoeists who paddle into the lake and get caught in the wind.
Wildlife
U.P. study shows long-term impact of beaver ‘engineering’
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A study shows consistency in beaver pond placement over the last 150 years, despite land use changes that altered beaver habitats in Michigan’s U.P.