Solutions
Artificial reefs bring wild lake trout to Lake Huron
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The constructed reefs are likely to be adequate for fish to breed and reproduce indefinitely.
Recreation
Michigan’s Magnet Man attracts river trash
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The heaviest thing that he has found is a full-sized safe in the Rouge River in Delray, Michigan, taking seven people with magnets and hooks to pull it out.
Solutions
Social media for anglers produces climate change data for researchers
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Fishbrain is an app that allows users to post photos of their catches and log the species and size of the fish they caught, the gear they used and the location, date and time of the catch.
Solutions
Electric boats expected to make a splash in Michigan this year
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Given improvements in electric motors, boats can handle larger lakes, but the trend has other benefits as well.
Echo
Oilseeds could help farmers and soil alike
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The lifecycle of microbes and plants creates a system that can filter and hold more water and nutrients, which provides a buffer against drought and unpredictable rain.
Echo
Can social media responsibly guide environmental decisions?
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On Twitter recreation was the most popular topic of discussion, and that users cared more about pollution’s impact on public health than its impact on property values.
Solutions
Land O’Lakes helps push for sustainable farming
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Land O’Lakes says it’s prepared to help alleviate the risk of switching to more climate-smart practices that improve soil health.
Nearshore
A cost-effective solution to beach erosion
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The bay is eroding quickly, leaving the inland vulnerable.
CIGLR
Pipedream: Researchers hope to convert exhaust into fuel
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A research team is investigating how to convert carbon dioxide exhaust produced by the burning of fossil fuels into fuel.
Energy
Ann Arbor developers create solar neighborhood
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Each home will have all-electric appliances powered by solar panels. They will be built with sustainably harvested wood.