I Speak for the Fish: Is it a rainbow trout or a steelhead?
All steelhead start life as rainbow trout, but not all rainbow trout will become steelhead. Confused? You’re not alone.
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Killer Trees and Sacred Waters
How trees are fighting back against the emerald ash borer and restoring a sacred lake.
Points North: Bear Trouble
When a black bear in Minnesota woke up from hibernation in the middle of winter and attacked three people and a dog, researchers were left with one question: Why?
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I Speak for the Fish: Is it a rainbow trout or a steelhead?
All steelhead start life as rainbow trout, but not all rainbow trout will become steelhead. Confused? You’re not alone.
Cougar cubs found in U.P. for first time in more than a century
The Michigan DNR verified the existence of two cougar cubs on private land in Ontonagon County.
Points North: Bear Trouble
When a black bear in Minnesota woke up from hibernation in the middle of winter and attacked three people and a dog, researchers were left with one question: Why?
Cleveland Hopkins Airport sets 100% emission reduction goal by 2050
The airport wants to achieve a 100% reduction in greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, aligning with standards set by Cleveland’s Climate Action Plan
Cancer-causing PFAS to be added to Canada’s toxic substance list
More PFAS news with Illinois looking to pass more legislation protecting firefighters from astronomical cancer rates, and conflict continues in Wisconsin over cleanup.
Trump threatens Great Lakes agreements between U.S. and Canada
The Great Lakes Compact, along with other binational agreements that protect the lakes, are at risk as Trump expands pressure on Canada beyond tariffs.
Ann Arbor’s sustainable energy utility aims to build the electric power grid of the future − alongside the old one
With the Trump administration prioritizing fossil fuels, cities and states will have to lead the way on clean energy.
National parks see a record number of visitors, including in Wisconsin
Growing demand at parks comes as Trump administration looks to cut staff to manage them.
Stunning new research reveals the Great Lakes pre-date North America
Research unveils a new theory about the origin of the Great Lakes, challenging what we know about their age and formation.
What a recent Supreme Court ruling could mean for the future of the Clean Water Act
In a narrow 5-4 decision, the Supreme Court ruled to limit the EPA’s authority to issue broad water pollution permits under the Clean Water Act.
Michigan lawmakers consider more subsidies, incentives for nuclear power
Bipartisan lawmakers want to incentivize nuclear energy research and development, arguing investments would make the state “ground zero” for the industry’s growth.
Ian Outside: A Detroiter’s journey to Calumet for CopperDog
Ian Solomon travels to the north woods and experiences the charm of community events that embrace the winter season.
