On the importance of dark sky parks
For International Dark Sky Week, learn about the health benefits of a night sky unobstructed by artificial light.
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Fish, mines and Indigenous Rights ensnared in court case in northern Ontario
Establishing the Robinson Treaties, covering land around Lake Huron and Lake Superior, created a mess of jurisdiction and rights for First Nations — both signed and unsigned.
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Native Detroiters reclaim sacred land
Indigenous people have regained control of a sacred burial mound at Historic Fort Wayne dating back more than 1,000 years.
On the importance of dark sky parks
For International Dark Sky Week, learn about the health benefits of a night sky unobstructed by artificial light.
EPA nixes PFAS grants, teases new strategy
More PFAS news as a chemical disaster tracking tool goes dark and updated fish advisories are announced in Michigan and Minnesota.
Visiting the least visited national park
For National Park week, Ian Solomon recounts his time visiting Isle Royale for a much-loved episode of Great Lakes Now.
How the Great Lakes region inspired the first Earth Day
A senator from Wisconsin was so inspired by his love of the Great Lakes region, that he became an advocate for the environment.
Can these invasive reeds be stopped?
Invasive phragmites are taking over Ontario’s wetlands, choking out native plants and wildlife. But a team of dedicated experts and community members are fighting back.
I Speak for the Fish: How to photograph mysterious freshwater fish
Filming freshwater fish takes a unique skill set and a lot of patience but offers photographers the rare opportunity of being the first in a world where seemingly everything has already been done.
Waves of Change: Meet artist, mom and gardener Halima Afi Cassells
Halima Afi Cassells is an award-winning interdisciplinary community-engaged artist, mom of three and avid gardener with deep roots in Waawiiyaataanong also known as Detroit, Michigan.
Wisconsin sees record start to the fire season as climate change drives more blazes
“We’ve never had this many fires in January and February ever in the state of Wisconsin.”
Army Corps to fast track review of Line 5 tunnel project
The federal review of the Line 5 tunnel project will be sped up through new emergency procedures under an executive order from President Donald Trump.
Northeast Ohio surf shop owner making waves with boards made from used foam
Jeffrey McNaught, owner of Edgewater Surf, hopes to reduce the amount of expanded polystyrene foam that ends up in landfills each year by converting it into surfboards.
In Indiana, natural gas is clean energy now
More energy news as Trump orders galvanize coal supporters and Michigan reels from historic ice storm.
