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Water quality

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toxic algae blooms in Lake Erie
Water

Lake Erie algae blooming fast

By Karen Schaefer | August 3, 2015

NOAA-predicted algae bloom could be second worst in Lake Erie, but it doesn’t necessarily mean there will be another water shutdown.

Environmental Canine Services
Water

Michigan company uses dogs to sniff out water pollution

By WKAR Current State | July 30, 2015

Environmental Canine Services is a six-year-old Michigan company that uses dogs to find pollution in water.

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Water

Michigan company using algae to reduce use of livestock antibiotics

By WKAR Current State | July 22, 2015

A Michigan company’s innovative use of algae could help clean wastewater and reduce the use of livestock antibiotics.

Water

Michigan maps out 30-year water plan

By WKAR Current State | July 14, 2015

Director of Michigan’s Office of the Great Lakes Jon Allan explains the state’s 30 year blueprint for protecting water resources.

Water
Mr. Great Lakes, Jeff Kart

Mr. Great Lakes on new beach-testing method in Michigan

By Jeff Kart | July 13, 2015

Mr. Great Lakes reports from Bay City, Michigan’s Delta College Q-90.1 FM.

Heavy rains flood Lake Erie
Water

Lake Erie algae forecast is grim

By Karen Schaefer | July 13, 2015

That doesn’t necessarily mean there will be more water shutdowns like the one in Toledo last year.

Echo

Proposing phosphorus reduction in Lake Erie

By Karen Schaefer | July 7, 2015

U.S. and Canadian scientists are proposing new limits on phosphorus pollution to Lake Erie from farm fields and sewage treatment plants.

Ranger Station, Finger Lakes National Forest
Land

American elm reintroduction to restore polluted streams

By Kevin Duffy | July 7, 2015

U.S. Forest Service researchers are calling on the once-abundant American elm to improve soil and water quality along New York’s Finger Lakes streams.

Nearshore

Record rains could produce record algae; farmers gain support for longterm solution

By Karen Schaefer | July 3, 2015

Michigan official: The problem didn’t happen overnight and won’t get fixed overnight

Nearshore

Farmers gain access to new federal algae-fighting funds

By Karen Schaefer | June 30, 2015

Farmers from Ohio, Michigan, Indiana will share $17.5 million to reduce phosphorus pollution in Lake Erie.

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    Ten Great Lakes Echo reporters recently scored honors in the 2023 Michigan Press Association’s College Better Newspaper Contest.  “Our bench is deep, but it has to be to cover the world’s most important beat,” said Echo Editor David Poulson

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Commentary

  • GUEST COMMENTARY: Speak up to stop the spotted lanternfly and other invaders

    By David Strayer If you’ve driven Michigan’s highways lately, you’ve probably seen the billboards: a big picture of a lanternfly, with the message, “See it. Squish it. Report it.” This is good advice, as far as it goes, but it should go further. The spotted lanternfly is a serious pest that is poised to cause […]

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Podcasts

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    Power is supplied to the electric motor very quickly which gives the electric bus high performance and rapid acceleration.

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Climate Stories

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COVID-19

  • Communities welcome return of winter festivals

    By Sammy Schuck Most people may know that festivals attract people to Michigan communities. What most may not know is that festivals and events in the state are an annual $1 billion industry, according to Michigan Festivals and Events Association CEO Mike Szukhent. According to Szukhent, the lack of winter festivals last year “hit hard.” […]

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