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The Buzz

Underwater photographer captures forgotten stories beneath Great Lakes

By admin | August 11, 2017

Becky Kagan Schott recently shared video footage from her excursions into the depths of the Great Lakes.

Homepage Featured

Upper Peninsula road parks on National Register of Historic Places

By Eric Freedman | August 7, 2017

Brockway Mountain Drive is one of the most scenic roads in America.

Michigan

The great parks of Ottawa County

By Jim DuFresne | July 17, 2017

Michigan’s Ottawa County has many parks to explore.

Echo

Historian honors Detroit architect in new book

By Steven Maier | May 17, 2017

Wirt Rowland has been called the father of the modern skyscraper. He left his mark especially on the city of Detroit, designing five of the behemoths marking the city skyline.

Arcadia

Saving Arcadia tells hopeful story of conservation success

By Ian Wendrow | April 21, 2017

Author Heather Shumaker recounts the multi-generational tale of how grassroots conservation activists successfully saved Michigan’s iconic Arcadia Dunes along the Lake Michigan coastline.

Land

Public unhappy with Porcupine Mountains mining

By Natasha Blakely | March 20, 2017

Highland Copper’s exploratory drilling in the Upper Peninsula has angered many Michiganders.

Echo

Michigan feeling the love

By Morgan Linn | February 14, 2017

The Detroit Free Press released Michigan-themed Valentine’s Day cards, and they’re perfect for lovers of the environment.

Echo

Utility report: Michigan can meet federal clean power requirements by retiring coal plants

By Shruti Saripalli | October 14, 2016

Closure of power plants will help Michigan comply with new federal emissions requirements.

Current State

Flint Water Team leader details indiscretions, progress

By WKAR Current State | March 2, 2016

Current State talks with Dr. Marc Edwards, who was central in confirming a serious water problem in Flint and leads ongoing analysis that will determine when it’s safe to drink again.

Echo

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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